This award follows a successful prototyping phase and supports the U.S. Army’s broader Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modernisation goals. The STS forms a vital part of the STE’s Live Training Systems (STE-LTS) Increment 1, aimed at improving live force-on-force training with scalable multi-domain realism.
The STS is one of several systems in CESI’s Family of Live Training Products, which includes solutions for both direct and indirect fire weapon training. These software-defined systems offer high-fidelity simulations across diverse operational scenarios, enhancing preparedness through realistic training.
“At the core of our STS solution is CESI’s commercial artificial intelligence and computer vision application that revolutionizes optical tracking and engagement fidelity,” said Thomas Fransson, Senior Vice President, Simulation Products & Services at CESI. “CESI brings battlefield precision to the training range, enabling warfighters to train with greater realism, agility, and trust in their systems.”
Designed to integrate with existing Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) and STE instrumentation, the STS accurately simulates guided munition effects. The rugged, interoperable systems will be deployed to Brigade Combat Teams and Combat Training Centers to enhance readiness and reliability.
The production award covers system delivery, full lifecycle support, and future integration with evolving STE-LTS capabilities. CESI’s approach, leveraging AI-enhanced optical targeting, underlines its role in advancing modern Air Defense Artillery (ADA) training solutions.
To further support this and other strategic AI efforts, CESI’s parent company By Light has launched AI Lab, a dedicated innovation hub. The facility is focused on accelerating the development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions across defence, cybersecurity, and enterprise sectors.
