For over twenty years, our community has collectively prepared those who protect us. Now, technology is evolving faster than ever, and we're evolving to support you in new ways. Your vision guides our innovation across products, systems, and solutions to make missions safer. Your work and insights are invaluable —leading the charge toward operational readiness and decision advantage. Let's build the future of simulation with you at the center.
This year at I/ITSEC, we’re doubling down on what matters: building products that turn your needs into operational readiness and decision advantage. VBS, Mantle, and Blue IG are platforms designed to make your most complex challenges achievable. Each product pushes the boundaries of ease of use and realism so you can save time, decrease risk, and focus on preparing for what’s next.
Joining us in the booth are our partners—Haptech, Kongsberg, Pitch, Rheinmetall, SEI, and VRAI—demonstrating how BISim products integrate seamlessly with the best technologies in the industry to craft powerful training solutions. Together, we’re breaking down barriers, supporting true interoperability across standards, domains, and borders, and raising the bar for what simulation can achieve to support Multi-Domain Operations. From cyber defense to seamless integration to runtime terrain correlation, this year’s lineup offers a glimpse into the future of military training, making missions safer and more effective worldwide.
New for this year is the addition of the Amphitheatre, a joint initiative with our friends at BAE Systems and Pitch, offering a unique space for insights into the evolving world of modeling and simulation. Here, thought leaders will discuss technology trends, future capabilities, and the most pressing needs in defense training—shaping a vision of readiness across all domains. Stay tuned as we release the full schedule in the weeks to come.
Come talk to us, and let’s innovate together!
Special Events
Innovation Showcase
Next Big Thing
BISim Information Session
Hospitality
An I/ITSEC premiere for BISIm, we’re excited to offer a dedicated coffee and bar station at our booth—serving drinks to keep you refreshed and energized throughout the day. Here’s what’s on tap each day in booth 538:
Monday, 2 December
Coffee by Pitch
14:00 – 17:00 | Recharge with expertly brewed coffee served by our BISim barista.
Cocktail hour by SEI
17:00 – 18:00 | Kick-off I/ITSEC with a Dark & Stormy cocktail, courtesy of SEI.
Tuesday, 3 December
Coffee by Bluedrop
12:00 – 17:00 | Enjoy a perfectly crafted coffee from Bluedrop to keep the energy high!
Beers from Around the World by BISim
17:00 – 19:00 | Sample unique global brews and connect with peers.
Wednesday, 4 December
Coffee by BISim
9:30 – 17:00 | Start your day with freshly brewed coffee by BISim’s barista.
Cocktail hour by VRAI
17:00 – 18:00 | Wrap up the day with a Jameson and Ginger Ale cocktail, courtesy of VRAI.
Thursday, 5 December
Coffee, by MSI
9:30 – 15:00 | Keep the spirit high during the final day with delicious coffee from MSI.
With a drink for every moment, our booth will keep you refreshed, connected, and ready to experience everything I/ITSEC has to offer. Stop by for a taste and great conversation!
Product Demonstrations
VBS4 - Whole-Earth Virtual Desktop Training & Simulation Host
What is VBS4?
VBS4 is our flagship virtual training and simulation platform, designed to immerse users in a whole-earth environment that’s as versatile as it is realistic. Whether for individual, collective, or joint-force training, VBS4 allows users to simulate missions with high fidelity, using real-world terrain and robust AI to create realistic, customizable scenarios. This fully scalable solution brings powerful simulation capabilities to the desktop, allowing trainees to navigate diverse environments and practice complex operations, from tactical engagements to large-scale logistical planning, all within a unified, adaptable framework.
What is demonstrated?
This year’s updates to VBS4 bring trainees closer to real-world operational readiness than ever before. From simulating complex battlefield scenarios—like nuclear and long-range rocket threats—to introducing high-fidelity vehicle training with models like the NZ LAV III, VBS4 now offers an unprecedented level of realism and immersion. New updates to AI and drone simulation make it easier to design scenarios that prepare users for today’s evolving combat environments, while a refreshed HUD system allows for more intuitive, mission-specific customizations. These features ensure that VBS4 remains a vital tool for training teams to handle both current and emerging mission challenges with confidence.
Mantle - Customized Terrain Pipeline for Simulation and Training
What is Mantle?
Mantle is BISim’s high-performance terrain platform, designed to deliver detailed, realistic landscapes for mission-ready training and simulation. With Mantle, users can generate and customize vast, accurate terrains to support everything from tactical maneuvers to strategic planning, all while integrating seamlessly into existing simulation environments. This scalable, cloud-enabled platform enables teams to rapidly produce terrain on demand, ensuring that training scenarios reflect the real-world environments trainees are likely to encounter in the field.
What is demonstrated?
Experience Mantle’s terrain generation and management tools in action with live demos that show how easy it is to create and customize realistic terrains. For the first time at IITSEC 2024, visitors will be able to witness the new ability from Mantle to generate correlated Unreal Engine optimized assets from VBS content allowing the creation of interoperable applications. Other demos will highlight VBS Geo terrain editing for on-the-fly adjustments, seamless drone mesh imports, and multi-format streaming and export options. Using top-tier mapping data and BISim’s extensive content library, Mantle enables users to produce ready-to-train terrains that can be further customized with user-specific data. Whether streaming to VBS4 or exporting to other platforms, Mantle offers flexible terrain solutions for diverse training systems and environments.
Blue IG - High-Fidelity Image Generation for Immersive Training
What is Blue IG?
Blue IG is our advanced image generation platform, designed to deliver high-fidelity visuals and realistic environmental effects that enhance immersion in training scenarios. With Blue IG, users experience dynamic, true-to-life visuals that can be customized to match specific mission requirements, from diverse weather and lighting conditions to intricate terrain and urban landscapes. Built for seamless integration into simulation environments, Blue IG provides the visual power needed to support large-scale, high-detail scenarios, bringing training exercises closer to real-world conditions.
What is demonstrated?
Visit the Amphitheatre to experience Blue IG’s capabilities through an immersive dual-projector dome setup, provided by Immersive Display Solutions Inc. (IDSI), that brings high-speed flight, naval, low-altitude rotary, and ground scenarios to life in dual-4K clarity. Additional desktop stations will showcase key Blue IG tools, including the CIGI Test Host, CIGI Router, and pre-made playbacks, each demonstrating unique features. These demos highlight the visual power and flexibility of Blue IG, showing how it elevates realism and immersion across diverse training scenarios.
Booth Partners
Haptech
Who are we?
Haptech specializes in haptic feedback technology, providing high-fidelity, immersive solutions for military training. Known for creating realistic force feedback systems, Haptech’s innovations let trainees experience lifelike sensations, enhancing skill transfer and operational readiness.
What’s demonstrated?
Get hands-on with fully electronic weapon simulators featuring Haptech’s Electromagnetic Recoil System (ERS) for unmatched realism. Paired with the Varjo headset in XR, this setup provides hard-hitting recoil you can feel, offering next-level immersion.
Kongsberg
Who are we?
Kongsberg is an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions for clients in the oil and gas, merchant marine, defense, and aerospace industries.
What’s demonstrated?
Kongsberg will showcase the CORE™ Training Simulator, which enables highly realistic simulated training while operating the PROTECTOR weapon systems. CORE™ uses VBS4 for scenario generation and as a synthetic environment.
Pitch Technologies
Who are we?
Pitch Technologies specializes in interoperability and distributed simulation, enabling seamless integration across complex training systems. Pitch empowers defense organizations to conduct large-scale, joint-force training exercises with real-time connectivity and collaboration.
What’s demonstrated?
Pitch will demonstrate how VBS4’s advanced interoperability features enable seamless integration into large, joint training environments across national and security domains. This year’s demo highlights new capabilities, such as cyber-attack simulations with CYBER-FOM and LVC integration with C2 systems via NETN-FOM, expanding the range of cross-domain training scenarios VBS4 can support.
Rheinmetall
Who are we?
Rheinmetall is a global leader in defense technology and security solutions, specializing in advanced systems for land, air, and sea operations. Known for their innovative approach to military training, Rheinmetall provides comprehensive solutions that enhance operational effectiveness across diverse combat environments.
What’s demonstrated?
Experience Rheinmetall’s high-fidelity Puma IFV simulation, featuring seamless integration with HUMS, Gunnery Report, and Rheinmetall TacNet® BMS. The Puma Training Simulator uses VBS4 for scenario generation and as a synthetic environment.
SEI
Who are we?
Systems Engineering, Inc. (SEI) specializes in artificial intelligence and system integration, focusing on advanced training solutions for defense. SEI’s expertise connects tactical tools with simulation platforms, enabling realistic, scalable training for communication and coordination demands in modern combat.
What’s demonstrated?
SEI will showcase its integration of VBS4 with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), enabling cost-effective, multi-echelon training in realistic, geospecific environments. This live demo equips military training personnel with TAK-compatible tools that align with current needs for mission-ready training.
VRAI
Who are we?
VRAI combines data analytics and virtual reality to deliver cutting-edge training solutions for defense and aerospace. Using immersive technology, VRAI provides data-driven insights that improve decision-making and performance in realistic, high-stakes environments.
What’s demonstrated?
VRAI’s HEAT system integrates data capture and analytics into the training process, delivering actionable insights to improve human performance in less time and at lower costs.
About BISim
Founded in 2001, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., is a global software company at the forefront of simulation and training solutions for defense and civilian organizations.
Globally, many hundreds of thousands of military personnel are trained every year using BISim’s high-fidelity VBS software products. More than 60 NATO and NATO-friendly countries, and over 300 integrators/prime contractors use VBS technology, many making significant funding commitments to extend VBS product capabilities. BISim’s customers include the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian Armed Forces, UK MOD, French Army, Bundeswehr, Swedish Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force and many major system integrators.