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LONDON, UK — Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has fully integrated Blackshark.ai SYNTH3D terrain data into its VBS4, Blue IG and Mantle products. This integration provides customers a best-in-class global simulation experience showcasing terrain, buildings, and vegetation. These rich details are derived from satellite imagery and significantly enhance the realism of urban landscapes in VBS.

Peter Morrison, Chief Product Officer of BISim, said “We are excited to announce the availability of Blackshark.ai terrain data in VBS, which will open new training use cases for both our desktop training and image generation products. The integration of Blackshark.ai terrain data also highlights the flexibility of our Mantle terrain pipeline to ingest geo-specific source data and render it at high resolution, in multiple runtimes.”

Blackshark.ai´s AI-based rapid mapping and 3D terrain data generation solution turns current, large-scale and high-resolution satellite and sensor data into realistic and contextualized 3D simulation and training areas. As a result, built-up areas in VBS are now rendered with unparalleled real-world accuracy, redefining the standards for virtual environment detail and immersion. Semantic material information is also embedded, enabling realistic sensor simulation for the entire terrain out of the box.

Blackshark.ai buildings in VBS4

VBS with Blackshark.ai´s SYNTH3D data fully integrated means enhanced training and mission rehearsal use cases are now possible, as daily updated satellite data of entire countries can be used to provide the most current 3D terrain databases for realistic terrains.

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, the UK MOD, Canadian Armed Forces, French Army, Bundeswehr, Swedish Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force and many major system integrators.

About Blackshark.ai

Blackshark.ai is revolutionizing the way we visualize our world by reconstructing the entire globe in photorealistic 3D. As a leader in geospatial data analysis and visualization, Blackshark.ai employs AI-driven technology to transform satellite imagery into highly detailed digital environments. Renowned for their contributions to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, their platform is pivotal for various applications, including urban planning, simulation, and augmented reality, making them a vital player in the advancement of global mapping and visualization technologies. For more information, please contact:

Peter Morrison, BISim

pete@bis.im