Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • 4GD partners with Mountain Horse Solutions to deliver US Special Forces close-combat training

Defence

4GD partners with Mountain Horse Solutions to deliver US Special Forces close-combat training

UK based - and Royal Marine veteran-owned - immersive close combat training firm, 4GD, has announced a partnership with US defence equipment supplier Mountain Horse Solutions, to deliver its Level 1 (Deployable) SmartFacility to US Special Forces.

Above: UK based 4GD already has capability optimising performance in elite units in both the USA & UK.
Courtesy 4GD

The 4GD Level 1 (Deployable) is the deployable component of the 4GD SmartFacility: a high-tech, one-of-a-kind urban combat training environment that blends virtual and physical reality providing non-lethal Close Quarter Battle training and tactics to warfighters.

Advertisement
ODU RT

James Crowley of 4GD said: “We are proud to have delivered this facility to the US SOF, especially during the difficult circumstances brought about by COVID-19. Our Level 1 Facility will provide a first-class immersive training experience for their warfighters, using the best in military training technology to ensure they can fully prepare for missions in almost any environment.”

The moveable and reconfigurable facility hones mental agility by providing an ever-changing training environment through 4GD’s SimWall, a non-ballistic modular panel system, reducing the cost of transporting personnel to other training facilities, while maximising opportunities for training.  

SimWall allow users thousands of rooms and building variations, all configurable within minutes.  This prevents training becoming predictable and recreates realistic operational decision making during Close Quarter Battle (CQB) simulations.

Advertisement
PTC rectangle


 
With the ability to immerse operatives in a host of different environments, including a jungle camp or a desert compound, the facility’s panel design is easily configurable to reflect a range of combat scenarios. In addition, half height panels are available for instruction.

Bill Allen, President of Mountain Horse Solutions said: “4GD’s training technology provides game changing capability enhancements to America’s Special Forces. Mountain Horse is honoured to be working with 4GD to supply this exciting new technology.”

Specialising in bringing cutting-edge technologies to the defence market, in order to reduce the distance between operational reality and training, 4GD use technology to drive operator performance by increasing levels of realism, providing scalable complexity and delivering targeted improvements, all whilst making the systems more intuitive for the user.  

 

Advertisement
FIA2026 animated banner
UK Defence Diplomacy Strategy launched

Defence

UK Defence Diplomacy Strategy launched

24 March 2026

UK military personnel will be put through their paces as part of a new diplomacy training programme, upskilling specialists in negotiation and languages as part of the UK's first Defence Diplomacy Strategy launched today. 

DroneShield and OpenWorks Engineering expand C2 interoperability

Defence Security

DroneShield and OpenWorks Engineering expand C2 interoperability

24 March 2026

Counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) solutions provider, DroneShield, today announced interoperability between DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control software and optical sensing technologies from OpenWorks Engineering.

Fiona Walters takes over as Serco’s UK & Europe CEO

Defence Security Space

Fiona Walters takes over as Serco’s UK & Europe CEO

24 March 2026

Fiona Walters has taken up her role as CEO of the UK & Europe division of Serco, having joined Serco in September 2025 from G4S, where she was Regional CEO for the UK & Ireland, leading a team of more than 30,000 people.

GKN Aerospace delivers upgraded RM12 engine to Swedish Armed Forces

Defence

GKN Aerospace delivers upgraded RM12 engine to Swedish Armed Forces

24 March 2026

GKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) programme.

Advertisement
PTC rectangle
FNX Ventures invests in Sentinel Photonics

Defence

FNX Ventures invests in Sentinel Photonics

24 March 2026

Sentinel Photonics, a UK defence technology company specialising in laser detection, prevention and intelligence, has secured investment from European venture capital firm, FNX Ventures.

Spectra launches GENSS production version

Defence Space Events

Spectra launches GENSS production version

23 March 2026

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, specialists in delivering secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments, has formally launched the production version of GENSS at the Satellite Show.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Advertisement
FIA2026 animated banner