Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • Babcock demos BITE to British emergency services

Defence Security

Babcock demos BITE to British emergency services

Babcock has demonstrated its latest training technology and capability to the UK’s emergency services, including the Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE).

Image courtesy Babcock

BITE is a new interactive and immersive training platform designed to rapidly prepare military and civil resilience teams to face the most demanding environments. Replicating the physical, sensory and cognitive challenges of operating in an urban environment, it bridges the gap between a sterile classroom and active operations, creating a fast-learning environment.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025

Fire, police and ambulance services from across the UK, as well as the emergency services membership bodies, visited Babcock's site in Ruislip, London to understand how BITE can train multiagency responders in a range of scenarios, with its ability to adapt to any real operational environment to incorporate a range of training needs.

For the BITE demonstration, Babcock created a scenario involving an electric vehicle which had caught fire in a tunnel – an impactive and challenging incident which would typically draw a multiagency response. A variety of role players who would be involved in a multiagency response were represented in the scenario to enhance realism and create an impactful experience.

BITE captures a variety of data, enabling rapid analysis and insights which helps trainees improve their response in a safe and controlled environment.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025

Jo Rayson, Managing Director of Babcock’s training business, said: “BITE is an adaptable and versatile training platform which recreates an authentic, immersive experience to rapidly train personnel in a safe and controlled environment to be ready for any situation.

“Since unveiling BITE earlier this year, we’ve held a series of demonstrations for defence customers – and BITE’s versatility and adaptability also makes it ideal for those working in the emergency services.”

Advertisement
Babcock LB
Titan secures key accreditations

Aerospace Defence

Titan secures key accreditations

2 May 2025

Titan Manufacturing - based in Weymouth, Dorset - has achieved two significant accreditations that position the company as a trusted supplier for military and defence contracts.

UK-made RAF drones become operational

Defence

UK-made RAF drones become operational

2 May 2025

The Royal Air Force’s new UK made drones - known as StormShroud - came into operation today.

Arondite raises $12m to connect defence systems with AI

Defence

Arondite raises $12m to connect defence systems with AI

2 May 2025

British company Arondite - which is building AI to transform how defence organisations safely deliver 'human-machine' teaming at scale - has secured over $12 million in funding from leading global investors.

SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV

Defence

SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV

1 May 2025

British advanced maritime tech company SubSea Craft (SSC) has unveiled a new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) capability, MARS, marking the company’s second product offering following the success of its VICTA diver delivery platform.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025
SEA secures contract with Thales to support Royal Navy ships

Defence

SEA secures contract with Thales to support Royal Navy ships

1 May 2025

SEA has secured a 15-year contract with Thales as part of the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme.

Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

1 May 2025

Kahootz and Shipley UK have announced a strategic partnership to enhance opportunity capture and bid management capabilities.

Advertisement
ODU RT