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Kilo Solutions secures Royal Navy contract

Maritime VR simulators specialist Kilo Solutions Ltd, has announced that the Royal Navy has procured 24 x VASCO in a Box (VIAB) units, marking the company's second major defence contract.

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VIAB is a self-contained, portable training solution designed for onboard immersive Individual and Team training without any dependency on local technical infrastructure.

Maintenance of Bridge Watchkeeping standards, Mission Rehearsal and addressing Skill Fade are now all achievable within VIAB.

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Each unit comes in a rugged, secure Peli case, making it easily deployable in demanding operational settings. Inside, users will find:

  • 4 x Meta Quest headsets for immersive multi-user VR training
  • A dedicated router providing a secure, standalone LAN
  • A preconfigured laptop with VASCO Planner, allowing immediate access to a full suite of VASCO training scenarios and the capability to create custom exercises
  • A quick start guide permitting your onboard simulator to be ready in <10 minutes
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This announcement follows Kilo’s successful contract with the US Navy’s ONR, where our COTS VASCO product was adapted into the Virtual Bridge and Navigational Trainer (VIBRaNT) to enhance naval training capabilities.

The adoption of VASCO in its various forms by both the US Navy and Royal Navy reinforces Kilo’s position as a trusted provider of cutting-edge VR training solutions for global defence forces.
 

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