Germany’s Rheinmetall and Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems that provides advanced simulation and training software solutions, announced on 7 January 2025 the start of a strategic collaboration.
The co-operation aims to promote the development of innovative simulation solutions that are crucial for modern combat training. It will take effect for the first time in the ‘Heavy Weapons Carrier’ project by developing state-of-the-art gunnery and combat simulators for the training of the German Army’s medium forces through the integration of BISim’s VBS4 and Blue IG products.
“In a world where the demands on military training methods are becoming increasingly complex, realistic and flexible simulation technologies are essential,” Rheinmetall stated in a press release. “By combining BISim’s expertise in the development of simulation technologies with Rheinmetall’s extensive know-how in military systems, a new level of training and simulation capabilities is created.”
“This collaboration is an important step for Rheinmetall in further expanding our portfolio of training and simulation solutions,” explained Bartek Panasewicz, head of System Technology Training Systems at Rheinmetall. “With the state-of-the-art software from Bohemia Interactive Simulations, we are able to offer our customers even more realistic and effectively customised solutions.”
BISim’s advanced platforms and solutions “empower system integrators to tackle complex challenges in simulation and mission planning”, according to Rheinmetall. The company’s current customer base includes US, German and other NATO and allied militaries.
“BISim’s technology empowers the warfighter to operate with machine-like speed and unmatched confidence to enable decision dominance on the battlefield,” Rahul Thakkar, president of BISim, was quoted as saying by Rheinmetall. “This strategic partnership with Rheinmetall gives customers the overmatch they need every time. As a team, we are pushing the limits of synthetic training with simulators, raising the bar on the quality and scale of the experience delivered to our customers,” he added.
Rheinmetall said this its strategic collaboration with BISim “emphasises the commitment of both companies to enhance the performance and effectiveness of modern simulation technologies”, adding that “customers worldwide can anticipate innovative, practical solutions designed to tackle the complexities of current and future combat environments, equipping them with the tools needed to achieve operational readiness and decision advantage on the battlefield.”
