Ryan Aerospace has won a major US military contract: working through Prime Contractor Vertex Solutions, Ryan Aerospace will be supplying the US Navy with advanced extended reality (XR) flight simulators, commonly referred to as Immersive Training Devices (ITDs) as part of a USD$28m deal.
This procurement will bolster the Naval Aviation Training Next (ATN) program. The contract will see delivery of fifty extended reality flight simulators (initially) using the ITD.
"This represents a notable advancement for the US Navy's undergraduate pilot training program, bringing about improved efficiency in aviation training and aircrew production. This enhancement is set to result in substantial time and cost savings for the Navy," the company said in a statement.
Managing Director Chris Ryan said he was thrilled to win this contract - the next stage of the company's work on the Pilot Training Transformation Program (PTT), through which it delivered close to 300 virtual reality training devices.
The contract will be delivered within the next twelve months.