News: ASLAV trainer touched up | ADM June 2012
Sydney based aerospace & defence technology group
Thomas Electronics of Australia has successfully completed the prototype turret
assembly for the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Crew Procedural
Trainer (CPT) simulator project.
Thomas Electronics is acting as the major
sub-contractor to Thales Australia on the project, which involves production of
9 ASLAV CPTs for use by the Australian Army.
William Hutchinson, Thomas Electronics’ CEO said that
reaching this milestone was a major achievement for the project team.
“We are delighted to have successfully delivered the
prototype turret assembly, on time and budget,” he said. “Achievement of this
milestone is a critical step for the project, significantly mitigating project
risk. This is a great example of what Australian industry can deliver.”
The ASLAV CPTs provide a realistic training
environment for ASLAV crews, and reduce the requirement to train with live
ammunition in actual vehicles. Completion of the prototype turret assembly is a
major milestone for the ASLAV CPT project, as the turret assembly represents
the most complex and intricate component of the CPT.
ASLAV CPT deliveries commence in early 2013 and will
conclude in the second half of the same year. There are currently over 250
ASLAVs in service with the Australian Defence Force.