18/04/2017 — SUWANEE, Ga. — (BUSINESS WIRE)

Meggitt Training Systems will highlight its FATS^® 100MIL (previously called the 100e) at ITEC 2017 on stand 43 in Rotterdam from May 16-18, 2017. Leveraging key features from the US Army Engagement Skills Trainer II program of record, the FATS 100MIL delivers a significant expansion in virtual small-arms training capability. Company representatives will be available for demonstrations of the export-ready product during the show.

“Conventional and asymmetric threats across Europe necessitate increasingly rigorous training requirements,” said Mark Mears, managing director at Meggitt Training Systems, Ltd. “The FATS 100MIL represents the latest training solution for maximum realism in an era of constrained military budgets.”

Ideally positioned for direct and foreign military sales, the FATS 100MIL features a unique combination of capabilities for customers in Europe and beyond. Enhanced 3D marksmanship provides highly detailed terrains and targets, including weather, birds in flight and realistic ballistic effects.

Automatic coaching tracks the weapon sensor information with shot analysis that recalls customer doctrine and reinforces the fundamentals of shooting to the trainee. Tablet functionality maximizes session time by allowing the trainer to run the system wirelessly and move as needed. VBS3-based collective training supports Meggitt’s BlueFire® wireless weapon simulators, its full line of mortar simulators, close air support and Joint Terminal Attack Controller training.

Demonstrations will be available throughout the day at ITEC 2017 on stand 43 or by appointment at https://meggitttrainingsystems.com/About-Meggitt/Trade-show-schedule/ITEC-2017.

About Meggitt Training Systems

Meggitt Training Systems, makers of FATS® and Caswell technologies, a division of Meggitt PLC, is the leading supplier of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems. Following the acquisition of FATS^® virtual training systems and Caswell International’s live-fire ranges and services, Meggitt Training Systems has continued to grow its capabilities based on the legacy of these two industry leaders. Over 13,000 Meggitt live-fire ranges and 5,100 virtual systems are fielded internationally, providing judgmental, situational awareness and marksmanship training to the armed forces, law enforcement and security organizations.

Meggitt Training Systems employs more than 400 people at its headquarters in Atlanta and at facilities in Orlando, Canada, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, UAE, Australia and Singapore. It can deploy service personnel anywhere in the world for instructor training, system installation and maintenance.

About Meggitt PLC

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialized extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defense and energy, employing nearly 11,000 people at more than 50 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.

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