Canada Expands Weapon Effects Simulation Training

Cubic Defense has been awarded a multi-year contract from Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of Canada’s Department of National Defence, to provide live simulation support to the Canadian Army through Contractor Conducted Logistics Support.

The six-year contract provides logistics assistance for the Canadian Weapon Effects Simulation (CWES) program, supporting live training at four Canadian Forces Bases: Gagetown, New Brunswick; Valcartier, Quebec; Petawawa, Ontario; and Wainwright, Alberta.

“This contract expands on the effort to advance the Canadian Army’s force-on-force training realism and feedback while reducing training costs,” said Alicia Combs, Vice President and General Manager of Cubic Ground Training.

The contract’s logistics support package for the Canadian Army’s interoperable force-on-force system includes the multi-code Instrumented Harness Kit (IHK), the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) with Cubic’s Wireless Vehicle Kit (WVK), and the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) WVK, along with the Urban Operations Training System (UOTS). Together, these systems enhance the delivery of live, interactive training capabilities across the Canadian Army.

The original CWES contract was awarded to Cubic in February 2003 and has since been updated to reflect evolving training needs. The system provides realistic simulation of weapons and their effects during field exercises, enabling soldiers to train in conditions that closely reflect combat operations. CWES also supports comprehensive after-action reviews, allowing commanders to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures effectively.