ORLANDO – October 29, 2026 -- The U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) has purchased HAVIK ATLAS and SCOUT kits to inform future Joint Fires Training (JFT) requirements, with government acceptance and payment completed. The release did not disclose the purchase value or the number of kits.
Purchase feeds the Soldier Virtual Trainer program of record
The buy supports the Army's Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) modernization effort, which aims to ultimately replace the current Call for Fire Trainer 3. HAVIK kits will support CPE ST3's exploration of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) capabilities.
CPE ST3 spokesperson Donnie Ryan said "market research helps us understand available COTS capabilities and refine requirements." He said the kits will go to Army training locations around the country to collect instructor and Soldier feedback on JFT and other core SVT capabilities.
ATLAS and SCOUT kits scale from one user to more than 100 participants
The kits pair HAVIK Core software with COTS hardware. ATLAS provides instructor, student and server functions, while SCOUT adds students for networked mission planning, rehearsal, training exercises and after-action reviews.
Each kit fits in a single case and can be set up in minutes. Networked systems scale from a single user to more than 100 participants, co-located or distributed across multiple sites. HAVIK says this portability reduces reliance on dedicated simulation facilities.
HAVIK pitches its off-the-shelf trainer as the successor to legacy Joint Fires simulation
HAVIK CEO Brad Denn said the company was chosen ahead of the competition and delivered a capability available today rather than a concept. HAVIK President and CBO Matt England said the system already meets every requirement, and that Soldiers and instructors will decide how far it scales across the force.