DiSTI has secured an order to deliver the US Army with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) virtual trainers.

Under the contract, the company will provide diagnostic trainers (DT) for the HIMARS and MLRS programmes, as well as associated classroom hardware, installation, test, cyber security certification and logistics support.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Additionally, work will include upgrading existing M142 HIMARS and M270A1 MLRS maintenance training assets at multiple classrooms and laboratories in Fort Lee, Virginia.

The virtual trainers will help the students to acquire and hone their skills in a 3D learning environment.

DiSTI CEO John Hayward said: “The MLRS and HIMARS are highly mobile, incredibly advanced, combat-proven precision strike systems.

“The DiSTI Corporation understands how detailed the training on such complex systems must be for our warfighters and is honoured to develop these virtual solutions.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

As agreed, the training system will utilise the latest DiSTI training system architecture, common core software elements and development tools from the US Army’s Family of Maintenance Trainers (FMT).

The approach ensures hardware and software commonality with Fort Lee Ordinance School training systems as well as streamlines development time.

DiSTI focuses on delivering 3D virtual maintenance training solutions and other software across several industry verticals.

In October, the company secured an order to deliver M2A3/M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) trainers to the US Army.

It is also associated with the development of the armoured multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV) part-task-trainer (PTT) prototype for the US Army.