Korea KAI to leverage VR/AR technologies to enter the LVC military training market

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KAI to leverage VR/AR technologies to enter the LVC military training market​

by Alessandra Giovanzanti



Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) plans to enter the Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) integrated training system market this year, leveraging its know-how in aircraft and simulators manufacturing, the Sacheon-based company announced on 11 March.

KAI announced on 11 March that it plans to enter the LVC integrated training system market this year. (KAI)
LVC training systems offer the opportunity for more complex, immersive, and realistic training scenarios, while limiting the risk to human life and optimising the time spent in the actual operational platform.

In its announcement, KAI recognised the potential of integrating LVC training systems with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) features, which can add more realism to the training and are often cost effective. The company said it seeks to leverage its know-how in aircraft manufacturing and simulation training systems to secure an advantage in the LVC business by integrating wargame constructive simulation technology with existing aircraft and simulator development capabilities.

”We plan to contribute to creating a more efficient and strong military through the development of customised LVC for the military in the future,” an unnamed KAI official was quoted as saying.

The announcement comes as the South Korean military is preparing for the introduction of LVC training as part of its ‘smart defence’ innovation projects.

The Ministry of National Defense in Seoul announced in its 2020 Defense White Paper that it plans to establish a synthetic LVC training environment. In this context, the army, navy, and air force plan to develop their own constructive training programmes.

KAI to leverage VR/AR technologies to enter the LVC military training market

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) plans to enter the Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) integrated training system market this year, leveraging its know-how in aircraft and...

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