Lockheed Martin and Red 6 have completed a program to integrate augmented reality training technology with a TF-50 fighter jet simulator.
This completion of the program will facilitate a broader evaluation of the use of Augmented Reality (AR) applications in pilot training said Lockheed. It will also accelerate the integration of AR into the TF-50 aircraft design to support increasing pilot readiness with the least amount of flight hours.
OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager of the integrated fighter group at Lockheed Martin said, “This milestone demonstrates Lockheed Martin’s commitment to meeting customer needs and advancing 21st Century Security solutions through purposeful digital investments and strategic partnerships.
“Technology integration such as this ensures that with the TF-50, pilots have the right tools to enable faster, more efficient training for fourth and fifth generation fighter missions and beyond.”
Lockheed Martin is offering the TF-50 for upcoming, advanced fighter training programs forthe US Air Force, US Navy and several international customers. The TF-50 is a light attack fighter and an advanced trainer with modern enhancements.
Red 6’s Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) technology enables a live virtual and constructive ecosystem in the airborne environment – from beyond visual range to within visual range.
Daniel Robinson, founder and CEO of Red 6 said, “Red 6 is ushering in a new paradigm with technology that will address current production, absorption and experience challenges facing military flight training,”.
“We will continue to pursue our vision of connecting all warfighters across all domains into joint training and operational environments – all underpinned by our state-of-the-art AR technology,” continued Robinson.
Red 6 and Lockheed Martin are partnering on the development of advanced mission training across live, virtual and constructive environments and recently announced an expanded partnership through a new Mentor-Protégé agreement.
