Cubic Defense Awarded SIM 2.0 Live Training Modernization Contract with Italian Army

June 02, 2026

Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in live, virtual and constructive (LVC) ground training, announced it has been awarded a live training modernization contract by the Italian Army to advance integrated, data-driven training across its forces.

The program builds on Cubic’s longstanding partnership with the Italian Army, delivering next-generation live simulation capabilities designed to enhance realism, interoperability and collective training efficiency.

“SIM 2.0 represents the next step in delivering more integrated, flexible and mission-aligned live training with the introduction of SCOPIC and mortars to Italy,” said Alicia Combs, Vice President and General Manager, Ground Training at Cubic Defense. “This agreement reflects a shared vision with the Italian Army to evolve training capabilities that meet today’s operational demands while positioning for future LVC integration and growth.” 

The effort delivers several key benefits, including:

• Improved training realism, enabling forces to train as they fight through more accurate representation of battlefield effects and interactions
• Greater system integration, enabling live training to operate within a broader LVC environment and support future evolution
• Enhanced scalability and flexibility across unit sizes, mission sets and operational contexts
• Streamlined operations, reducing complexity for operators, maintainers and trainers while improving usability
• Advanced data capture and after-action review, providing actionable insights to inform performance, decision-making and mission outcomes

SIM 2.0 reinforces Cubic’s ongoing support to NATO and allied forces by enabling a broader range of training scenarios and unit-level exercises while reducing reliance on standalone systems. This approach integrates virtual and live training capabilities, leveraging proven solutions developed with European forces to enable scalable, data-driven readiness across allied users.

Source : Cubic Corporation