Kratos and BSC Partners to develop aircrew training systems

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and BSC Partners have signed an agreement to jointly develop aircrew training systems and advanced aircrew training technology.

Under the product development and internal research and development agreement, the team will develop training systems that will enable the aircrew to carry out aircraft missions successfully.

During flights, aircrew perform activities such as operations and maintenance of airborne equipment, performing tactical duties as flight engineers or as loadmasters or operating crew-served weapons.

BSC Partners chief operating officer Greg Stanton said, "This partnership combines the state of the art production facility of Kratos with BSC’s 20 years of experience in helicopter aircrew training systems, enabling our team to offer customers a comprehensive, high quality solution for their aircrew training requirements."

Kratos has in the past developed advanced simulation and training technology solutions that include Medevac Crew Training System and Hoist Operations Training System for the H60 aircraft platform.

Commenting on the partnership, Kratos’ Technology & Training Division president Phil Carrai said, "With the tempo of military operations declining in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. armed forces will be putting more and more emphasis on homeland training and training systems."

"This creates an environment of opportunity for Kratos as we work together with our partners to deliver cost effective solutions for aircrews and similar training needs."