NIOA Completes Site Acceptance Testing of the Land 40 Phase 2 LVS2 Simulation Training System

NIOA is pleased to announce the successful completion of Site Acceptance Testing of the LVS2 Next Generation Fire Control Simulation Training System.

That was reported by managing director at NIOA Robert Nioa.

The LVS2 Simulation Training System provides an advanced, virtual reality training solution that is compact, easily transportable and deployable, providing low cost, but highly effective, training for Defence.

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The Site Acceptance Testing confirmed the system, jointly developed by NIOA, General Dynamics and Saab Australia, successfully met all key objectives and Defence requirements.

Under the LAND 40 Phase 2 project, NIOA is delivering the MK47 40mm Automatic Lightweight Grenade Launcher, fitted with Lightweight Video Sight (LVS2) sighting system.

The advanced LVS2 provides a new level of capability for light weapon sighting systems with integrated colour video and thermal imaging.

Established in 1973, NIOA is now Australia’s largest privately-owned supplier of small arms, direct fire and medium-calibre weapons and ancillary equipment to the commercial, law enforcement, and Defence markets.

NIOA represents more than 50 well respected international suppliers, including divisions of Rheinmetall Defence, General Dynamics OTS, Orbital-ATK, Colt Firearms, Barrett Firearms, and GLOCK.

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