Virtual Small Arms Training

Immersive marksmanship training, backed by rich performance metrics

Train & sustain
Force readiness
Defence

Recent conflicts have reaffirmed the importance of proper training for ensuring operational advantage on the battlefield. Thales provides comprehensive virtual small arms training solutions, encompassing pistols, grenade launchers, and guided weapons.

KEy Figures

30+

Years of expertise in the field of virtual small arms trainer
100k

Shots per year by German Forces on Thales small arms trainers
370+

Systems deployed worldwide
International Footprint

Virtual small arms trainers references in Netherlands, Germany, Lithuania, France, Denmark, Luxembourg, KSA, Nigeria, Japan, Ivory Coast, India, Botswana among others

High-fidelity marksmanship training combined with advanced analytics

Addressing the diverse needs of military personnel, law enforcement, customs, and civil security organizations, Thales’ small arms trainers can simulate everything from basic shooting ranges to complex tactical engagements, supporting skills development from individual marksmanship to collective advanced situational training.

As a trusted partner with over 100 years of experience, Thales empowers armed forces to stay mission-ready and excel in high-stakes environments. Our virtual small arms training solutions, built on proven IR laser and radio technology, deliver precise shot tracking and detailed individual statistics, such as trigger pressure and aiming path, for thorough performance analysis. Instructors can then use this data to deliver evidence-based debriefings that significantly enhance training effectiveness.

FEATURES

Thales’ virtual small arms training delivers precise, data-driven performance insight. Using high-performance IR laser and radio tracking technology, trainees receive metrics such as trigger pressure and aiming path, enabling detailed individual statistics. Instructors can convert this data into evidence-based debriefings, powering performance improvement with objective feedback and maximizing training effectiveness.

Enhanced by Unreal Engine 5, Thales’ small arms training solutions deliver immersive environments that closely mirror the actual battlefield. Highly detailed visuals replicate terrain, weather, opponents, and battlefield effects, while tetherless high-fidelity weapon designs provide true-to-life recoil and ballistics. Combined with telescopic, night-vision, and thermal sight simulations, training covers real-world conditions, boosting engagement, skill mastery, and operational readiness.

Designed for adaptability, Thales’ small arms virtual training can evolve with any mission. Covering everything from pistols and grenade launchers to guided weapons, it supports both individual skills and complex tactical scenarios. Additional modules for drone operators, artillery observers, and turret gunners can be seamlessly integrated, customizing training for diverse units and operational needs.

As environmental concerns grow, live-fire training faces challenges from lead contamination, noise, and carbon emissions. Thales’ small arms virtual trainer offers a sustainable alternative, eliminating live ammunition while enabling realistic training across diverse scenarios. Already, our systems have saved hundreds of tons of CO₂ in live operations, combining operational readiness with environmental responsibility.