Key Developments

In June 2023, India's Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex ISC 'Dhruv' at Southern Naval Command Kochi. Modern state of the art, indigenously built simulators are housed at Indian Space Centre 'Dhruv'. These will significantly enhance practical training at the Indian Navy. The simulators would give navigation fleet operations and Naval tactics real time experience. The simulators would also be used to train personnel from friendly countries. They would also be used to train personnel from friendly countries.

In November 2023, Lockheed Martin a global leader in smart technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets has unveiled Prepar3D Version 6, the latest version of its visual simulation platform, at I/ITSEC 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The solution allows for users to create training scenarios across different domains including aviation, maritime and ground. The lighting and shadows in version 6 are much more realistic compared to previous versions.

In September 2022, Kongsberg Digital announced the launch of the maritime digital twin. This helps the company diversify its portfolio, supports 3D visualization of the vessel, and situational awareness around the vessel - including weather conditions as well - that could attract customers toward simulation solutions offered by the company.

In September 2021, Wartsila a global leader in smart technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. launched its first product from Wartsila Voyage, Simulation and Training Solutions on Ocean Technologies Group's Ocean Learning Platform to ensure that a vast customer reach can be made and business as well as product can be offered to a considerable number of people along with an upgrade in usage so as to increase offerings in the market.