Lockheed Martin’s tactical environment simulation enabled a two-hour training event connecting F-35 full mission simulators at four geographically separated military locations for a live multidomain mission rehearsal. The exercise brought together 16 F-35 full mission simulators located at Marine Corps Air Stations Yuma, Miramar and Iwakuni, and Naval Air Station Lemoore. The training environment also incorporated F/A-18 simulators and an E-2D Hawkeye controller located at Naval Air Station Oceana.
The exercise was designed to replicate the conditions of a complex multidomain mission involving air, surface and cyber operations. By connecting simulation systems across different locations, participating crews were able to train together while operating from geographically separated bases.
Lockheed Martin said the participating teams successfully integrated the different locations, maintained command-and-control capabilities and completed the training objectives. The exercise also demonstrated uninterrupted situational awareness and data exchange between participating crews and systems.
The tactical environment simulation is designed to provide a connected training environment in which military personnel can rehearse missions involving multiple platforms and locations. Such distributed exercises allow crews to practise coordination and information sharing without requiring all participating personnel and aircraft to operate from a single location.
“This exercise enabled warfighters to train the way they fight. They complete complex missions in coordination across distances – their training should represent their missions,” said Ken Garrett, Vice President, F-35 Training and Logistics, Lockheed Martin. “Mission rehearsal across multiple bases builds the readiness, interoperability and confidence required to win tomorrow’s missions.”
The training event brought together F-35 crews with other aircraft and command elements, allowing participants to rehearse the exchange of information required during a multidomain operation. The integration of the F-18 and E-2D Hawkeye simulation elements added additional aircraft and command-and-control capabilities to the scenario.
Lockheed Martin said the exercise demonstrated the ability of geographically separated training locations to operate as part of a connected tactical environment. The approach supports distributed mission rehearsal and enables military personnel to practise complex operational scenarios across multiple platforms.
The company develops training and simulation systems for the F-35 Lightning II programme, supporting pilot and maintenance training and mission preparation. Its training solutions are designed to complement live training and provide opportunities to rehearse scenarios that may be difficult or costly to conduct using operational aircraft.
Lockheed Martin is a global defence technology company providing systems and technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Its F-35 Lightning II training portfolio includes simulation and training solutions designed to support F-35 operators and their mission readiness.
