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NEWSRELEASE DEC. 3, 2015 AUSTRIAN ARMED FORCES SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDS USE OF VBS3 Orlando, FL - Bohemia Interactive Simulations, a global VBS3 is used for tactical training and mission rehearsal developer of game-based simulation software solutions, on desktop computers as well as part-task trainers and announced today that the Austrian Armed Forces have full-mission simulators. acquired additional licenses of Virtual Battlespace 3 (VBS3), helping expand the Austrian Simulation Centre’s The latest version of VBS3 v3.7.2 includes VBS Gateway, capabilities for virtual training and simulation. the new user-friendly interoperability gateway supporting DIS/HLA interactions and CIGI, enabling VBS3 to act as “We look forward to delivering our latest game-based a CIGI host. VBS3 v3.7.2 also includes VBS Radio, which advances in VBS3 to support the Austrian Armed Forces’ offers user-friendly setup of global, side, group and direct simulation and training needs,” said Pete Morrison, speech communication channels. VBS3 also includes BISim’s Co-CEO. “Austria joins a growing cadre of advanced sea state simulation for enhanced maritime European and NATO militaries, significantly expanding training. their use of VBS3 for a wide range of training use cases.” VBS3 is used in 39 countries by military organizations VBS3 provides an immersive virtual environment that such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, UK Ministry of helps soldiers train on tactics, rehearse for missions, Defence, Australia Defence Force, French Armed Forces, WWW.BISIMULATIONS.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BISIMULATIONS WWW.BISIMULATIONS.COM and practice standard operating procedures. With its Bundeswehr, Swedish Armed Forces, Canadian Armed • After Action Review tool, the software is designed to Forces, and New Zealand Defense Force. help soldiers learn to think, make decisions and improve communications before heading to the field for live Learn more about VBS3 at www.bisimulations.com. exercises. [email protected] [email protected] EMAIL: • TESS BUTLER MEDIA CONTACT: Immersive military training BOHEMIA INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS Founded in 2001, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a global software company at the forefront of simulation training solutions for military and civilian organizations. BISim develops high-fidelity, cost-effective technologies for tactical military training. We apply game-based technology to a range of breakthrough, military-specific training and simulation software products. For more information, visit our website at www.bisimulations.com..

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