The Army training program landscape spans VBS4 at 80+ sites, STE component contracts exceeding $500M, and Games for Training as the largest game-engine military deployment. BISim (BAE subsidiary) is the software-first benchmark. CAE holds SVT but faces competitive encirclement on orchestration, constructive, and terrain layers.
VBS4 deployed across 80+ simulation centers worldwide. July 2025 contract modification for enhanced rollout. Fourth generation (VBS2→VBS3→VBS4). Whole-earth terrain server, advanced graphics, modular scenario builder. Five-year enterprise license initiated 2022. BISim acquired by BAE Systems 2022 — positions VBS4 within major defense prime.
CAE holds SVT Phase II (~$50M) inside STE. Also provides FAcT (~$448M annualized via SkyAlyne JV), TSS/TMT support (~$350M), and rotary-wing instructor support. But the orchestration layer (CESI), constructive layer (Battle Road), terrain layer (Maxar), and virtual platform (BISim) are held by competitors.