During our visit to the I/ITSEC 2025 conference, we had the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with a wide spectrum of simulation technologies used in military training. Below we present a review of the most interesting solutions that we tested or analyzed in detail during the three-day event.
Shooting Simulators – Training Without Ammunition
One of the dominant segments of the exhibition was advanced marksmanship simulation systems. We tested, among others, the Ace Virtual Shooting system, which enables realistic representation of tactical scenarios without the need to use live ammunition. Such solutions allow for significant reduction in training costs while increasing the frequency of training sessions and the ability to recreate precisely controlled scenarios.
The shooting simulators at I/ITSEC stood out for their high level of realism – from weapon recoil simulation, through realistic ballistics, to dynamically responding targets. These systems also offer advanced analytics of each shot, allowing instructors to precisely assess participants’ training progress.
Flight Simulators – Training in Extreme Conditions
Flight simulators definitely dominated the exhibition – from training platforms for fighter pilots to advanced systems for helicopter operators. Live demonstrations showed how precise representation of flight conditions allows for safe training of personnel in extreme scenarios that would be too risky to conduct in real conditions.
We had the opportunity to observe a helicopter flight simulation, which clearly demonstrated the consequences of impatience and piloting errors – the simulated helicopter crashed as a result of overly aggressive maneuvers. This type of educational experience, impossible to realize in reality due to safety and cost considerations, represents the key value of simulation technologies.
Autonomous Robotic Platforms
One of the most innovative elements of the exhibition was autonomous ground platforms – quadruped robots used for special tasks. We were particularly impressed by the simplicity of controlling these devices – operators controlled them using standard iPad tablets.
The presented quadruped robots are used for terrain reconnaissance, equipment transport in difficult terrain, and support for operations in environments hazardous to humans.
Modular Training Environments
We were particularly interested in the modular training wall system by PEZT Co. (Portable Exercise Training Walls System), which allows for the creation of full-scale simulations of urban structures and agglomerations. The system can be easily and quickly deployed anywhere, especially in barracks, eliminating the repetitiveness of permanent training structures.
Available in various modular configurations (ALPHA, BRAVO, CHARLIE), the system can be integrated with breaching doors and other accessories. The construction is designed to withstand direct hits from weapons without problems, making it an extremely functional tool for special forces conducting training in urbanized environments. This solution increases the ability to train at a high level of realism while offering flexibility in configuring training scenarios.
Medical Simulations – Realism That Saves Lives
An important element of the exhibition offering was also solutions in the field of medical simulations. At the TacMed Solutions booth, the moulage technique was presented – creating realistic simulated injuries for medical rescue exercises and mass casualty training.
Using advanced materials such as latex, petroleum jelly, and ready-made silicone casts, instructors can create extremely realistic simulations of wounds, burns, and other injuries. Such solutions allow for training of medical personnel and rescue services in conditions as close as possible to real crisis situations, without exposing real patients. The goal is to develop skills for quick and proper recognition of injuries and implementing appropriate rescue procedures.
The Significance of Simulation Technologies
The review of solutions presented at I/ITSEC 2025 shows a clear trend toward replacing traditional training methods with advanced simulation systems. The benefits are obvious: participant safety, the ability to repeat scenarios multiple times, precise progress analytics, and significant cost savings in the long-term perspective.