Closing the gap in simulating realistic weapons effects during force-on-force field training exercises

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Cubic Defense has been awarded a multi-year contract from Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of Canada's Department of National Defence, to provide live simulation support to the Canadian Army through Contractor Conducted Logistics Support.

The six-year contract provides logistics assistance to the Canadian Weapon Effects Simulation (CWES) program, supporting CWES live training at four Canadian Forces Bases: Gagetown, New Brunswick; Valcartier, Quebec; Petawawa, Ontario; and Wainwright, Alberta.

"We are honored to continue supporting the Canadian Army and appreciate this nearly three-decade partnership that will revitalize our live simulation training support to the CWES program," said Alicia Combs, Vice President and General Manager of Cubic Ground Training. "This contract expands on the effort to advance the Canadian Army's force-on-force training realism and feedback while reducing training costs."

Cubic's Exercise Control (EXCON) and live training solutions provide dynamic feedback on training performance of a range of
ground combat training exercise scenarios and applications, including: Force-on-force, Urban training, Land navigation and Emergency response.

The contract's logistics support package for the Canadian Army's interoperable force-on-force system includes the multi-code Instrumented Harness Kit (IHK); Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), which utilizes Cubic's Wireless Vehicle Kit (WVK); and Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) WVK and the Urban Operations Training System (UOTS). Combined, Cubic's solutions deliver one of the most advanced live training capabilities in North America.

The original CWES contract was awarded to Cubic in February 2003 and modified multiple times to enhance capabilities to simulate contemporary weapons and their effects during force-on-force field training exercises. CWES enables soldiers to train the way they fight during combat operations and provides solutions that enhance a Commander's after-action reviews in evaluating their tactics, techniques, and procedures.

To learn more about Cubic products and services, visit Ground Training Solutions.

About Cubic
Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is driven to solve global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Part of Cubic's portfolio of businesses, Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions and is a leading provider of live, virtual, constructive, and game-based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission-inspired capabilities enable assured multi-domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security, and commercial missions. For more information, visit www.cubic.com.

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SOURCE: Cubic Defense