A defence capability begins long before the equipment exists. It starts with an operational need, an idea or a challenge that needs to be solved.
At this early stage, Fynd CORE can provide a virtual environment for exploring tactical concepts, testing operational scenarios and evaluating how personnel, procedures and systems might work together. These insights can help inform requirements and technical specifications before development begins.
As the concept evolves into a defined system, the same training environment can be developed further, introducing more detailed equipment models, technical functionality and procedural training.
This creates a connection between tactical capability development and technical training, allowing knowledge gained during early experimentation to support the equipment's development and eventual operational use.
Rather than waiting for physical equipment to become available, defence organisations and manufacturers can begin building and refining their training capability from the earliest stages of the equipment lifecycle.
Fynd CORE enables defence organisations to explore tactical concepts and evaluate capability requirements before equipment is developed or deployed.
Making use of what already exists
Modern defence equipment is developed using extensive digital resources. Manufacturers often have detailed 3D models of vehicles, components and technical systems long before production is complete.
These assets can provide the foundation for interactive training environments where personnel explore equipment, identify components and rehearse selected procedures.
For example, operators preparing to receive a new armoured vehicle could familiarise themselves with its layout, while maintenance personnel could practise defined maintenance sequences. A 3D model alone is not a functional simulator, but it can provide a valuable starting point for developing relevant training.
Miles away from the physical vehicles the ukrainian cadets are training whole crews in digital twins inside Fynd CORE as they would in a real vehicle. Photo: Kharkiv Polytechnical University.
Training throughout the equipment lifecycle
The opportunity extends beyond initial familiarisation.
During design and integration, training environments can be developed and refined alongside the equipment. As delivery approaches, operators and maintenance personnel can prepare for practical instruction.
Once equipment enters service, scenarios can be updated to reflect new procedures, system upgrades and changing personnel. Towards the end of its service life, virtual training can also support preparation for defined decommissioning activities.
Training in Fynd CORE can support preparation at different stages of the equipment lifecycle, all from development to decommissioning.
Supporting the lifecycle with Fynd CORE
Fynd CORE enables defence organisations and manufacturers to build, adapt and deliver scenario-based training using virtual environments and equipment.
Through the Fynd CORE Scenario Builder, instructors and subject matter experts can create and update training scenarios without programming. Organisations with more advanced development requirements can also use the Fynd CORE Software Development Kit.
This allows manufacturers and defence organisations to establish a training capability that can be adapted as equipment, procedures and operational requirements evolve.
For defence manufacturers, training can become more than an activity delivered alongside the equipment. It can be an adaptable capability that supports customers throughout the equipment's service life.
Training should begin before the equipment arrives – and continue throughout its operational life. Read more on Defence Industry and book your brief.
