The present requirement of advanced simulators for providing effective training to Indian armed forces in a cost effective manner is significantly high, said Air Marshal K.K. Nohwar, Vice Chief of Air Staff.

Delivering the inaugural address of SEM-SIM 2011, a National seminar on ‘Leveraging Simulation Technologies to Enhance Combat Potential’ organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Delhi, he called for a strong and longlasting partnership between industry and the armed services to meet the growing needs of simulators and leveraging simulation technologies to enhance the combat potential of Indian armed forces. This clearly indicates huge business opportunities for Indian industry in defence simulation sector.

While underlining the wider applicability of simulation technologies in defence arena, Air Marshal Nohwar further mentioned that simulation technology is the answer to enhance combat capability of Indian armed forces. According to him joint warfare training under a common platform and common doctrine can be effectively conducted through the optimal use of simulators. Besides, he said that the use of simulators would significantly bring down the flying cost, fuel cost and most importantly reduce the loss of life and equipments.

Satish K. Kaura, Co-Chairman, CII National Defence Council, pointed out that in the backdrop of a highly complex environment, good quality training of the Indian armed personnel is of utmost necessity. “One can imagine the precious time and resources lost in mobilising the troops from one place to another just for the training purposes.” There is a need to adopt simulation methods to better orient soldiers with the typical geographical conditions before they actually get deployed in inhospitable conditions.