Williamtown RAAF Base is set to benefit from new high-tech equipment to boost battlefield training.
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has announced $40 million worth of Digital Terminal Control System simulators which will be installed across the country including here at Williamtown, and also in Brisbane, Townsville and Perth.
The simulators give soldiers the ability to replicate live training in a safe, cost-effective and still realistic way.
"These simulators will equip our soldiers with the skills necessary to use the DTCS to coordinate battlefield fire from artillery, mortars, helicopters, naval ships and fighter aircraft," said Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne.
"It also provides our personnel with the ability to work with multiple Australian and coalition land, air and sea platforms to engage the enemy."
Delivery of the simulators is planned to start in May next year.
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| Defence Minister Christopher Pyne visiting Williamtown earlier this year. |
