# Army buys HAVIK fires simulation kits for market research The ATLAS and SCOUT purchase supports requirements development under the Soldier Virtual Trainer modernization effort, which aims to ultimately replace the Call for Fire Trainer 3. Published 2026-10-28 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/28/army-buys-havik-fires-simulation-kits-for-market-research/ The Army purchased HAVIK’s ATLAS and SCOUT simulation kits to inform future Joint Fires Training requirements, the company announced Oct. 28.[1] Government acceptance and payment are complete.[1] The announcement did not disclose the value of the purchase, how many kits the Army bought or the contract vehicle.[1] The purchase supports the Soldier Virtual Trainer modernization effort, which aims to ultimately replace the Call for Fire Trainer 3.[1] The buyer is the Army’s Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3).[1] Its spokesperson, Donnie Ryan, said the market research is intended to help the Army understand available commercial off-the-shelf capabilities and refine requirements.[1] The kits combine HAVIK Core software with commercial off-the-shelf hardware.[1] ATLAS provides instructor, student and server functions, while SCOUT adds students to networked mission planning, rehearsal, training exercises and after-action reviews.[1] HAVIK says each kit fits in a single case and the systems can be networked for training with more than 100 participants, together or across multiple locations.[1] ## Why it matters The purchase gives HAVIK’s kits a role in the Army’s exploration of future training requirements.[1] Ryan said the kits will be used at Army training locations around the country to collect instructor and Soldier feedback on Joint Fires Training and other core Soldier Virtual Trainer capabilities.[1] ## Sources 1. HAVIK, “Army Chooses HAVIK,” PR Newswire, Oct. 28, 2026