Immersive defence training

Next-generation defence training and simulation

Calian delivers AI-enabled defence training and simulation capabilities that support operational readiness across individual, team and mission-level training.

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Enabling mission readiness across operations

Effective training prepares defence personnel to operate confidently in complex and evolving operational environments. These capabilities help defence organizations prepare personnel to operate modern systems and respond effectively in real-world conditions. Working with militaries, Calian supports training programs that enable mission readiness across national and multinational operations. 

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Train as you will fight

Defence operations require personnel who can operate across multiple domains and adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Training programs must reflect real-world environments, including joint operations, digital systems and multinational coordination. 

This includes training environments that prepare personnel for: 

  • Joint and multinational operations 
  • Pan-domain operations 
  • Complex operational scenarios 

Calian supports defence organizations by designing and delivering AI-enabled live and simulation training solutions that reflect these operational realities. These capabilities help ensure personnel are prepared to perform effectively in operational conditions.

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See how Calian has helped militaries achieve operational readiness.

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Simulation and live training support

Modern training combines simulation with live exercises to improve readiness and reduce risk. Calian provides support across both simulated and live training environments, including: 

  • AR/VR and computer-assisted training systems 
  • AI-enabled exercise design and scenario development 
  • Live simulation and field exercise support 
  • Integration of simulation with C5ISRT environments 

These capabilities allow defence organizations to conduct training that is realistic, repeatable and aligned with operational requirements. Calian’s experience supporting live simulation environments helps ensure training programs are executed effectively and deliver measurable outcomes.

Military training resources

  • Case study

    Calian training solutions for large-scale exercises: delivering for the Canadian Army

    Calian designs, develops and delivers synthetic environments to provide cost effective collective high-readiness military training.

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  • White Paper

    AI (artificial intelligence) assistant for military training

    Harnessing AI and LLM (Large Language Models) for exercise development

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  • White Paper

    Enhancing decision-making in modern warfare

    Explore the complexities of modern warfare and decision-making in high-intensity operations. Learn how factors beyond firepower—like morale, leadership, and rapid kill chains—are shaping today’s battlefield dynamics.

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  • Preparing for contemporary armed conflict:

    Integrating the latest lessons learned into high-readiness training

    The 2020s have seen a significant shift in the western focus for training and preparing for armed conflict.

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    The nature of war doesn’t change. But its character changes. Training must change to present the most realistic exercises possible.

Tactical military training services

At Calian, training is not just learning but an engaging experience. With immersive training technologies, military personnel are not just trained but are immersed, ready and capable.

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Your real-world training allies

  • AR training: Enrich the real world with informative visual layers, enhancing situational awareness and skill acquisition.
  • VR training: Step into fully immersive environments, honing skills and responses in a contextually rich setting.

The fusion of worlds

MR and XR blend real and virtual elements, delivering a multi-dimensional learning experience. Trainees interact with an overlay of immersive content that guides them through intricate training modules, enhancing retention and operational readiness.

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Command post exercises

Calian provides both CAX technical SMEs and CAX operators to support NATO exercises and training across tactical, operational and strategic levels. The support is specifically focused on command post exercises (CPX), where forces are generated, moved and managed in a distributed synthetic simulation environment.

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Experience advanced military exercise design tailored to your needs. With a rich history in developing exercises to test capabilities across various agencies and locations, you’ll benefit from expertise that spans from strategic to tactical levels.

  • Military and civilian interaction exercises
  • Military scripting services 
  • Whitepaper

    Relational contracting as a model for enduring sovereign capability

    Learn how relational contracting can support long-term defence capability, improve collaboration and strengthen Canada’s sovereign defence objectives.

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    Rethinking defence contracting for Canada’s next decade

    Explore how modern defence contracting can better support speed, innovation, interoperability and sovereign capability in an increasingly complex world.

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Calian defence training tools

From concept to execution to after-action review, Calian's training tools deliver a superior training experience. Using a systems-agnostic approach, we integrate simulation and operational systems into a single immersive training environment for a "train-as-you-will-fight" experience.

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Harnessing virtual command for robust training

With VCCI, we deliver the highest level of realism. VCCI seamlessly integrates simulation data and command-and-control applications, building integrated synthetic environments for complex, multi-agency, multi-national training. 

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Streamlining exercise development for your team

MaestroEDE is Calian’s innovative exercise design, development and delivery (E3D) software platform that delivers exceptional efficiency and flexibility for large-scale military exercises.

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Harness the power of wargaming

Test your operational concepts and assumptions with wargaming technology. Wargaming turns theory into practice, delivering improved strategic planning.

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Aramis: enhancing military reviews with precision

Harness the power of Aramis, a military-grade AAR tool, to visualize and better understand complex simulation and exercise data. With its swift analysis and NATO MIP LC2IEDM compatibility, it improves learning outcomes and adapts to any synthetic training environment.

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Featured projects

Replenishment at sea

Royal Canadian Navy

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Replenishment at sea

Royal Canadian Navy

Speech recognition meet virtual reality

JTAC VR

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Speech recognition meet virtual reality

JTAC VR

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FAQs

  • Next-generation defence training combines live exercises, simulation technologies and AI-enabled tools to help military personnel develop the skills needed to operate effectively in complex operational environments.
  • Calian designs and delivers defence training programs that support individual, team and mission-level readiness across national and multinational operations.
  • Calian supports both live and simulated training environments, including AR/VR systems, computer-assisted training, AI-enabled exercise design and field exercise support.
  • Simulation allows defence organizations to conduct realistic, repeatable training exercises that improve readiness, reduce risk and prepare personnel for real-world operational scenarios.
  • The “train as you will fight” approach creates realistic training environments that reflect modern operational conditions, including joint operations, multinational missions and pan-domain operations.
  • Calian uses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) technologies to create engaging and realistic training experiences.
  • AI can support exercise design, scenario development and training analysis, helping defence organizations create more effective and adaptive learning experiences.
  • Yes. Calian provides computer-assisted exercise (CAX) support, technical expertise and exercise operators for NATO training and exercises at tactical, operational and strategic levels.
  • Calian offers a range of training and simulation tools, including VCCI, MaestroEDE, Wargaming solutions and Aramis, an after-action review platform designed to improve learning outcomes.
  • Yes. Calian develops and delivers customized exercise design, development and delivery solutions tailored to specific military objectives, operational environments and training requirements.