WHY BISIM
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) uses the latest technology and a large, experienced in-house team of engineers to develop high-fidelity, cost-effective training and simulation software products and components for defense applications.
Our mission is to harness the explosive potential of technology to revolutionize training and simulation
INNOVATE
We’re at the forefront of researching and applying the latest technologies from outside the military domain to improve your training capability.
SERVE
We focus on the defense industry, which helps us develop applications for specific uses, and our experience in game development and the military, helps us forge close customer relationships.
WE OWN OUR OWN TECHNOLOGYBecause BISim maintains full control of major technology components, our engineering team has deep knowledge of our source code, enabling quick adaptation of our technologies to meet a wide range of complex training requirements. LEVERAGING INVESTMENTS FOR ALLWe work to make new capabilities and technology features available to our entire user base whenever possible. This community-driven approach ensures that we share ideas, feedback and the cost of software development. Ultimately, we think beyond short-term requirements, striving to be disruptive in both our technical innovation and business approach. |
VBS in Action | IED DetectionThe ADF called on BISim to deliver a protected route clearance training capability for situations that would be too dangerous for live training. |
OUR CUSTOMERSOur focus is firmly centered on serving the defense industry. That focus has helped our flagship product VBS3 grow to be the most widely used desktop training package among military organizations. Through military user group meetings held annually at key industry events, our customers influence our product roadmap and present new training challenges for us to help them address. By staying close to our customers, we make sure their requirements stay at the center of all we do. OUR TEAMBISim’s staff is bohemian at heart. We’re a mix of adventurers, creatives, and unorthodox thinkers. Our team comes from military service, while others come from the video game industry, and still others bring years of business acumen from the broader software and technology industries. Together, we all share a common passion for making great games to train warfighters. |
VBS in Action | Training ExercisesThe U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Simulation Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, is a high-volume facility. JMSC uses VBS3 for a wide range of training exercises. |
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PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
BISim’s product portfolio enables users to create, simulate and visualize realistic multi-domain, battlespace training scenarios to help enhance warfighter readiness.
From desktop simulation and image generation to terrain development and editing to cutting-edge AI and XR, we offer a comprehensive portfolio for your simulation and training needs.
The BISim team has a 16 year heritage in delivery of high-fidelity, game-based simulation using the VBS engine. Leverage the following applications, all built on the VBS platform, to immerse trainees in tailored and engaging virtual environments.
Simulation
Our flagship virtual desktop trainer VBS3 is used in 59 countries for tactical training, experimentation and mission rehearsal. BISim’s next generation desktop trainer VBS4 is an all-in-one application with whole-earth rendering for myriad multidomain collective & individual training use cases, and tools for easy terrain editing and mission planning.
Terrain
Develop highly detailed and accurate geo-specific virtual environments with TerraTools from TerraSim, a BISim company. Use the VBS World Server with VBS4 and VBS Blue IG to stream terrain data layers to applications locally or from the Cloud. Streamline enterprise-wide terrain generation with cloud-capable Mantle ETM that delivers an end-to-end solution with your data, processes, servers, and runtimes.
VBS3 is a comprehensive training application that provides a high-fidelity 3D virtual environment for land, air, and sea collective training and mission rehearsal. DESIGNED FOR DEFENSEShaped and refined by over 15 years of customer feedback, VBS3 is the de facto standard in game-based military simulation and meets hundreds of training use cases. STANDARDS-BASED AND TRUSTEDVBS3 interoperates with legacy simulations, protecting and extending existing investments in live, virtual and constructive training technologies. It has been fully vetted by Information Assurance experts and has received certificates of networthiness from U.S. Department of Defense organizations. |
VBS in Action | Games for TrainingVBS3 is the flagship of the U.S. Army’s Games for Training program. VBS3 is accredited by the U.S. Army for use on more than 100 training tasks. |
WHAT IS AN IG?An image generator (IG) provides the visual data (such as terrains, buildings, weather, models, etc.) for multi-channel simulators. Driven by a host simulation, IGs enable many views for different screen configurations so simulators can replicate views and sensors from inside tanks, helicopters, and ships. VBS Blue IG is a state-of-the-art, WGS-84 round-earth, blended procedural and imagery-based visualization solution designed for part-task trainers, VR/AR solutions and full-mission simulators. WHAT IS CIGI?CIGI (aka the Common Image Generator Interface) is a set of simulation industry standards by which image generators and hosts are developed, so that different systems interoperate efficiently and effectively. VBS Blue IG supports CIGI, which has enabled BISim to integrate with other simulations for the land, sea, air and space training domains. WHAT IS A HOST SIMULATION?A host tells the IG what happens during the simulation and what participants should see. It communicates with different, interconnected simulators, and “talks” with each connected simulator to make sure visuals match each other in different systems. VBS Blue IG works with any CIGI-based simulation host or VBS3, which offers seamless correlation. |
VBS in Action - JTAC TrainingWith VBS Blue IG as part of QuantaDyn’s JTAC Trainer, JTACs are able to target buildings and vehicles in the simulation, call for close air support, and conduct battle damage assessment in a high fidelity, whole-earth virtual environment. |
VBS Control Behavior Pack provides a set of high fidelity and customizable behaviors that offer reliable and deterministic AI for VBS3. REDUCE THE NEED FOR HUMAN ROLE PLAYERSThis new AI reduces the need for human role-players by providing high fidelity and repeatable AI for maximum training immersion. AI BEHAVIORS FOR THE MOST COMMON TRAINING USESThe VBS Control Behavior Pack is a set of pre-programmed AI behaviors for the most common training use cases, leveraging BISim's state-of-the art VBS Control technology. Add civilian pattern of life, easily controllable convoys and simulated advance doctrine-typical infantry squad behaviors. |
VBS in Action | Artificial IntelligenceUsing our VBS Control AI technology, BISim developed new civilian behaviors for the French MOD's urban terrorism response training. |
Development Tools
Use BISim technology to make new training applications. Our open and modular development framework provides you with the flexibility to extend our applications for your custom training and simulation needs.
The BISim development platform is tailor-made for military integrators to build simulations. From new desktop games to full-fidelity simulators, VBS has you covered.
3D MODELS & TERRAIN
Tools to create stunning, geo-referenced virtual worlds.
Professional Services
Hundreds of customers have leveraged BISim's development team to build capability.
3D MODELS & TERRAINBISim's 3D content includes the static and moving models and terrain that comprise your virtual world. We offer you all the tools you need to get started.
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VBS in Action | 3D ModelsBISim developed an enterable and functional version of the Type 45 destroyer for The Royal Navy. |
SDKsWith BISim’s robust software development kits, integrators can create new applications, access tools for easy configuration, and with our AI toolkit, they can craft custom, doctrinal behaviors.
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VBS in Action | Civilian BehaviorsBISim developed new civilian behaviors for the French for urban terrorism response training using our VBS Control AI technology. |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBohemia Interactive Simulations offers professional services to help customers develop cost-effective solutions to meet their unique simulation and training requirements. We employ a large, highly experienced team of engineers to help you solve complex simulation problems. SERVICESFrom the creation of highly detailed geo-specific terrains to creating tailored and effective training scenarios, BISim developers can help you maximize the effectiveness of your training and leave you with more time to focus on your core work.
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VBS in Action | ServicesBluedrop Training & Simulation worked with BISim to integrate OSVR with VBS3 for their helicopter crew training system. |
