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The Ukrainian company Skiftech<\/a>, which develops military simulators, has codified the Stinger MANPADS system simulator. The system has been included in the state catalogue and can now be used to train air defence units, the manufacturer told Defender Media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simulator is priced at 1.27 million UAH on the Brave1 Market. The man-portable air-defence system simulator replicates the operator\u2019s full cycle of operations: target detection, acquisition, tracking and launch. Meanwhile, the instructor can identify errors and tailor the training to a specific unit. To this end, the simulator offers various scenarios and target types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skiftech has been producing training systems since 2014, and its range includes simulators for grenade launchers, mortars, and grenades, as well as individual kits for soldiers and more. The company has also developed simulators for FPV drones and a drone simulator designed for practising munition drops<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, the manufacturer signed a contract with the US Army to develop and maintain tactical laser systems for training. The contract, which was awarded to ten companies, was worth over $900 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more: Frontline Robotics codifies Buria robotic turret<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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