Tech firm XR Training has secured a significant agreement to modernize how U.S. Marines learn to maintain their advanced Amphibious Combat Vehicles.
The company announced today a deal that authorizes the company to design and deliver a next-generation maintenance training suite prototype for the Marine Corps’ cutting-edge amphibious vehicle.
The new contract tasks XR Training with developing the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Suite of Training Systems, a fully integrated digital ecosystem designed to enhance the technical proficiency of the Marine’s amphibious vehicle maintainers. This will include an electronic classroom for modern learning, a diagnostics trainer to hone troubleshooting skills, and a part task trainer for focused practice on specific maintenance procedures.
The aim is to accelerate learning, reduce operational risks, and equip Marines with the technical agility needed for today’s complex amphibious operations.
Integrated System Aims for Agile Maintenance
It’s a milestone in how the Corps prepares its amphibious combat vehicle crewmen and maintainers – not just for the fight today, but for the complex battlefield of tomorrow,” XR Training CEO Neil Levin said.
He emphasized that the system’s foundation in “cutting-edge simulation, modular design, and deep subject-matter expertise” will create a training ecosystem that is both scalable and sustainable.
This win signifies a major advancement for XR Training and builds upon their prior success in the defense sector, including the 2024 fielding of 81 Wave Warrior Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training simulators, which are now integrated into the Marine Corps’ training curriculum worldwide.
Orlando Firms Part of Collaborative Effort
XR Training has partnered with several specialized tech firms for this project, including Theory Studios for immersive 3D modeling, Enludio for instructional design, Talon Simulations for high-fidelity motion simulation and RedShred for secure content and data management, among others.
The first three firms are based in Orlando.
The use of an Other Transaction Agreement is noteworthy in government contracting, as it allows for more rapid prototyping and testing of advanced technologies, bypassing some of the traditional bureaucratic hurdles. This flexibility is crucial for developing training systems that can quickly adapt to the evolving needs of the Marine Corps and updates to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle platform itself.
This award positions Orlando-based XR Training as a key player in the modernization of Marine Corps readiness and highlights the growing role of innovative technology in defense training. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle Suite of Training Systems program is expected to significantly impact how Marines learn and maintain the next generation of their amphibious combat capabilities.