BAE Systems OneArc secured a four-year enterprise license upgrade to VBS4 from the Norwegian Armed Forces, covering virtual training and mission rehearsal systems, along with VBS Builder Edition, Blue IG, software support, and training services.
The upgrade extends the Norwegian Armed Forces’ use of OneArc systems, adding access to simulation software, rendering tools, and terrain generation pipelines used for training, mission rehearsal, and operational planning.
VBS4 supports simulation-based training, course of action development, mission rehearsal, and force design. The system models operational scenarios and supports decision evaluation within a controlled virtual setup
“This upgrade marks a major evolution in the Norwegian Armed Forces’ virtual training ecosystem,” said Rahul C. Thakkar, president of OneArc. “VBS4 delivers a new level of realism and flexibility, empowering soldiers and commanders to prepare for modern operational challenges across fully integrated land, sea, and air environments.”
The agreement aligns with the Nordic Defence Cooperation Vision 2030, supporting joint training and interoperability with Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and other regional partners using OneArc systems.
VBS4 is deployed across NATO and is used by more than 60 nations. It integrates Mantle terrain technology, Blue IG rendering, and TerraTools terrain generation pipelines to support simulation workflows and terrain modeling.
The four-year framework defines ongoing access to VBS4, software support, and system updates for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The agreement continues OneArc’s work with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, with virtual simulation used for training and mission rehearsal in controlled setups.
Source: BAE Systems
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BAE Systems is a leader in lifecycle support for commercial aircraft, providing engineering, maintenance, and repair services that span every phase of an aircraft’s life, supporting more than 600 operators and 33,000 aircraft worldwide. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Falls Church, VA, BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, developing and manufacturing defense and aerospace systems for military and government use, including electronic warfare, armored vehicles, naval vessels, munitions, aerospace components, cybersecurity, and intelligence systems. The company employs about 41,000 people across 38 states and multiple international locations, supports U.S. defense programs such as F-35 fighter electronics and naval ship maintenance, and holds more than 2,000 patents across its technology and manufacturing operations.
About OneArc
OneArc is a defense technology company founded in 2025 under BAE Systems that develops synthetic training, simulation and mission support tools for military and defense users worldwide. The company provides virtual training environments, geospatial and simulation tools, terrain generation systems and data-analytics features that support mission planning, testing and training. It offers modular software and hardware packages that units can deploy in classrooms, command centers or field locations. OneArc serves users in the United States, NATO countries and allied defense organizations in more than 60 nations. Its products support defense agencies, military commands, system integrators and training centers that require interoperable systems for joint and combined operations. The company builds on more than 30 years of work in U.S. and NATO defense training and has contributed to NATO interoperability standards. OneArc continues to offer products including VBS, Mantle, BlueIG, Pitch and TerraTools, and develops new simulation and training tools. OneArc formed as a single business and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The company works with more than 300 integration partners and maintains a global presence through distributors and defense contractors.