SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Cubic Global Defense (CGD), a business unit of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), today announced the award of a new delivery order in the amount of $2.1 million for Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System II (I-TESS II) by the U.S. Marine Corps. The I-TESS II system is a fully integrated ground combat training system in a deployable package used in military operations in urban terrain facilities and non-live fire maneuver ranges located at various Marine Corps bases and installations.
"I-TESS II is a turnkey capability that brings new levels of realism in an immersive environment to replicate the threat of live combat scenarios," said Bill Toti, president of Cubic Global Defense. "Cubic looks forward to the continued partnership with the Marine Corps in offering advanced training technologies and solutions using realistic battle simulations to better prepare our Marines."
The systems' components include small-arms laser transmitters, rocket-propelled grenades, AT4 anti-tank and anti-armor rocket simulators and laser detection sensors for personnel, vehicles, mobile and portable command and control systems. Future deliveries will include enhanced software and access to instructional videos, making the I-TESS II system more accessible with improved features.
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About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation designs, integrates and operates systems, products and services focused in the transportation, defense training and secure communications markets. As the parent company of two major business units, Cubic's mission is to increase situational awareness and understanding for customers worldwide. Cubic Transportation Systems is a leading integrator of payment and information technology and services to create intelligent travel solutions for transportation authorities and operators. Cubic Global Defense is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. For more information about Cubic, please visit the company's website at http://www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.
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