Thomas Global Systems, a leader in advanced
technology solutions for the global defence and aerospace industry, has delivered all
deployable variants of its M1A2 Abrams Systems Enhancement Package version 3 (SEPv3)
Immersive Tactical Trainer (M1A2 ITT) to the Australian Army, completing a groundbreaking
capability rollout that is now actively training Australian soldiers.
The new systems represent the next generation of Abrams simulation technology and are
the world’s only full-crew simulators for the platform. Delivered in support of the
Australian Government’s LAND 907 Armoured Combat acquisition of 75 M1A2 Abrams
SEPv3 MBTs, the M1A2 ITT provides soldiers with high-fidelity gunnery, tactical and driver
training in an environment that closely mirrors real-world combat conditions.
“The M1A2 ITT is the world’s most advanced Abrams training system, providing Australian
soldiers with the best possible preparation for the demands of modern armoured warfare,”
said Angus Hutchinson, CEO of Thomas Global Systems. “The delivery of these systems
marks a significant milestone in our partnership with the Australian Army, and we are
honoured by the trust they have placed in us.”
The M1A2 ITT supports the full training continuum — from individual crew roles to
integrated team operations and networked scenarios — enabling soldiers to rehearse
complex manoeuvres under instructor supervision. This approach drives continuous
performance improvement while also reducing tank fleet operating costs, minimising
logistical burdens, and lowering the environmental impact of tank training.
“As a world-first, home-grown solution, the M1A2 ITT represents a leap forward in how we
prepare soldiers for the battlefield,” says Michael Hall, Vice President & General Manager,
Simulation & Training Solutions at Thomas Global Systems. “By combining high-fidelity
realism and cost-efficiency, we’re enabling M1A2 SEPv3 users to train more often, more
effectively, and with greater tactical complexity than ever before.”
Thomas Global Systems’ contract with the Commonwealth of Australia includes the
delivery and sustainment of both classroom and containerised variants. The M1A2 ITT is
supported by a modern, sovereign supply chain that ensures long-term sustainability and
operational readiness. This supply chain includes Australian companies such as Global
Defence Solutions, Rockpress, Systematiq, Thales Australia, and others — many of which
are located in regional areas.
With the successful delivery of the M1A2 ITT to the Australian Army, Thomas Global
Systems is now focused on bringing this next-generation Abrams simulation technology to
other Abrams user nations.
