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April 03, 2024
Vertex Solutions and RYAN AEROSPACE Announce Partnership to Exhibit at IT2EC 2024

Vertex Solutions and RYAN AEROSPACE (Australia), leaders in mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) pilot training solutions, announce their collaboration at the International Training Technology Exhibition & Conference (IT2EC) 2024.

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April 02, 2024
Vertex Solutions Announces Inaugural International Sale with the Launch of the Colombian Aerospace Force’s Virtual Reality Simulation Center

We recently completed the delivery of the first T-6C VR flight simulators to the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC). This delivery supports the launch of the FAC's inaugural Virtual Reality Simulation Center, marking a significant milestone for Vertex as it represents our first international sale.

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March 14, 2024
Mission Accomplished: Vertex Solutions’ Week at SXSW 2024

Renowned for spotlighting the latest in technology and innovation within the defense industry, SXSW served as an essential platform for Vertex Solutions to collaborate with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and other innovation cells from the Department of Defense.

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November 20, 2023
Vertex Solutions Elevates Military Operational Flight Training with their First Operational Aircraft Mixed Reality Simulator in Support of the USAF

Vertex Solutions, a leading developer of cutting-edge training solutions, including mixed reality (MR) pilot training, has been selected by Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype and integrate a F-16 MR Flight Training Device (FTD) in support of the United States Air Force (USAF).

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November 07, 2023
Vertex Solutions and RYAN AEROSPACE Announce Partnership to Exhibit at I/ITSEC 2023

Vertex Solutions, a leading developer of cutting-edge training solutions, including XR pilot training and RYAN AEROSPACE (Australia), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge aircraft flight simulation products, are thrilled to announce their partnership at I/ITSEC.

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September 11, 2023
VERTEX SOLUTIONS Awarded TWO Contracts from US Navy for Extended Reality Flight Simulators

The US Navy has awarded Vertex Solutions two contracts to supply advanced XR flight simulators, commonly referred to as Immersive Training Devices (ITDs), to bolster the Naval Aviation Training Next program. The initial contract is a five-year single-award IDIQ agreement, boasting a ceiling of $28M.

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August 15, 2023
Varjo Partners with Vertex to Provide Mixed Reality Training Solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense

Varjo, the global leader in professional-grade VR/XR hardware and software, today announced its partnership with Vertex Solutions, a leading developer and integrator of Extended Reality (XR) flight simulators for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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June 21, 2023
DIU Selects VERTEX SOLUTIONS for THE NEXT-GENERATION MIXED REALITY TACTICAL JET TRAINING DEVICE

DIU has again selected Vertex Solutions, a leading developer of high-fidelity learning technology, including virtual and mixed reality (VR and MR) pilot training, to develop the MR simulator to support the USAF’s new Fighter/Bomber Fundamentals (FBF) tactical jet training course.

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January 25, 2023
Vertex Solutions and Republic Airways’ LIFT Academy Announce Partnership to Use Extended Reality Flight Simulators in Pilot Training, a First in Commercial Airline History

Vertex Solutions, a leading developer of high-fidelity learning technology, including extended reality (XR) pilot training, and Republic Airways’ LIFT Academy today announced the integration of Vertex Immersive Training Devices (ITDs) into LIFT Academy’s cutting-edge training curriculum.

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November 09, 2022
Defense Innovation Unit Selects Vertex Solutions to Develop the New Multi-Place Mixed Reality Flight Simulator

The Multi-Place Mixed Reality (MPMR) flight simulator will replace the currently fielded Weapon Systems Trainers (WSTs) and save several times their initial fielding, modification, and sustainment costs, all while providing greater access to pilot training for students.

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December 21, 2021
Vertex Solutions Awarded AETC Course Development & Delivery Services Multiple Award IDIQ

Vertex Solutions, a leading provider of training and education support services, was selected as a prime contractor on the USAF Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Course Development & Delivery Services Multiple Award IDIQ contract. Vertex is one of seven woman-owned small business primes.

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October 12, 2021
Vertex Awarded Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster Simulator Contract

Vertex Solutions, a leading integrator of high-fidelity learning solutions, including extended reality (XR) training, announced that it was awarded a contract to develop an XR Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster Virtual Training System (MFF JM VTS) in support of USSOCOM end users.

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September 22, 2021
Vertex Solutions Certified as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Vertex Solutions, a leading integrator of high-fidelity learning solutions including extended reality (XR) training, announced that it has been certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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April 16, 2021
Vertex Awarded SBIR Grant to Improve USAF Crew Resource Management Training

16 April 2021 (Champaign, IL) – Vertex was awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the USAF Research Lab (USAFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB) under USAF X21.1 SBIR Commercial Solutions Offering (CSO) (Topic AF211-CSO1). The grant, conferred on small businesses that...

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March 05, 2021
USN Divers & EOD Techs Add Vertex’s Cutting-Edge XR Training System to Their Curriculum

USN Divers & EOD Techs Add Vertex's Cutting-Edge XR Training System to Their Curriculum

4 MAR 2021 (Panama City, FL) – DVIDS recently profiled Vertex Solutions’ first-of-its-kind mixed reality (MR) MK 16 Underwater Breathing Apparatus Simulator (UBASim), developed for the U.S. Navy Naval...

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February 05, 2021
USAF Pilots Praise Vertex's Simulators at Formal Evaluation Event

Vertex Immersive Training Devices (ITDs) Earn High Marks at Formal Evaluation Event

5 FEB 2021 (San Antonio, TX) – During a five-day formal evaluation event held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, pilots and instructor pilots (IPs) with the USAF 559th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) flew...

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December 08, 2020
DoD News/Defense.gov Article Features Vertex's Lightweight Simulators
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Recent DoD News/Defense.Gov Article Features Vertex Solutions' Revolutionary Ultra-Low-Cost, Lightweight Simulator System

8 DEC 2020 – Today, DoD News/Defense.Gov featured the revolutionary ultra-low-cost, lightweight simulator system (pictured above) and Pilot Training Transformation...

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August 17, 2020
Vertex Continues Training Partnership with U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB)
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Vertex Partners with Summit Technologies to Provide Complex Training Support Services to U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs)

Vertex, serving as a major subcontractor to Summit Technologies, will continue its support of SFA training and the Combat Advisor Training Course...

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July 22, 2020
USAF Selects Vertex to Transform Pilot Training
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USAF Selects Vertex Solutions to Transform Pilot Training

On 22 July 2020, Vertex was awarded an OTA agreement to lead the integration of the USAF’s Pilot Training Transformation (PTT) program.

This program, overseen jointly by the USAF Air Education and Training Command (AETC), 19 AF, and the...

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July 10, 2020
Bringing Next-Gen XR Training to SOF Aircrews
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CTTSO and AFSOC  Select Vertex Solutions to Create Next-Generation Extended Reality Combat Mission Training

Vertex Solutions, a leading developer of advanced extended reality (XR) training systems, was awarded the AC-130J VR Combat Mission Trainer (vrCMT) contract to create multi-crew combat...

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November 25, 2019
Vertex Solutions Invited to Present New VR Training Solutions to SOCOM Leaders at I/ITSEC 2019
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Vertex Solutions Invited to Present New VR Training Solutions to SOCOM Leaders at I/ITSEC 2019

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Nov. 25, 2019 – Vertex Solutions, LLC’s VR/MR SOCOM Mission Rehearsal Trainer was selected as one of eight submission to present to the SOF Simulations Technologies Capability...

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November 11, 2019
Vertex Takes to the Skies with A-10C Warthog VR Contract
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Vertex Takes to the Skies with A-10C Warthog VR Contract

 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Nov. 11, 2019 –  The Vertex Solutions, LLC team of e-learning professionals will work with the US Air Force and 355th Training Squadron (355 TRS) to deliver an A-10C Warthog virtual reality simulator. This latest...

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