BAE Systems has launched a new business unit aimed at bringing simulation, synthetic training, data analytics, geospatial tools, and AI‑driven solutions to US, NATO, and allied militaries under a unified platform.
The new venture, named OneArc, consolidates previous BAE acquisitions — Bohemia Interactive Simulations, TerraSim, and Pitch Technologies — under a single umbrella to deliver mission‑ready, modular training, simulation, and interoperability products.
According to BAE, OneArc is meant to provide “ready‑now” commercial solutions at scale, spanning everything from synthetic training environments to advanced data analytics.
It also seeks to build on existing standards in NATO interoperability and provide tools for training, mission rehearsal, and cross‑domain readiness.
The company suggested OneArc will remain a ground for innovation as militaries face evolving threats.
“OneArc embodies integration, collaboration, and collective advancement, emphasizing the power of unity and shared purpose,” Rahul Thakkar, OneArc president at BAE Systems, said.
Building Tech Units And Simulation Platforms
The launch of OneArc is part of a broader trend, with several defense firms worldwide doubling down on simulation, software, and virtual‑training capabilities to support modern armed forces.
For instance, Bohemia Interactive Simulations recently reached a deal with Canada to provide its Digital Virtual Trainer under a five‑year enterprise‑license contract. That deal covers immersive, large‑scale virtual training environments and exercise support for the Canadian Army.
Bohemia, now under OneArc, also formed a strategic partnership with Rheinmetall to integrate its VBS4 and Blue IG simulation suites into Rheinmetall’s Heavy Infantry Weapons Carrier project.
The goal is to build realistic combat simulators for the German Army’s medium forces. This move underscores how simulation software firms and traditional defense contractors are combining strengths to deliver modern, high‑fidelity training systems.
More recently, OneArc signed an agreement with PLEXSYS to integrate the latter’s Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer environment generator with OneArc’s VBS4 platform.
This collaboration aims to produce unified live‑virtual‑constructive training systems for air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, enabling more seamless cross‑domain training and interoperability globally.
