UK defence chiefs are seeking to fast-track new virtual reality technology developed by a British gaming company to create a digital replica of the country, arguing this would help test resilience to future pandemics, natural disasters and attacks by hostile states. (READ MORE)

At minimum, a maritime simulator consists of software that realistically simulates the dynamic behaviour of a vessel and its systems in a simulated maritime surroundings and an interface that permits the person using the simulator to control the vessel and interact with its simulated surroundings. just in case of so-called full mission bridge simulators, this interface consists of a realistic simulation of the vessel’s bridge and management consoles, and screens or projectors providing up to 360-degree virtual read of the ship’s surroundings like flight simulators within the aviation industry. ​(READ MORE)