Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is very excited to announce that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MINDEF NL) has purchased an enterprise license of VBS2! After several years of employing VBS2 at a smaller scale, MINDEF NL is now able to fully leverage game-based capability for training, simulation and development.
The license includes all of the baseline VBS2 products, including:
- VBS2, and updates to future versions including the recently announced VBS2 v2.0
- VBS2Fires, for high-fidelity call-for-fire
- VBS2Strike, providing realistic close air support
- VBS2Fusion, allowing new VBS2 plug-ins being created
- VBSWorlds, for the development of new multi-platform training games using VBS2 content
BISim has also been contracted to develop a wide range of Dutch vehicle and solider entities ranging from the CV-90 and Leopard 2 through to logistics vehicles such as trucks and repair and recovery vehicles. The CV-90 model will take advantage of recent Challenger II tank gunnery enhancements, including fire control system simulation and improved vehicle ballistics and physics.
BISim has been proudly serving the MINDEF NL for several years, and past contracts include creation of riot control police, and most recently, development of a highly realistic Marnehuizen terrain database including underground features and improved lighting.
Peter Morrison, CEO of BISim, said “The Dutch are now able to fully exploit VBS2 and related products through this perpetual licensing agreement, and we look forward to supporting them for years to come. VBS2 is an affordable yet highly capable alternative to traditional military simulation, and Bohemia is extremely pleased that the Dutch have so readily accepted game-based technology.”
