Supply of Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer to Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer to Ministry of Defence
Awarded 31 Jul 2024
Awarded31 Jul 2024
Value£378,514.00
SupplierPennant International Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 3mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2024Expired 30 July 2026
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Pennant International Limited for the supply of a Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer system.
The system is designed to assist trainees in the initial stages of under-canopy training, fault/malfunction recognition, and decision making across all disciplines of parachute operation.
The contract value was £378,514.
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