October 17, 2006 – The Boeing Company has selected ASTi to supply networked communication and environmental audio simulation for a batch of new AH-64D Apache Longbow trainers to be fielded at various locations around the world. The first systems will be delivered in support of the Japan Defense Agency's Ground Self Defense Force Longbow training program. Subsequent systems will be deployed as constituents of the U.S. Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) #24, Kuwait LCT, and Kuwait Multi-Purpose Display Trainer (MPDT).

These new Apache Longbow trainers will receive Telestra Model Builder Visual systems providing aural cueing and simulated communications for the complete spectrum of training and maintenance activities. Audio simulation capabilities include: rotors, engines, auxiliary power units, weather effects, crash sounds, external weapons, and malfunction sounds. Radios such as the ARC-201 and ARC-210 will be modeled in multiple trainers, and the Japanese JARC-F210 and unique Japanese secure voice system requirements will be integrated into the trainer destined for that country.

ASTi has been delivering Apache Longbow systems to Boeing since 1999.