In 2006, ASTi continued to provide communications and aural cueing solutions on key Navy trainer programs. Trends include increasingly higher fidelity requirements for communications systems, including distributed sonar audio, support for independent and combined trainer modes, modeling of data links including Link 16 format, and the addition of Navy Aviation Simulation Master Plan (NASMP) compliant HLA capabilities.

Highlights from 2006 include:

Several MH-60S Nighthawk trainers went through integration and were fielded with Telestra/MBV based platforms. The platforms demonstrated HLA communications between trainer parts.

Integration and fielding of TOFT#1 trainer with Telestra/MBV based communications and environmental cue systems, and a purchase of the full suite of Telestra/MBV systems for TOFT#2.

ASTi was awarded a communications systems contract for nine F/A-18C Distributed Mission Training (DMT) trainers, with an option for five more. The communications systems have full HLA capabilities.

ASTi delivered seven systems that were integrated into simulated shipboard communications stations replicating those found on Arleigh Burke Class Aegis Guided Missile Destroyers.

Additional 2006 Navy Customers include:

• Rockwell Collins, E-2C HLA Upgrade
• Veraxx, MH-53E OFT
• Rockwell Collins, E-2C SMT Maintenance Trainer
• L-3 Communications, P-3C-TORT