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| Company type | manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Genre | Military-tech |
| Products | Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems |
| Website | https://skif-tech.com |
Skiftech – the manufacturer of tactical simulators based on laser technologies from Ukraine. The military of the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Service, Special Operations Forces, and other state organizations of Ukraine train on Skiftech's equipment.[1].
Infantry, assault brigades, snipers, military engineers, paramedics, military and special intelligence, command staff can train with Skiftech tactical simulation systems[2]
In September 2023, Skiftech tactical simulators were included in the Incredible Tech catalog, in the sector of DefenseTech companies, which was developed by the IT Association of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The manufacturer is also included in the guide of Military-tech companies by DOU media.
Company's activity[edit]
Production of a full cycle of tactical simulators: from housing and electronics to software.
Skiftech laser simulators are produced for various groups of troops: armored vehicles (tanks, armored personnel carriers, BMPs, etc.), artillery, mortars, anti-tank missiles, MANPADS and explosive devices[3]. Training can take place with almost all types of units of the Ground Forces at the same time, on the same training ground, because all the equipment is united by the program into one ecosystem. Today, the company has the largest product portfolio among manufacturers of tactical simulation systems based on laser technologies in the world. Skiftech equipment is installed on standard weapons or combat equipment, which allows training in conditions close to real combat. Tactical simulators can be used all year round, the equipment works at temperatures from -10 to +50 C.
History[edit]
Skiftech applies its expertise in the global business of laser tag equipment, operating in more than 2,000 projects in more than 70 countries around the world.
In 2013, military instructors of the Military Institute of Tank Forces in Kharkiv approached the team, which had expertise in the production of commercial laser tag equipment, with a request to create training for military personnel involving laser tag tool[4]. Specialists began to study the direction of military tech and design the first prototypes of tactical simulators, thus the direction of military technologies appeared in the company. A year later, the company made its first shipment of tactical simulators, and since 2017 it has been making regular supplies of equipment for training units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the same year, with the support of the US Department of Energy, Skiftech tactical simulators were supplied for the training of National Guardsmen serving at nuclear power plants in Ukraine.
In February 2023, the representative office of Skiftech in the USA for the first time took part in the Soldiers Touch Point event in the USA, to showcase and test the equipment by servicemen of the American army to receive their professional feedback.
References[edit]
- ^ "Laser Technologies in Ukrainian Military Tactical Training". Military Africa. 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Why should we pay attention to Ukrainian military-tech companies". MENA Defense. 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Ukraine's Skiftech tactical simulators that are helping deter Russian forces". forbes.ua (in Ukrainian). 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "A hobby turned into a military simulator business. Now, it saves lives of Ukrainian soldiers". Liga.net. 2023-06-27.