BRITISH ARMY USES GAMING TECH TO TRAIN SOLDIERS

Skyral, part of a winning consortium, is transforming real-world environments into immersive training simulations. In trials, soldiers have trained in recreations of actual Latvian streets, including Riga's Lāčplēsia iela and Tērbatas iela, complete with civilian infrastructure like shops and pharmacies. The technology generates realistic combat scenarios—such as simulated explosions and tank engagements—within these digitally-mapped locations. The approach allows military personnel to game out complex tactical decisions without physical risk or geographic constraints. The contract represents a significant shift toward gaming-based military training. Rather than traditional exercises, forces can repeatedly rehearse responses to varied threats across authentic urban environments. The simulations scale from individual soldier decisions to broader Nato convoy operations. This model builds on commercial gaming infrastructure, delivering military-grade decision training at scale. The technology enables forces to prepare for real-world deployments by rehearsing scenarios in lifelike digital environments.