AVCATT AH-64E NRE AND UAS UPGRADE

The Department of the Army is procuring AH-64E Apache helicopter simulation upgrades, specifically AVCATT (Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer) non-recurring engineering (NRE) and UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) upgrades, from Applied Visual Technology Inc. (AVT) for a value of USD 13,316,366.79. This supports advanced training for AH-64E pilots through targeted fidelity trainers like TFATT, enabling individual and team combat simulations in a tactical control center environment. The contract aligns with broader U.S. Army efforts to modernize Apache training capabilities, including foreign military sales to allies like the Netherlands and Egypt for fleet upgrades and readiness.