Synthetic Environments enables the wide range of models and simulations needed for complex defence systems to be linked together to facilitate data exchange and interoperability between them. MBDA has produced a self-contained Interoperability Box which establishes these connections and permits data exchange between different sites, systems and protocols. The key objectives of the Synthetic Envirenmont are:

• Enabling the exchange of information between Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) components, using open systems and international standards
• Providing a rapidly reconfigurable, flexible and agile environment (Testbed) consisting of reusable components
• Providing the infrastructure to connect the components between the facilities and across national boundaries
• Deploying this capability to reduce timescales, cost and risk at all phases of weapon system development
• Providing this capability across the international community