// CASE STUDY
DISTRIBUTED SYNTHETIC AIR LAND TRAINING (DSALT) AT RAF WADDINGTON
As the hub of UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) as well the main operating base for the UK’s airborne intelligence aircraft and systems, RAF Waddington is one of the Royal Air Force’s busiest stations.
To enhance its synthetic training capabilities, we provided essential technical leadership in Distributed Synthetic Air Land Training (DSALT), managing 30 engineers from partner companies including Boeing Defence UK and PLEXSYS.
Client
Challenges & objectives
Managing multi-company integration within a high-fidelity synthetic training environment.
Ensuring continuous system availability for operational training.
Overseeing critical technical infrastructure and maintenance upgrades.
VuDu expertise and services employed
Technical and Stakeholder Management
Acted as the key liaison between the RAF, QinetiQ, and Inzpire, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Infrastructure and Configuration Control
Led the technical review and acceptance of upgrades to synthetic training systems, including military network integration.
COVID Secure Response
Ensured safe operations during the pandemic, implementing risk assessments and workplace safety measures.
Security and Disposal Management Oversaw the safe and secure disposal of classified (SECRET) equipment in line with JSP 440 regulations.
Results
Operational Continuity
VuDu ensured the synthetic training system remained operational and fully capable during the enhancements.
Collaborative Success
VuDu managed complex multi-stakeholder relationships ensuring synergy amongst partners.
Client Referrals
VuDu’s flexibility, problem solving and leadership led to our services being recommended throughout QinetiQ.
“VuDu Engineering were a very effective addition to our project. I was thoroughly satisfied with their performance, flexibility and adaptability. I have taken every opportunity within QinetiQ to recommend VuDu whenever the opportunity arises.”
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