The soon-to-be-released VBS1 Convoy Trainer module adds new features to the product:

Bohemia Interactive is pleased to announce the release of the VBS1 Artillery Module (AM).

The Artillery Module adds depth to the VBS1 battlespace by introducing artillery units and features. The AM covers land-based indirect fire assets: mortars, towed and self-propelled howitzers, and MLRS. It is capable of simulating most standard types of firing missions, from simple Fire For Effect calls to complex SEAD missions, and recreates a wide range of munitions from white phosphorus to laser-guided and sensor-fused rounds.

Visit the VBS1 store for more information.

Bohemia Interactive is pleased to announce USARMY1, the newest add-on for VBS1.

The pack contains highly detailed models for a large variety of vehicles and units, more than in any past VBS1 add-on.

USARMY1 brings you the latest technology and unit configurations in use by the United States Army of today.

Contact BIA for more information.

BI is pleased to announce the release of 5 movies of showing upcoming VBS1 modules and systems.

Following comprehensive user feedback, Bohemia Interactive will soon be releasing a new after-action review solution for VBS1. A new stand-alone application, MARS, has been developed that allows complete replay functionality seperate from VBS1.

BI will bundle MARS, AAR3 and VERV in the near future for sale in the online shop.

Contact BIA for more information.

BI has almost completed development on Observer 3, containing a completely new easy-to-use interface and updated functionality.

Contact BIA for more information.

BI will soon be releasing a patch for VBS1 containing a range of fixes following customer feedback. Fixes include additional difficulty settings to make combat in VBS1 more realistic, an improved fatigue model, user-customisable multiplayer group names and additional scripting commands.

VBSOS (Virtual Battlespace Operating System) is a new administrative tool developed to assist in the management of networked VBS1 sessions. It provides security (restricting access to the wider file system of a host PC), a natural GUI (simple and intuitive), automation (assisting with software upgrades and record keeping), individualisation (participants are able to maintain their own profile) and roaming (profiles follow users as they move from machine to machine).

More information can be found in the forums.

VERV - Virtual Environment Replay Visualiser - will soon be released as an companion product to the VBS After Action Review (AAR) Module. Whereas the AAR allows VBS1 scenarios to be recorded and replayed within the simulation, VERV is a stand-alone tool that replays recorded files externally to VBS1.

VERV is a powerful AAR and analysis tool designed for military users of VBS1. Contact BIA for more information.

A new NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) module is under development that simulates a majority of the NBC tools and instruments available today.

The module includes a wizard to assist NBC instructors in building realistic training scenarios, and a new Observer feature allowing instructors to change scenario elements in real time (wind direction, level of contamination etc).

For more information visit the forum.

VBS1 Customers have exclusive access to additional high quality models and packs via this site. Released this month has been a wide variety of free add-ons including Delta Force Recon Units, Ground Crew Units, Saboteur Units, Opfor Captive Units and an Opfor Objective. In addition VBS1 dust, fire and smoke generators have been released.

BIA has announced an advanced new stand-alone playback system named AAR2 - VERV. This application enables stand alone playback of any AAR2 recording, and provides a range of enhanced features. More information to come.

BIA has announced that a new Artillery Module is in development, set for release in late September. More information on this and other modules soon.

BIA has announced details of the new Australian Defence Module ADF2, set for release in 4-6 weeks. More details soon.

VBS1 is now available in North America via:

http://www.virtualbattlefieldsystems.com

The VBS Resources site is now open. Further functionality will be added over the coming weeks.

Members have access to the various scenarios, addons, tools and scripts that will be hosted here. Members are also able to submit their own resources.

The VBS1 Resources Forum has opened, and it is the first point of call if you require assistance with the product.

VBS Developers are happy to assist you with any issues you may have, as well as provide advice on how to use VBS for military training or analysis.

Note that you require a access key to register in the forum. Contact BIA if you have purchased VBS and require your access key.