Logistic Services International, Inc.

What Logistic Services International, Inc. does

Logistic Services International, Inc. (LSI) is a Jacksonville, Florida-based employee-owned defense contractor founded in 1978 by two former U.S. Navy officers to provide aviation training and support to foreign militaries operating U.S. Navy aircraft and systems. The company has grown to 500+ full-time employees across five U.S. locations (Jacksonville HQ at Cecil Commerce Center, plus Virginia, California, North Carolina, and New Mexico), and operates a 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at Cecil Airport. LSI became employee-owned via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2006 and acquired Aviation Systems Inc. in December 2010 to vertically integrate training device manufacturing.

The company's core products span courseware development (using its proprietary Venus 2 Enterprise/V2E platform and SCO Workbench authoring tool), high-fidelity hardware maintenance trainers (notably the AH-64E Apache L-7AY with 326 fault isolation procedures, the UH-60M Black Hawk BHMT-M, and the CH-47 Chinook CHMT), operator training devices including a six-degree-of-freedom LCAC Full Mission Trainer, virtual interactive training (VIE) applications for Apache, Chinook, and C-130, VR/AR/XR solutions built on Microsoft HoloLens and Unity, mobile training applications, electronic classrooms, technical data support (S1000D-compliant), and international training delivery. The proprietary V2E platform produces SCORM 2004-compliant courseware deployable across iOS, Android, and Windows, with xAPI/Learning Record Store integration for learner performance tracking via the Learner's Performance Dashboard and Competency Builder applications.

LSI makes money through prime contracts and subcontracts with the U.S. Department of Defense across all four service branches, Foreign Military Sales administered by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency to allied nations, and subcontract positions with defense primes including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics IT, Rockwell Collins, and Bath Iron Works. The company leverages GSA ASTRO and Navy SeaPort-e IDIQ contract vehicles for streamlined procurement, with pricing determined per statement of work through competitive bidding or sole-source negotiation. Notable program awards include a $30M+ Pakistan P-3 Orion FMS contract, a $22M+ Navy Surface Warfare training contract, the 2023 Air Force TSA IV contract, the H-1 Training Device Modernization Program, the ACV Driver Training System prototype, and F-35 Lightning II courseware covering 50+ skillsets.

Name

Logistic Services International, Inc.

Legal name

Logistic Services International, Inc.

Website

https://lsijax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Logistic Services International (LSI) is an employee-owned Jacksonville, Florida defense contractor founded in 1978 that designs and delivers military training solutions, including courseware, high-fidelity hardware maintenance trainers, VR/AR/XR simulations, and learning analytics, for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied foreign militaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Training Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems (IMABAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Operations & Force Readiness (BPAIAHAA), Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL), Learning & Development (L&D) & Training Management (EDABAIAC)

Keywords

• Military training solutions
• Defense simulation training
• Naval aviation training
• Military courseware development
• Maintenance training devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Defense Contracts - Professional Services: Prime and subcontract positions on U.S. Department of Defense contracts for training solutions development, delivery, and support. Revenue is project-based with multi-year contract periods.
2. Hardware and Simulation Device Sales: Sale of training simulators, simulation devices, and hardware components to military customers. One-time hardware sales tied to specific training programs.
3. Foreign Military Sales (FMS): Training solutions and support services sold to foreign governments through U.S. government FMS programs, including aircraft-specific training (P-3 Orion, E-2 Hawkeye) and related courseware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LSI designs, develops, and delivers military training solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied foreign militaries. Offerings include interactive courseware, high-fidelity maintenance and operator training devices, virtual interactive environments, VR/AR/XR training applications, mobile training apps, electronic classrooms, and instructor support services. The company operates a 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility supporting hardware fabrication alongside its proprietary Venus 2 Enterprise (V2E) learning platform and SCO Workbench authoring tool.

Product overview

LSI is a training solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for military and defense training. The core offerings include: courseware development using Venus 2 Enterprise (V2E) and SCO Workbench tools; hardware training devices including the AH-64E L-7AY Apache Maintenance Trainer (their most sophisticated trainer with 326 FIPs, 97 MOCs, and 240 R&I tasks), UH-60M Black Hawk Maintenance Trainer (BHMT-M), and CH-47 Chinook Maintenance Trainer (CHMT); virtual interactive training solutions (VIE) for Apache, Chinook, and C-130 aircraft; VR/AR/XR solutions using Microsoft HoloLens; mobile training applications for iOS, Android, and Windows; and technical data support including S1000D-compliant publications. These products are complemented by electronic classrooms, instructor services, manufacturing capabilities, and international training programs. The company's training solutions support the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, foreign militaries, and defense contractors across Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Courseware Development Interactive courseware and curriculum development using the Venus 2 Enterprise (V2E) tool, producing SCORM 2004 compliant training and mobile device applications from the same content for military customers.
• Electronic Classrooms Designs and assembles electronic classrooms with servers, instructor stations with dual flat panel monitors, and student workstations configured to meet specific military customer learning environment needs.
• Instructor & Training Support Services Experienced instructors delivered to support military aviation and academic courses at designated military installations, LSI facilities, and worldwide military facilities.
• Manufacturing & Production 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at Cecil Airport providing ground-up design, rapid prototyping, fabrication, welding, painting, machining, and electrical integration for training devices.
• International Training Full spectrum aviation training for foreign military customers including curriculum development, classroom instruction, maintenance training, flight training, and mobile training teams.
• Maintenance Training Devices

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced live flight training hours through simulation integration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StraCon Services GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeammate partner on Army Virtual Learning Environment (AVLE) program. StraCon provides complementary training development services as part of the LSI-led team, contributing to the Army's distributed learning and virtual training initiatives.
• Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSI serves as teammate/subcontractor on multiple Northrop Grumman defense contracts, providing specialized training solutions for naval and aviation programs. Northrop Grumman serves as prime contractor with LSI contributing specific training development and simulation capabilities.
• General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSI teammate on NETPDTC (Navy Education and Training Professional Development Center) contracts providing fleet-wide training courseware development and distribution services.
• Lockheed Martin Systems and SensorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSI provides training support for Taiwan Navy P-3C Orion Foreign Military Sales program under Lockheed Martin prime contract. LSI develops aircraft-specific training curriculum and simulation for the surveillance aircraft sale.
• Bath Iron WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer training program. Bath Iron Works is the shipbuilder with LSI providing crew training solutions and training system development for the next-generation surface combatant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAE USA: CAE is the largest pure-play provider of military flight simulation and training services, including for U.S. Navy and Air Force platforms. Highly comparable to LSI in training device manufacturing, courseware, and integrated training support for rotorcraft and fixed-wing military aircraft.
• Dignitas Technologies: Dignitas specializes in modeling, simulation, and training solutions for U.S. Army and DoD customers, with deep work in OneSAF, virtual environments, and immersive training. Directly comparable to LSI in delivering simulation-based military training and custom training software.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA): ARA delivers defense training systems, simulation, and human-performance research for DoD. Comparable to LSI through its training systems division, including live-virtual-constructive training, simulation devices, and engineering services for military customers.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos produces military training systems, including unmanned target systems and tactical training solutions for DoD. Comparable to LSI in building specialized hardware training devices and supporting DoD flight/training programs at the operational level.
• Cubic Defense (Cubic Corporation): Cubic provides live, virtual, and constructive training solutions for the U.S. military and allied nations, including air combat training and immersive simulation. Closely comparable to LSI's mix of training devices, courseware, and international military training services.
• Cole Engineering Services (CESI): CESI delivers modeling, simulation, and training solutions primarily for U.S. Army and DoD customers, with a focus on synthetic training environments. Direct peer to LSI in DoD simulation and training services.

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: SAIC is a large federal services integrator with significant defense training and simulation work across Navy, Army, and Marine Corps programs. Overlaps with LSI on training systems engineering and full-spectrum training support, but competes across a much broader portfolio.
• Leidos: Leidos provides integrated training solutions and simulation for DoD aviation, maritime, and ground programs as part of a much larger defense services portfolio. Competes with LSI on Navy and joint-service training awards at a broader scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen provides defense training, learning, and human-performance services across DoD and federal civilian agencies. Comparable to LSI in instructional systems design and learning analytics, but at significantly larger scale and across adjacent consulting areas.

Emerging players

• ECS Federal: ECS Federal delivers IT and training solutions for DoD and federal civilian agencies, including learning management and instructional content development. Comparable to LSI in LMS/courseware and DoD learning services, but typically at smaller contract scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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