What Simlat does

Simlat Ltd., founded in 2004 and headquartered in Petah-Tikva, Israel with a US subsidiary (Simlat Inc.) in Miami, develops high-fidelity simulation and training systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Its core technology stack centers on a modular simulation engine that supports any platform, payload, and mission configuration and integrates with major ground control stations (MAVLink, UgCS, INSITU INEXA Control, Lockheed Martin VCSi) and UAS airframes (ScanEagle, Aeronautics Orbiter, Roboteam MTGR/ROCU, Brock Havoc). The product portfolio comprises full-crew and classroom trainers (C-STAR, INTER, IMPACT), specialized mission simulators (ASTRA for Counter-UAS, PHOENIX-FPV for first-person-view, TALIS for VR takeoff/landing), a browser-delivered cloud simulator (Simlat Cloud), and modular add-ons (FORNAX for synthetic dataset generation, POLARIS for UTM, PANEL for performance analytics, COSMOS for 3D content authoring).

Name

Simlat

Legal name

Simlat Ltd.

Website

https://simlat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simlat provides high-fidelity UAS training and simulation systems — including full-crew trainers, cloud-delivered simulators, CUAS and FPV trainers, and synthetic data services — for military defense organizations and commercial drone operators globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UAS Simulation Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Flight Training (611512), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Serious Games & Simulation Studios (Training, Defense, Enterprise) (MPAFAAAH), Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

Keywords

• UAS simulation software
• Drone training systems
• Counter-UAS training
• Flight simulation software
• Military simulation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tiqva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. UAS Simulation Systems: Sale and licensing of high-fidelity simulation systems including C-STAR, INTER, IMPACT, and other training simulators for military and commercial UAS applications
2. Cloud Simulation Services: Subscription-based cloud simulation services via Simlat Cloud enabling remote training access
3. Professional Services: Training system deployment, customization, and ongoing support services
4. Dataset Generation Services: FORNAX photorealistic dataset generation service for ML training and validation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Simlat develops and sells high-fidelity Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) training and simulation software for military and commercial customers. Its portfolio includes full crew training systems, integrated simulators connecting to real ground control stations, classroom training systems, cloud-based simulation, counter-UAS training, FPV drone simulation, and specialized modules for photorealistic dataset generation, UTM simulation, and performance analytics. The platform supports any UAS platform, payload, and mission configuration.

Product overview

Simlat offers a comprehensive suite of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) training and simulation solutions designed for both military and commercial customers. The product portfolio includes core simulation systems (C-STAR, INTER, IMPACT, ASTRA, PHOENIX-FPV, TALIS), cloud-based training (Simlat Cloud), and specialized modules (FORNAX for ML dataset generation, POLARIS for UTM simulation, PANEL for performance evaluation, COSMOS for 3D content creation). The architecture combines a modular approach where standalone training systems (C-STAR) and integrated trainers (INTER) serve as primary simulation platforms, supplemented by cloud delivery, specialized mission trainers, and analytics/evaluation tools that work together to provide end-to-end UAS training solutions for any platform, payload, and mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C-STAR Full Crew Stand Alone Training System providing high-fidelity crew training for all team members involved in UAS operations. Sold as a standalone training simulator for military and commercial UAS crews.
• INTER Integrated Training Simulator composed of an instructor station connected to a real UAS Ground Control Station (GCS) or Operator Control Unit (OCU), providing highly realistic training environments with advanced mission and instructional capabilities. Supports Mission Planner/MAVLink, UgCS, INSITU INEXA Control, Lockheed Martin VCSi, INSITU ScanEagle, Aeronautics Orbiter, Roboteam MTGR & ROCU, and Brock Havoc.
• IMPACT ISR Multi Purpose Advanced Class Training system including a master instructor station and numerous trainee stations for simultaneous training sessions. Designed for classroom-style UAS training.
• Simlat Cloud Cloud-based UAS simulation accessible via common browsers, allowing users to train anywhere and anytime through pre-planned training sessions or free-flight exercises. Subscription-based delivery model.
• ASTRA High-fidelity CUAS (Counter-UAS) mission simulation system designed to train operators on detection, identification, decision making, and various mitigation effectors including electronic and kinetic. Supports TAK command and control.
• PHOENIX-FPV FPV Drone simulator for first-person-view piloting and mission operations, supporting hand controllers, FPV goggles, realistic flight dynamics, and multiplayer collaborative mission scenarios.
• TALIS Takeoff and Landing Immersive Simulation system using Virtual Reality (VR) Head-Mounted Display (HMD) for realistic VLOS pilot operation training.
• FORNAX Photorealistic dataset generation service for ML training and validation, enabling organizations to create large, diverse, and highly realistic image datasets using advanced simulation without manual labeling. Supports electro-optic and IR thermal sensors.
• POLARIS End-to-end simulation for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), providing simulated UAS traffic at scale and simulating rogue or malfunctioning UAS behavior with integration to UTM frameworks, autopilots, radars and ADS-Bs.
• PANEL Performance Evaluation module that automatically analyzes simulation data to evaluate trainees' performance and summarize it in rich graphic reports.
• COSMOS 3D Modeling Module providing a user-friendly framework for the design, compilation, testing and deployment of simulation-ready 3D content, allowing end users to create their own training areas and 3D entity models.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mission Planner / MAVLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationINTER integrated trainer supports Mission Planner / MAVLink protocol integration for realistic ground control station simulation
• UgCScoreTechnology or IntegrationINTER trainer supports UgCS ground control station for integrated UAS simulation
• INSITUcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupports INSITU INEXA Control and ScanEagle platforms for realistic operator training
• Lockheed Martin VCSicoreTechnology or IntegrationINTER trainer integrates with Lockheed Martin VCSi for defense UAS simulation
• Aeronautics OrbitercoreTechnology or IntegrationSupports Aeronautics Orbiter 2/3 platform simulation for comprehensive training
• Roboteam MTGR & ROCUcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupports Roboteam MTGR & ROCU tactical UAS systems for military training
• Brock HavoccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupports Brock Havoc platform for specialized UAS training scenarios
• TAK (Team Awareness Kit)coreTechnology or IntegrationASTRA CUAS training system supports TAK command and control with specialized plugins

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bohemia Interactive Simulations: BISim builds high-fidelity military simulation and virtual training software (VBS series) widely used by defense customers. It overlaps directly with Simlat's mission rehearsal and crew training use cases for military UAS and ground operations.
• Quantum3D: Quantum3D provides image generation, COTS simulation hardware, and training content for military customers. It is comparable to Simlat in serving defense simulation buyers with high-fidelity visual and training systems.
• SimIS: SimIS develops simulation-based training solutions for military and public safety, including UAS operator training. It is a direct competitor to Simlat in delivering realistic, scenario-driven UAS and mission rehearsal products.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a global leader in aviation and defense simulation, offering UAS training solutions alongside fixed-wing and rotary training systems. It competes with Simlat in the defense and commercial UAS training market as a much broader, publicly traded incumbent.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a large defense prime with UAS platforms (including legacy Insitu ScanEagle integrations that Simlat supports) and a growing simulation and training business. It is a broad incumbent that can package competing UAS training capability.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense electronics company with UAS, training, and simulation capabilities. As a fellow Israeli defense player with broader offerings, it is a regional incumbent peer with overlapping customer relationships.
• Thales Group: Thales is a global defense and aerospace prime with training and simulation capabilities, including for air traffic and mission systems. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same defense simulation budgets as Simlat.

Emerging players

• RealFlight: RealFlight (by Great Planes/horizon Hobby) is a leading consumer and prosumer RC and drone flight simulator. It overlaps with Simlat's PHOENIX-FPV and TALIS products at the lower-cost, prosumer end of the UAS training market.

Others

• DJI: DJI is the dominant commercial drone manufacturer and bundles its own DJI Flight Simulator and FlightHub ecosystem. While not a direct competitor for high-end military simulation, it sets the floor for commercial UAS training tools.
• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: General Atomics is a leading military UAS manufacturer (Predator/MQ-9 series) and an adjacent ecosystem player. Simlat supports GCS-style integrations relevant to its operators, and GA-ASI represents a major end customer and potential integrator partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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