U.S. Army CPE ST3

06/08/2026

Attention Team Orlando and industry!

We are partnering with the Central Florida Tech Grove to launch the Army Training Verse Innovation Prize Challenge—an exciting opportunity for industry, academia, startups, and non-traditional performers to help shape the future of military modeling and simulation.

This upcoming prize challenge is designed to accelerate the development of the Digital Enterprise Engineering Environment (DE3), an integrated, data-driven, AI-enabled modeling and simulation enterprise that will support the Army's next generation of training and readiness capabilities.

What We're Looking For
We are seeking innovative solutions and technologies in areas such as:
• Enterprise platform services
• Model marketplaces
• Data translation and interoperability
• Algorithm repurposing
• Software and data cataloging
• AI modeling and MLOps
• 3D model rendering
• Interactive chat and user-assistance layers
• Model onboarding and integration support

Challenge Areas
Participants will have the opportunity to compete across four challenge categories:

Challenge I – Foundation & Platform Services
Develop core platform capabilities and model marketplace solutions.
Prize Award: Up to $50,000

Challenge II – Intelligent Simulation Pipeline
Automate data translation, model onboarding, and AI/MLOps workflows.
Prize Award: Up to $100,000

Challenge III – Practical UAS Application
Build and reuse UAS and Counter-UAS models, behaviors, and scenarios.
Prize Award: Up to $100,000

Challenge IV – Capstone: Full Integration
Demonstrate an integrated, end-to-end, multi-user training ecosystem.
Prize Award: Up to $200,000

Total Anticipated Prize Purse
Up to $450,000 across four challenges

Who Should Participate?
We encourage participation from:
• Commercial technology companies
• Small businesses and startups
• Academic and research institutions
• Defense innovators
• Modeling & Simulation professionals
• AI and machine learning developers
• UAS and Counter-UAS solution providers
• Non-traditional performers interested in solving complex Army challenges

If your organization is interested in helping build the future of U.S. Army training, modeling, simulation, AI integration, and digital engineering, now is the time to start preparing.

Stay tuned for additional details and the official launch announcement.

Learn more: https://centralfloridatechgrove.org/army-training-verse-innovation-prize-challenge-waitlist/

06/07/2026

Delivering Capabilities Faster than Ever!

During Ivy Mass last month, personnel from our Project Lead Threat Systems Management Office (PL TSMO) utilized the MAMBA-E threat system to demonstrate highly complex electronic attack techniques, prompting operational units to request it for their own organic use.

As a direct result of Ivy Mass, the Army plans to capitalize on this success, bypass traditional lengthy acquisition cycles, and rapidly transition effective, lower-cost threat systems like MAMBA-E into offensive capabilities for the warfighter.

Read the article here: https://www.army.mil/article/292999

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FORT CARSON, Colo. — In less than one year the Army advanced its novel approach to modernizing command and control capabilities from proof of concept to...

06/06/2026

Today, June 6, 2026, marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day (“Operation Overlord”), where thousands of U.S. and Allied service members bravely fought – many making the ultimate sacrifice – to defend future generations against the spread of tyranny and evil. It is our solemn obligation to defend the values and way of life they fought for.

Illustration by Sgt. 1st Class Curt Lote, Army Communications and Outreach Office

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06/05/2026

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

Combat, accidents, disasters, and abuse are just a few of the causes of PTSD. The Army and CPE ST3 remain committed to helping our Soldiers and civilians address and treat any conditions they may experience.

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06/04/2026

We are on the West Coast today, as a representative from our Project Lead Threat Systems Management Office (PL TSMO) will be taking part in a panel discussion as part of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter Association of the United States Army’s Space: Enabling Multi-Domain Operations Symposium.

The Army is focused on creating its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) with the latest innovative technology, leveraging 21st Century experimentation. NGC2 will leverage space capabilities to enable the warfighter at every echelon and in every operational environment.

PL TSMO provides realistic threats that represent today’s complex warfighting environment. The PL TSMO portfolio includes threat emulation systems for electronic warfare, cyber, uncrewed aerial systems, and information advantage activities, and is one of only five CYBERCOM-accredited Red Teams authorized to perform full-spectrum cyber and physical threat assessments across Department of War systems.

In future conflicts, near-peer adversaries will not limit their electronic warfare and cyber-attacks. As a result, it is critical for the Army to remove the “training wheels” from future operational assessments and subject NGC2 and other future systems to a fully realistic threat environment.

We replicate those threats!

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GLAC- HOSTED SPACE SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULED JUNE 4-5 IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of AUSA is proud to host a symposium on June 4-5, 2026 in Long Beach, Calif. that addresses the compelling defense challenges of multi-domain operations from the ground to space.

The symposium, limited to 300 attendees to maximize robust interaction and meaningful exchange of information between panel members and the audience, will be held at the Marriott Downtown Long Beach Hotel.

Enabling Space-Based Kill Chains for Homeland Defense is one of the critical missions of Multi-Domain Operations. Bringing together all the constituents needed to achieve that is at the core of this symposium.

Invited and confirmed speakers include senior representatives from Army, Space Development Agency, Missile Defense Agency, Space Force, and Industry.

The symposium agenda and additional details are available on the GLAC website: https://www.glac-ausa.org/

06/03/2026

We are looking forward to briefing our programs, capabilities, and opportunities for industry at the Training and Simulation Industry Symposium (TSIS) on June 17-18 in Orlando, Florida. We hope to see you there!

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology - Team Orlando

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The draft agenda for TSIS 2026 is now available! Review the agenda at https://bit.ly/4d8q1co and then register today at https://bit.ly/4rbO9PT to confirm your spot.

06/02/2026

A new chapter begins in Army readiness!

Lt. Col. Kyle Hudalla assumed the PdM CTIS charter from Lt. Col. Jennifer Brewster duirng a ceremony here in Orlando, Florida, on May 28.

Read more about the transition and how the PdM CTIS team continues to deliver world-class training capabilities to the warfighter: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566552/product-manager-combat-training-instrumentation-systems-welcomes-new-leader

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Leadership of the Army’s Product Manger Combat Training Instrumentation Systems (PdM CTIS) passed from one leader to another during a change of charter ceremony at Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) headquarters in Orlando, Florida, on May 28.

06/01/2026

We replicate the threat!

Last month personnel from our PL TSMO and PM TRADE offices supported the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (J7 PMTEC) team to replicate enemy unmanned aircraft systems for Balikatan 2026.

Read the full story here: https://www.pacom.mil/About-USINDOPACOM/PMTEC/PMTEC-News/Article/4486089/aerial-drones-elevate-iamd-training-for-multinational-forces-at-balikatan-2026/

Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

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ZAMBALES, Philippines — The Integrated Air and Missile Defense exercise April 26-29 during Balikatan 2026 marked a significant step forward in multi-lateral Philippine-Japan-U.S. air defense training,

05/29/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed Lt. Col. Emery C. Baughan as the new Product Manager for Next Generation Constructive (NGC).

Taking the helm from Brentson Bell Jr., Baughan will lead the continued development of NGC—a cornerstone of the Army’s modernization strategy. This cloud-based system is set to replace legacy constructive training, ensuring commanders are prepared for large-scale, multi-domain combat operations.

Read the full article to learn more about the ceremony: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566419/cpe-st3-welcomes-new-product-manager-next-generation-constructive

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The staff of the U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3), along with family members and invited guests, gathered to witness the transfer of leadership responsibilities for Product Manager Next Generation Constructive (NGC) from Brentson Bell Jr., to...

05/27/2026

As National Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Month comes to a close, remember that everyone plays an important role in protecting and understanding the value of mission-critical information.

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