End-to-end military training and simulation
Calian has delivered realistic, immersive simulation-based military training for over 25 years for more than 250,000 military personnel at over 30 locations across NATO countries.
Seamlessly integrate your existing training technology stack
Connecting systems, objectives and execution into large-scale exercises through technology
We design and develop training by connecting the right technology and exercise content to meet your exercise objectives. No matter what tools you are using, we build a common training environment for large-scale exercises.
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From concept to execution to after-action review, Calian's training tools deliver a superior training experience. Using a systems-agnostic approach, we integrate simulation and operational systems into a single immersive training environment for a "train-as-you-fight" experience.
Harnessing virtual command for robust training
With VCCI, we deliver the highest level of realism. VCCI seamlessly integrates simulation data and command-and-control applications, building integrated synthetic environments for complex, multi-agency, multi-national training.
Streamlining exercise development for your team
MaestroEDE™ offers a tailored web-based solution, adaptable to your organization’s unique needs. Whether you prefer SaaS, on-premise, or cloud-based, it provides exercise leaders with efficient, flexible control throughout an exercise’s lifecycle.
Harness the power of wargaming
Test your operational concepts and assumptions with wargaming technology. Wargaming turns theory into practice, delivering improved strategic planning.
Deep dive with immersive technologies
Deliver immersive, high-value training using Calian 360 videos, VR and AR solutions. Training in immersive environments is cheaper and lower-risk, with improved retention and reduced time to competency.
Aramis: enhancing military reviews with precision
Harness the power of Aramis, ad military-grade AAR tool, to visualize and better understand complex simulation and exercise data. With its swift analysis and NATO MIP LC2IEDM compatibility, it improves learning outcomes and adapts to any synthetic training environment.
Synthetic Training Environments
Synthesizing modern challenges with advanced training solutions
Prepare for modern challenges with advanced training solutions that leverage over 25 years of innovation experience in synthetic training environments. Shape exercises to meet your training needs using our innovative technologies and lessons learned about the modern operating environment.
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Cloud-powered training: reach, efficiency and savings
Ensuring realism and authentic military training in every scenario
Synthetic training environments deliver maximum value for your training budget
Calian's training and simulation learning and experience
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Translating lessons learned into effective training
Using STEs for high-readiness training
Benefits of distributed training solutions
Exercise design, development and delivery (E3D)
Benefit from a comprehensive training approach with integrated solutions spanning from concept to delivery to after-action review. Experience the seamless fusion of design, development and delivery to meet your diverse exercise requirements.
Harnessing decades of expertise for modern training solutions
- Experience a consolidated virtual environment tailored for designing, developing and delivering exercises across various agencies and sites.
- Built through decades of collaboration with the Canadian Army’s simulation centre.
- Continuously updated and improved to anticipate future challenges and leverage the latest tech breakthroughs.
Accelerating training through tech evolution
- Harness artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model (LLM) innovations for efficient exercise development.
- Generate and assess exercise content with minimal human input for enhanced results.
- Develop large-scale training exercises faster, with greater agility.
Reduce time to competency with immersive tech
- Harness the power of immersive training technologies (TT) for a safer, more cost-effective way to develop skills than relying on live simulation alone.
- Immerse military personnel in realistic, interactive training environments.
- Experience hyper-realistic scenarios through advanced tools like 360 video, AR, VR, MR and XR.
Specialized leadership training
Equipping leaders with training, education and skills development is essential to preparing military leaders to navigate complex challenges. With industry-leading expertise and powerful training technologies, we develop leaders and equip them for success.
We move the world forward
We create, develop and manufacture innovative products, solutions and technologies to solve the worlds most complex challenges.
Domestic disaster management
Strengthening disaster response preparedness
Surge capacity
Modernize your defence operations
Social responsibility at Calian
Committed to social responsibility.
ESG—more than a buzzword.
Our vision builds on our mission, values, historical commitment to social responsibility and key competencies. It provides a framework and focus for our activities and corporate communications related to ESG (Environmental Social Governance).
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Your service inspires us.
Proudly welcoming 100+ veterans to our team every year
Their expertise enriches our solutions, and hiring military spouses is our heartfelt way of giving back to the defence community. We’re committed to being there for you, in and out of uniform.
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Relocating? We’ve got you covered.
3,700+ family members connected with family doctors
Our partnership with the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services ensures that military family members are connected with family doctors, hassle-free.
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Building a resilient defence community together.
$650,000+ in corporate giving
We are woven into the military community’s fabric, our support extending to renowned organizations and causes. We’re not just about business; we are about building a supportive and resilient defence community together.
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Engaging in research that matters.
Our contributions to significant research projects and our focus on environmental safety are unwavering. We’re front-runners in compliance with environmental laws and continually innovate to lessen our ecological footprint.
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Committed to exceeding expectations.
30+ Indigenous community engagements
With a published Indigenous engagement policy, Calian sets out the framework and guidelines for all Calian business activities while being wholly committed to meeting—even exceeding—the five per cent Indigenous participation requirement on all federal contracts.
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Global innovation for connected, safe & healthy lives
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