{"id":15254,"date":"2016-08-24T15:24:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T15:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2016\/08\/24\/strong-growth-predicted-for-simulation-training-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:28:28","slug":"strong-growth-predicted-for-simulation-training-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/training-sim\/2016\/08\/24\/strong-growth-predicted-for-simulation-training-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong growth predicted for simulation training technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The value of simulation-based training to the military might be measured by the market for commercial providers. <br\/><br\/> According to market research firm Strategic Defence Intelligence, that global market is projected to grow by 2.9 percent a year, to US $17.7 billion in 2026. <br\/><br\/> <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.army-technology.com\/news\/newsreport-global-military-simulation-and-virtual-training-market-to-grow-at-a-cagr-of-290-4983152\" target=\"_blank\">ArmyTechnology.com reports<\/a> that the growth will be driven by the need of militaries around the world to cut spending on traditional training methods. 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