Analysis, conference contributions and professional commentary on defence training, synthetic environments and capability governance.
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This page collects strategic analysis, published articles, conference papers and presentations related to defence training transformation, synthetic environments and the governance of complex training capability.
The perspectives shared here are shaped by more than two decades of work with military training and simulation, including leadership of the Norwegian Army Training and Simulation Centre and ongoing engagement with the wider defence training and simulation community. All views and commentary expressed on this site are solely mine and do not necessarily represent the positions of my employer or any affiliated organisation.
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Insights · April 2026
Five signals from ITEC 2026 — from AI terrain pipelines to data-driven AARs and institutional transformation — that point to a defence training industry asking harder questions and building more integrated answers. Read Full Insight → |
A connected series examining the gap in Nordic synthetic training capability and proposing a concrete architecture to address it — from strategic framing to actionable blueprint.
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ITEC 2026: The Signals That Give Me Genuine Optimism
Insights ITEC 2026: The Signals That Give Me Genuine Optimism I came to ITEC wearing two hats. What I saw — in the best paper, the highly commended work, the panel, and on the floor — pointed in a consistent and significant direction. 6–8 min read · ITEC 2026 · Defence Training Technology · LVC…
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From Army to OneArc Business Development Director
Announcement From Army to OneArc BD Director A New Chapter for me in Defence Simulation Now with 6–8 min read · LVC Integration · Nordic Defence · OneArc · Synthetic Training · NORDEFCO Disclaimer: As of 13 April 2026, I am employed by BAE Systems OneArc as Business Development Director, Nordics & Baltics. The views…
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Why does Military Synthetic Training not Scale Well?
Insights Why Does Military Synthetic Training Not Scale Well? After twenty-four years running live, constructive and virtual training; Military Synthetic Training in the Norwegian Army — the technology works. What consistently fails is the systems thinking that connects it. 10–12 min read · Military Synthetic Training · LVC Integration · Defence Procurement · Norwegian Army…
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Constructive Simulation: Training the Division to Think and Fight
Strategic Insight Training Division to Think and Fight: Getting Constructive Simulation Right February 2026 · Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen Constructive simulation only creates readiness when it trains cognition: decision-making under uncertainty, tempo, friction, and consequence. For much of the past two decades, division- and brigade-level headquarters training received less attention than lower-echelon readiness. Expeditionary operations and…
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Who Actually Owns Training and Simulation Outcomes?
Strategic Insight Who Actually Owns Training and Simulation Outcomes? Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Strategic governance for measurable readiness Training outcomes are often described as a shared responsibility — but in practice, they are frequently owned by no one. While systems, instructors and units all contribute, accountability for measurable training effect is often unclear. This lack…
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Governance Is the Real Training System
Strategic Insight Governance Is the Real Training System Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, ownership, measurable readiness To expand on my two previous posts, I have come to the conclusion that Governance Is the Real Training System. Post 1: Why Training and Simulation Decisions Fail – Even When the Technology Works Post 2: If Simulation Is…
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If Simulation Is Optional, It Is Not a Capability
Strategic Insight If Simulation Is Optional – It Is Not a Capability Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, mandate, measurable readiness If simulation is optional, it does not constitute a capability. In large organisations, optional use inevitably leads to uneven standards, declining proficiency, and weak return on investment. This is not a cultural issue or a…
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Why Training and Simulation Decisions Fail – Even When the Technology Works
Strategic Insight Why Training and Simulation Fail – Even When the Technology Works Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, ownership, operational effect Despite significant investment in advanced training and simulation systems, many defence organisations struggle to realise lasting operational capability. The reason is rarely technological. More often, it lies in unclear ownership, weak mandate and insufficient…
Selected technical papers, conference contributions and presentation material.
London · April 2026
Panel contribution addressing training transformation and the evolving role of synthetic training environments in modern defence readiness. The related Insights article is now published.
Orlando · December 2026
Subject to approval, the final technical paper and any related presentation material will be published here following the conference.
Longer-form articles published through external defence and security platforms.
