Nordic Synthetic Training Gap — Accepted for I/ITSEC 2026

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
I/ITSEC 2026 : Presenting "Closing the Nordic Synthetic Training Gap: From Exercises to Persistent LVC Environments"
Strategic Insight · I/ITSEC 2026 Nordic Synthetic Training Series From Three Articles to a Conference Paper: Closing the Nordic Synthetic Training Gap Three pieces on this site made the same argument about Nordic synthetic training from three angles. A paper accepted to I/ITSEC 2026 is where that argument gets tested outside Norway. Author Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Founder… Read More

Cold Response 2026: Training a Division with Live-Constructive Integration

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret
Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret Technical Paper · ITEC 2026 Training Transformation Cold Response 2026: Training a Division with Live-Constructive Integration How Norway designed and executed the first deliberate live-constructive architecture to train its full divisional structure — and what it means for the future of collective training at scale. Author Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Founder & Strategic… Read More

Governance: The Hidden Competitive Advantage

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Governance: The Hidden Competitive Advantage
INSIGHTS Governance: The Hidden Competitive Advantage in Defence Advisory 6–8 min read · Governance · Defence Advisory · Delivery Architecture The defence sector is entering a period of structural acceleration. Budgets are rising, multinational capability integration is expanding, and alliance-level interoperability requirements are becoming near-term realities. In this environment, most advisory firms compete on experience, networks, and individual credentials. Very… Read More

Synthetic Integration — The Nordic Opportunity

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Nordic digital connectivity and innovation at night with illuminated cities and mountains in the bac.
INSIGHTS Synthetic Integration — The Nordic Opportunity 6–8 min read · Synthetic Integration · LVC · Interoperability The Nordic and Baltic defence training market is entering a decisive phase. Budgets are rising, NATO integration is accelerating, and divisional structures are returning after decades of absence. Yet these developments do not automatically reward those who offer more advanced simulation tools. The… Read More

Governance, Not Technology, Is the Real Transformation

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Governanvce, Not Technology, Is the Real Transformation
Strategic Insight Governance, Not Technology, Is the Real Transformation February 17, 2026 · Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen The technology is basically ready. But technology in and of itself is not transformation. Transformation happens when governance changes. Recent industry thinking on the future of Command and Staff Training (CST) — including a detailed whitepaper by UK-based Cervus on the evolution of CST… Read More

Governance Is the Real Training System

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
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 Optional, It Is Not a… Read More