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

ITEC 2026: The Signals That Give Me Genuine Optimism

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
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 Integration · Synthetic Training I… Read More

From Army to OneArc Business Development Director

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Announcement · April 2026 From Army to OneArc BD Director A New Chapter for me in Defence Simulation Published 13 April 2026 · 6–8 min read · LVC Integration · Nordic Defence · Synthetic Training · NORDEFCO Editor’s note, July 2026: This article was published on 13 April 2026, on joining BAE Systems OneArc as Business Development Director, Nordics &… Read More

Why does Military Synthetic Training not Scale Well?

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Military Synthetic Training: Why Scale Still Fails
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 · VBS4 What is Military… Read More

Building a Standing Training Ecosystem for NORDEFCO

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Building the NORDEFCO Standing Training Ecosystem
INSIGHTS From Gap to Architecture: Building the NORDEFCO Standing Training Ecosystem The system isn’t missing because the technology isn’t ready. It’s missing because no one has decided to build it. 13–15 min read · NORDEFCO · NATO JFCN · LVC · Standing Architecture · Multi-Domain Training · Operational Readiness Disclaimer: I am a recently retired Norwegian Lieutenant Colonel with nearly… Read More