TASS now at all three CTCs
Published on June 30, 2022

U.S. Army PEO STRI: All three of the Army’s Combat Training Centers (CTCs) now have our Training Aircraft Survivability Equipment Simulation Suite (TASS). This means AH-64Es, UH/HH-60Ms, and CH-47Fs at all CTCs can fly with the TASS Kits. The system, which was already in use at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, and JRTC, Fort … Continued
ICE and Lulius Innovation announces Strategic Partnership to enhance Aviation Training Simulations, Sustainment Tracking and Analysis
Published on April 28, 2022
ICE, the developers of the Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) and Training ASE Stimulation Suite (TASS) for all helicopters in the Army inventory, announces the strategic partnership with Lulius Innovation, creator of the Aviation Status Dashboard (ASD). The partnership is designed to expand the portfolio of both companies and integrate modern technology to all Army … Continued
TASS Manufacturing and Delivery
Published on December 15, 2021

ICE completed manufacturing and shipping of 165 Training Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Stimulation Suites (TASS) for aviation collective training at U.S. Army Combat Training Centers (CTCs). TASS replicates Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) threats by providing interrogation, tracking, and targeting of instrumented players. It stimulates the ASE to provide realistic cockpit warnings and indications requiring … Continued
TASS Government Acceptance
Published on August 18, 2021

ICE successfully completed the first of three Government Acceptance Tests (GATs) for the Training Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Stimulation Suite (TASS) program at the National Training Center (NTC) Fort Irwin CA. The following two deliveries and GATs will be at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Fort Polk LA, and the Joint Multinational Readiness Center … Continued
ISO 2015: AS9100D Certified
Published on December 1, 2020
ICE received accreditation for demonstrating their ongoing commitment to quality by satisfying customer requirements and industry specifications.
UK AH-64E Apache TESS Upgrades
Published on August 1, 2020

Contract award received to produce 32 AH-64E Apache TESS training systems and mission essential hardware and spares for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. ICE originally contracted with the UK in 2000 to produce the Collective Training System (CTS) for the Westland Apache Helicopter (WAH).
Aviation Integration at DRTS Ranges
Published on May 1, 2020

ICE Apache TESS hardware and associated software will be integrated into the Lockheed Martin Digital Range Training System (DRTS) to add the aircraft player into three live-fire ranges: Orchard Range, Idaho; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Arotech Training and Simulation Division Acquires Inter-Coastal electronics
Published on February 10, 2020
Ann Arbor, Michigan – February 10, 2020 – Arotech Corporation’s Training and Simulation Division has acquired Inter-Coastal Electronics, Inc. (ICE), a privately owned corporation headquartered in Mesa, AZ. For over 30 years, ICE has been a leading provider of live training and test instrumentation systems. ICE designs, manufactures, and supports complex instrumentation ecosystems supporting strategic … Continued
Qatar AH-64E TESS Completed for Delivery
Published on January 19, 2020

ICE completed manufacturing, production, and DCMA Government Acceptance Testing of the AH-64E Apache Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) for the Qatar Air Force, including air, ground, and support equipment. This effort was accomplished within a one year time frame per Customer request. Trips are planned to conduct the Physical Audit, Site Acceptance Testing, and New … Continued
TLD Contract Renewed
Published on December 1, 2019

ICE completed manufacturing and production of 180 Training Laser Designators (TLD) for the AH-64E MTADS Modernized Day Side Assembly (MDSA) for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control within one year per Customer request. A follow on IDIQ contract was awarded January 2020.