BAE Systems Unveils AI Role Player for Mimesis Maritime Simulator at ITEC 26
BAE Systems has introduced an AI-driven role-player capability for its Mimesis maritime battle simulator, showcased at the 2026 International Training Technology Exhibition and Conference (ITEC 26) in London. This new AI capability is designed to simulate the maritime warfare environment by modeling the movement and behavior of ships, submarines, and other platforms. It digitally replicates their capabilities, including combat management systems, sensors, and effectors, and can also replicate threats and stimulate operational software. Richard Goldstone, BAE Systems' business development lead for maritime simulation and training, explained that traditionally, training a warfare team required a costly set of experienced role players. The new AI capability, developed by training a large language model, aims to replace these role players by providing accurate responses based on predefined roles and actions. 
