SystemsLive Fire Scoring

Automated live-fire scoring.

Every live-fire impact, automatically measured at the exact point of strike.

Conventional live-fire scoring depends on either tower observation or electronic systems that still rely on operator input. Both leave room for dispute. We replace them with video and acoustic sensing that records and measures each impact directly, automatically, and within 3 seconds of the round landing. The technology has been in service on military ranges since 1987.

Two simultaneous impacts on the same range during a live-fire pass — Two impacts, one pass. Each is located and measured independently, whether they land a second apart or on top of each other.

Measured, not estimated

We use two kinds of sensor. Video fixes the area covered by a salvo to within ±1 m and captures the visual evidence. Where an acoustic sensor is added, every individual projectile is fixed to within ±20 cm. The original sensor data is retained for every measurement and remains available for review.

Scoring screen: two synchronised camera views of the same impact, with the scored result beside them — One pass, scored. Two cameras record the same impact from different bearings; where the two lines cross fixes it on the ground. Distance and bearing from the target are on the screen before the aircraft has turned.

Three frames from one engagement: the round striking an armoured target, the firing position, and the impact fixed under the scoring crosshair — The same measurement applies to direct fire. One engagement from launch to scored impact. Air-to-ground, ground-to-air, ground-to-ground and naval fire are all handled by the same sensors.

Training outcomes

Each engagement becomes an after-action package: impact location, approach geometry, and outcome, ready for review with the crew. Aircrews and ground personnel analyse performance and correct technique on the next engagement, without waiting for physical target inspection. Crews reach the required standard faster, with fewer rounds fired.

A live pass, scored the moment it lands. The same event that becomes the after-action package above.

Range control tower — Range control, and the crews who use it. The scoring system is delivered as part of the range, not as equipment left on it.

Crews reviewing a sortie at the operator consoles — Range control, and the crews who use it. The scoring system is delivered as part of the range, not as equipment left on it.

Configured to your range

Each system is configured to your operational profile and to the specifications of the range it will serve. Installation and on-site commissioning are always included.

Target array laid out across the range ahead of a live-fire pass — The target array, set out to the profile of the mission being flown. Every marker is surveyed before the first pass, so each impact is measured against a known plan.

Standing targets under automatic fire. Each projectile is fixed to within ±20 cm.