Inside Guardiaris’ Vision for Modern Soldier Training.

At UMEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Guardiaris presented two complementary solutions focused on soldier preparation and battlefield protection, the Small Arms Mobile Trainer and the Battlefield Anti Aircraft Non kinetic System. The systems reflect a broader shift toward mobile training assets and electronic means of countering aerial threats without kinetic engagement.

During UMEX 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, Guardiaris used the exhibition floor in Abu Dhabi to outline its approach to modern military training and tactical support, emphasizing portability, realism, and operational relevance. The company showcased the Small Arms Mobile Trainer, designed to deliver immersive small unit training in constrained environments, alongside the Battlefield Anti-Aircraft Non-Kinetic System, or BANS, a very short-range air defense solution developed with Carboteh to disrupt hostile aircraft mission execution through non kinetic effects, according to company representatives speaking on site.
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 Guardiaris presented the BANS system, a shoulder-fired portable device designed to digitally simulate a missile launch pattern to trigger an aircraft’s warning systems (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Guardiaris positions itself as a provider of simulation and training software operating in both the defence and civil sectors, with a development approach driven by R&D. The SAMT is presented as a mobile and configurable training system based on patented “laserless” technology, designed to remove constraints associated with laser-based solutions.

The system is built around a modular LED wall assembled from stackable screens, intended to be resized depending on available space while maintaining high brightness and stable image quality. This architecture is aimed at enabling deployment across different infrastructures, including temporary facilities, without relying on a permanent live-fire range. The immersive environment also includes a modular floor integrating a sound system and vibration feedback, intended to reproduce battlefield-like sensory pressure and increase the trainee’s cognitive load during tactical scenarios.

The system includes data collection functions intended to measure performance objectively. An After-Action Review (AAR) capability provides exercise playback and performance indicators covering weapon handling in six degrees of freedom (6 DoF), accuracy, shot timing, as well as shooter position and posture. Guardiaris also highlights the integration of physiological parameters through connected smart glasses capable of measuring eye tracking, to assess focus and reaction under stress.

On the hardware side, SAMT relies on a patented module mounted on a Picatinny rail or integrated into a modified real weapon or replica, in order to preserve weapon handling and movements close to service equipment. The system is designed to accommodate a wide range of platforms, including small arms, anti-tank weapons, military vehicles, and remote weapon stations. Multiple SAMT units can be networked to train several squads simultaneously within the same scenario, including from separate positions. Available add-ons include a “Guard Rail” acting as physical cover for training from protected firing positions, and a Mobile Training Center (MTC) containerised integration designed to deploy a training capability rapidly across multiple locations.

In parallel, Guardiaris presented the BANS system, developed by Carboteh, a spin-off company based in Ljubljana (Slovenia). The system is presented as a shoulder-fired portable device designed to digitally simulate a missile launch pattern in order to trigger an aircraft’s warning systems. The operational intent is to induce an immediate defensive reaction from the crew, prompting the release of countermeasures, including infrared flares, in response to a perceived threat. This approach aims to disrupt mission execution and create a vulnerability window, particularly when integrated into a broader very short-range air defence setup.

BANS is presented with an operational reach of up to 5 km, IP56 environmental resistance (dust and water), and up to 500 activations using a dual battery pack. The system’s layout indicates an ergonomic configuration intended for rapid tactical use, including a red dot sight, folding stock, front grip and trigger, as well as a reflector associated with the stimulation signal emission. Guardiaris states that combined employment with MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense System) can increase engagement effectiveness, as the aircraft is already committed to a defensive sequence and may be forced to alter its flight path or abort the mission.

Beyond the exhibition context, Guardiaris aligns with a broader trend in which synthetic training becomes a key tool to accelerate operational readiness, standardise evaluation, and multiply exercises at reduced logistical cost while maintaining realistic scenarios. The industrial approach, combining close-combat training simulators with non-kinetic systems linked to air defence, reflects an intent to address both training requirements and certain tactical employment concepts. As these technologies spread, their proliferation will depend on military demand, interoperable training architectures, and export control frameworks, particularly for solutions capable of influencing aircraft mission behaviour and countermeasure usage.