LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Team CATALYST, a multinational team led by By Light Professional IT Services LLC, will continue to Sprint 3 of NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Agile Procurement Process for the Next Generation Modelling and Simulation Programme. Team CATALYST’s members bring broad experience delivering large-scale distributed synthetic environments and simulation, wargaming and command-and-control capabilities fielded across Alliance nations. The decision allows By Light and Team CATALYST to participate in the next stage of the competitive evaluation process.
“Alliance readiness depends on nations being able to train, plan and make decisions together. Continuing to Sprint 3 gives Team CATALYST the opportunity to demonstrate how proven capabilities from across NATO nations can work together in an open, adaptable synthetic environment,” said By Light CEO Bob Donahue. “We see simulation not simply as a training tool, but as operational infrastructure that can strengthen interoperability, expose gaps earlier and help the Alliance make better decisions before they matter most.”
NexGen M&S is a core enabler of NATO’s digital transformation and Multi-Domain Operations agenda, modernizing how the Alliance trains, plans, wargames and conducts operational analysis. The program is designed to deliver a true next-generation common synthetic environment for the Alliance: persistent, data-centric and supporting four applications spanning training, wargaming, operational planning and operational analysis across all warfighting domains.
Team CATALYST members collectively hold the security credentials, NATO-nation presence, and proven expertise required for this strategic program. The team’s approach pairs proven, operational capabilities in defense simulation, wargaming, cyber and enterprise IT with an open, adaptable framework: solutions built by the Alliance, for the Alliance. Team CATALYST brings together six companies from across the Alliance nations:
- By Light (USA/UK) leads the team as chief systems integrator with data architecture, cyber and distributed simulation expertise.
- ETE Technology (Türkiye) provides a multi-domain synthetic environment simulation engine, and highly advanced simulation and data support technologies (hymots® and etecube®).
- Thales (France/UK) brings NATO network accreditation expertise, architecture development, Data and AI capabilities and network security.
- Leonardo (Italy) provides advanced simulation distribution technologies via OCEAN software and training support and simulation distribution expertise.
- Horizon Strategies (USA) and Liberty Business Associates (USA) provide subject-matter experts across the NATO support spectrum of senior professionals, military experts and technical advisors.
As the evaluation progresses through Sprint 3, Team CATALYST remains focused on demonstrating a secure, highly scalable synthetic environment. The team is committed to equipping NATO commanders with the critical decision advantage required to anticipate and outpace tomorrow’s multi-domain threats.
About By Light
By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company operates two divisions — Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training — providing advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems and AI-enabled live training that prepare forces for modern conflict. These same environments support the development and testing of ground and air autonomous systems, backed by U.S.-based manufacturing that onshores allied technologies into domestic production. By combining mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies and an expanding portfolio of advanced platforms, By Light helps defense organizations predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage. For the latest information on By Light’s portfolio of products, solutions, and commercial capabilities, visit bylight.com.
About Team CATALYST
Team CATALYST is a multinational industry team led by By Light Professional IT Services LLC and comprising By Light, ETE Technology, Thales, Leonardo, Horizon Strategies, and Liberty Business Associates. The team brings together expertise in modeling and simulation, wargaming, command and control, data architecture, secure systems integration and operational advisory support.
Led by By Light, one of five bidders continuing to Sprint 3 of NATO Allied Command Transformation’s competitive Agile Procurement Process for the Next Generation Modelling and Simulation Programme, Team CATALYST is proposing an open, adaptable and data-centric approach intended to connect NATO and national capabilities in support of coalition training, planning, wargaming and operational analysis.
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