U.S. firms sign MOU to integrate military wargaming systems

Valkyrie Enterprises announced on January 21, 2026, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems OneArc to jointly pursue business and technology development opportunities supporting the U.S. Department of War and allied nations, formalizing a new partnership focused on advanced military training and simulation systems.

The agreement was signed on December 2 on the exhibit floor of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida, by Valkyrie President and CEO Dave Streett and OneArc President Rahul C. Thakkar, according to a company statement. The MOU sets the framework for closer technical integration between Valkyrie’s Joint Theater Level Simulation – Global Operations (JTLS-GO) system and OneArc’s broader simulation and training ecosystem.

As noted by Valkyrie Enterprises, the partnership is intended to expand JTLS-GO’s current integration with OneArc’s simulation environment, enabling more seamless use across joint and coalition training activities. Both systems are already used by NATO nations and allied militaries for training, mission rehearsal, and wargaming, creating an existing user base that the companies aim to support with a more unified solution.

JTLS-GO is designed to allow military decision-makers to generate and analyze scenarios for large-scale, multi-domain combat operations at the operational level of war. The system is used by organizations including Joint Staff J7, NATO commands, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to conduct wargaming, mission rehearsals, and analytical activities tied to major exercises and interoperability programs. By linking JTLS-GO more closely with OneArc’s tools, the companies aim to improve the continuity between planning, simulation, and execution-focused training.

“This MOU allows both OneArc and Valkyrie Enterprises to deliver a complete wargaming and simulation program our defense partners need today,” Streett said in a statement. “Much like a coalition force, both companies are adding strength on strength.”

OneArc, a BAE Systems subsidiary, focuses on helping U.S., NATO, and allied forces adopt and scale commercial and non-traditional defense technologies through partnerships with specialized technology providers. Thakkar said the agreement aligns with that strategy by combining complementary capabilities into a single, more effective training architecture.

“OneArc is focused on helping U.S., NATO, and allied forces adopt and scale commercial, non-traditional defense technologies delivered as products, solutions, and services through strong partnerships like the one we share with Valkyrie,” Thakkar said. “By combining our strengths, we’re better together for the missions ahead.”

According to the companies, the combined Valkyrie–OneArc offering is intended to address those requirements by integrating modeling, simulation, and mission rehearsal tools into a single synthetic environment that can be scaled across different command levels and national users. The goal is to support more frequent, realistic training while improving interoperability between allied forces operating under different doctrines and technical standards.

Valkyrie Enterprises said its role in the partnership builds on its experience delivering mission-focused technology and services to government customers, particularly in the areas of modeling, simulation, and decision-support systems.

The announcement did not include financial terms or a timeline for specific joint projects, but both companies indicated the agreement will guide future contract pursuits and technical development efforts. The MOU establishes a formal mechanism for coordinating work in support of Department of War requirements and allied defense programs, particularly those tied to large-scale exercises and coalition operations.