Nautilus International, a reputable UK defense firm, offers an extensive range of cutting-edge simulation training services, discreet capabilities, and Internet of Things solutions to various sectors including Military, Law Enforcement Agencies, Allies, Partner Forces, Civil Nuclear, and Security Services. By continually pushing the boundaries through applied research and innovation, we aim to shape future technologies.
Our adaptability, versatility, and groundbreaking technologies are utilised by the UK Ministry of Defence, alongside Law Enforcement Agencies and Security Services globally.
Our Mission
To provide the next, future and generation after-next with innovative technologies, simulation training services, and discreet capabilities, to keep our worlds safe from threats.
Our Services
- Discreet Distraction & Disablement Products & Services
- Virtual Reality – Simulation Training Products & Services
- ISR – Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Simulation Training Services
- 3D CAD – Computer Aided Design, modelling, rigging and animation Simulation Services
- Accredited JALO, US & NATO JTAC Simulation Training & Accredited Training Simulators
- Medical Simulation #MedSimFX Training, Mass Casualty Effects & Wearable Wounds Training Services
- Battlefield Effects #BattSimFX Simulation Systems – RF Heavy Weapons, RF IEDs, RF RPGs, RF Sound Box Simulators, RF Smoke, RF Fire, RF Mortar simulation and RF LED Light Simulators
- Global Asset Tracking, Common Operating Picture & Control Monitoring Services
- Civil Nuclear Command & Control Software Applications – MIRA
- Concept of Operations or Concept of Employment, Digital Twin Simulation and Modelling
- AI – Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing & Deep Fake Technologies
Our Products
- MPMR – Mission Planning Mission Rehearsal
- AI – Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing & Machine Learning
- MIRA – Major Incident Response Applications for Civil Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- ISR – Simulated Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Simulation Training Systems
- ITC – Intelligence, Surveillance & Recconnaissance Targeting Simulation Training
- VR SIM – Virtual Reality Simulation Mission Planning Mission Rehearsal Simulation Training Systems
- MAP – Medical Assessment Portal
- FBTT – Full Body Task Trainers Advanced Medical Simulation Training Services
- Bloodworks® – Remotely Operated Body Worn Catastrophic Bleeding Devices
- Environmentally Friendly Battlefield Effects – IEDs MOAB, IEDs mini-MOAB,IEDs multi-MOAB. RF Smoke Machines. RF Fire Machines. RF Heavy Weapons. RF Sound Box Simulators
- Toolbox 3.0 – To Virtual Battle Space as part of the Developer Network
- XR SIM – eXtended Reality Simulation Mission Planning Mission Rehearsal Simulation Training Systems
Our Team & Our Trusted Partners
With more than 160 years of combined experience, we have built a team with wide-ranging skill sets to meet demanding and exacting requirements, to the very highest of standards.
We are partnered with several global companies to provide unrivalled products and m services to our clientele. We have Uk Exclusivity and Technical Assistance Agreements in place and are part of the Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty.
Our Company History
Nautilus International has a long and storied history in the world of defence, as former serving members of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, in providing capabilities and cutting edge simulation training services. Research and Development is one of the fundamental building blocks and continued success of the company. We are fully committed in supporting the Armed Forces Covenant with over 60% of our workforce being former Tri-service veterans. We are also fully committed to supporting members of our team who form part of the UK MOD Reserve Services. We have been pioneers in the Simulation Training industry for over 10 years, making significant step changes in the delivery of our services. We are widely known and discreetly recognised for making and taking innovative steps towards providing next and future generation technologies. Undoubtedly the company has saved the UK MOD and our Allies money and lives, through the delivery of advanced Simulation Training Technologies. We are very proud of our achievements and all of the people who led us here.
Incorporated
Nautilus International founded by Tim Rees-Eggert
Poole Headquarters established
Established Nautilus HQ in Poole Unit 10A Newfields Business Park.
SQEP SME & Logistic Support to Fujitsu Services
Provided Ex-Military Veteran support to Fujitsu Services Ltd regarding the Integrated, Testing, Evaluation and Acceptance Plan (ITEAP) of Tactical Information Systems on UK MOD Assets.
Enabling Agreement Northrop Grumman UK
Nautilus signs Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Europe Enabling Agreement to deliver DSAT-compliant Command & Control Training Services to UK MOD
ISO 9001:2008
British Assessment Bureau ISO 9001:2008 Accredited Quality Management System Nov 2011.
Spectra Group C2PC Training Services
Nautilus provides DSAT-compliant Training Courses and delivers Northrop Grumman Common Operating Picture Command and Control (C2PC) Training.
Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty
Nautilus becomes an early adopter of the Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty UK Approved Community. The Treaty is intended to improve the efficiency of eligible two-way transfers between Australia and the US by facilitating the export of controlled goods within an Approved Community without the need for an export licence.
UK MOD Common Operating Picture Manager
Nautilus provides global Command and Control (C2) common operating picture management and asset tracking services to the UK MOD.
UK MOD Simulation Training Services
Nautilus delivers managed Simulation Training Services to UK MOD using Virtual Battle Space V2.0
Defence Scientific Technology Laboratory FATS4 Tasking Orders
Nautilus, working in partnership with the UK Defence Scientific Technology Laboratory (DSTL), under the Framework Agreement for Technical Support 4th Edition (FATS4) receive Tasking Orders to continue with Research and Development, Design and Evaluation of 'Internet of Things' capabilities.
Nautilus 150 JTAC Dome JALO Accreditation
Nautilus 1st Joint Terminal Attack Controller 150 degrees field of view Cobra dome receives Joint Air Liaison Organisation (JALO) STANEVAL Accreditation. Virtual Battle Space V3.0
Defence Scientific Technology Laboratory Contract Award
Nautilus, working in partnership with the UK Defence Scientific Technology Laboratory (DSTL) signed a contract to deliver two complete prototype 'Internet of Things' capabilities.
UK MOD 3 Commando Brigade Simulation Training Services
Nautilus delivers Accredited Joint Terminal Attack Control Simulation Training Services to 3 CDO Brigade.
UK MOD Simulation Training Services Contract
Nautilus researches, designs and delivers managed Simulation Training Services to the UK MOD under Joint Forces Command (JFC).
Nautilus Virtual Reality Simulation Training Services Start
Nautilus becomes early adopters of the Oculus Rift (Now Meta) Developer Kit 2 (DK-2) to begin research and development into the future possibilities of Virtual Reality (VR) applications and utility within UK MOD.
UK MOD Server Accreditation
Nautilus servers are accredited to UK MOD standards.
Accredited JTAC Simulation Training UK MOD
Nautilus delivers Accredited Joint Terminal Attack Control Simulation Training Services to UK MOD 1 Artillery Brigade. Virtual Battle Space V3.0
UK MOD Simulation Training Services Contract
Nautilus researches, designs and delivers managed Simulation Training Services to the UK MOD under Joint Force Command - now UK Strategic Command.
Bohemia Interactive Simulations Developer Network
Nautilus becomes part of the Bohemia Interactive Simulation (BIS) developer network and begins coding bespoke plugins to Virtual Battle Space V3.0 - V4.0
Canadian Department of Defence ISR Simulation Training Services Contracts
Nautilus awarded successive Canadian Department of Defence Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) simulation training services contracts. ISR is securely streamed globally from Nautilus HQ. Simulation Training services also delivered on Mission Readiness Exercises overseas, by Nautilus Delivery Teams.
Poole HQ Expansion
Doubled number of full-time employees and office space. Moved into Unit 12 Newfields Business Park
Ascentor Cyber Essentials
The company achieves Cyber Essentials accreditation
ISO 9001:2015
Alcumus ISOQAR ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Quality Management System April 2018.
Ascentor Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essential Plus Accreditation
UK MOD DE&S R&D Contract Award
Nautilus awarded a Research and Development Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Contract to develop an 'Internet of Things' (IoT) discreet capability.
UK MOD Defence Intelligence Unit Contract Award
Nautilus was awarded a contract award by the UK MOD Strategic Command (STRATCOM) to provide managed Simulation Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Training Services.
Capita Simulation Training Services Contract Award
Nautilus signs a 2-year contract with Capita to deliver managed Simulation Training Services to UK MOD Army.
Nautilus 180 JTAC Dome JALO Accredited
Nautilus 2nd Joint Terminal Attack Controller 180 degrees field of view Cobra dome receives Joint Air Liaison Organisation (JALO) STANEVAL Accreditation. Virtual Battle Space V3.0.
Accredited JTAC Simulation Training UK MOD Contract Award
Nautilus awarded a 2-year contract to deliver Accredited Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) Training to the UK MOD 1 Artillery Brigade Deep Strike Recce. Virtual Battle Space V3.0 migrating to VBS 4.0 May 2024.
Nautilus 240 JTAC Dome JALO Accredited
Nautilus 3rd Joint Terminal Attack Controller 240 degrees field of view flagship dome receives Joint Air Liaison Organisation (JALO) STANEVAL Accreditation. Virtual Battle Space V3.0
UK Law Enforcement Agency Procurement
Nautilus through rapid prototyping researches, develops, evaluates, designs and delivers discreet 'Internet of Things' (IoT) capabilities to UK law Enforcement Agencies during Phase 1.
UK MOD Simulation Training Services Framework Agreement
Nautilus researches, designs and delivers managed Simulation Training Services to the UK MOD under UK Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
Defence and Security Accelerator Open Call for Innovation
Nautilus applied through the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) portal with an open call for innovation and was awarded a 6-month contract to successfully prove our Internet of Things (IoT) theory.
UK Law Enforcement Framework Agreement
Nautilus provided Tactical Firearms Commanders with Simulation Training Services in the form of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) & SUDO News injects under Exercises Blue Control.
BAE Systems Bohemia Interactive Simulations VBS 4.0 Beta Testing
Nautilus begins Beta Testing of BAE Systems Bohemia Interactive Simulations Virtual Battle Space 4.0 (VBS4) and starts migrating software and hardware.
UK GOV NSTIx Co-Creation Challenge Contract Award
Nautilus was awarded a 3-month short-term contract by the National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange (NSTIx) Bi-Directional Global Logistics - Command, Control and Status. This proof of concept Internet of Things (IoT) device, if proven to be successful, has far and wide-reaching applications.
UK MOD Simulation Training Services Framework Agreement
Nautilus migration of VBS 3.0 to VBS 4.0 and Beta Testing complete. First deliverable of secure global live streaming simulation training services of Simulated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Training services from Nautilus HQ.
UK Law Enforcement Agency Procurement
Nautilus, through rapid prototyping researches, develops, evaluates, designs and delivers discreet dual-functionality 'Internet of Things' (IoT) capabilities to UK law Enforcement Agencies during Phase 2.
UK MOD eXtended Reality Invite To Tender
Nautilus was invited to tender on an eXtended Reality (XR) rapid procurement contract for the UK MOD. Nautilus products Virtual Reality Simulation (VR-SIM), eXtended Reality Simulation (XR-SIM) and Mission Planning Mission Rehearsal (MPMR), including our extensive experience, form the basis of the company's response.
Our Culture
For nearly 19 years we’ve been proud to put our people first. All of our team members are rewarded individually and we have relaxed working hours. We ensure that our team feels valued, empowered and trusted throughout the business, regardless if they are part of the Development, Delivery or Management Teams. We ask our employees for feedback and provide regular employee reviews, for continual professional career development. We provide generous training, learning and development opportunities, so that out team can grow alongside the company ambitions. To maintain a healthy culture our team can provide feedback in any format and at anytime, to voice concerns and opinions. These insights are extremely important to the management team and help the business to continually develop and evolve our caring culture.
Some of our Clients
