Royal Danish Air Force Fighter Wing Skrydstrup Case Study
Royal Danish Air Force case study from Fighter Wing Skrydstrup: F-16 MLU tactical simulation, Link 16 and GCI integration.
Where ArenaLogic began—the original F-16 Tactical Training Center, at the fighter wing that also trains Ukraine's F-16 pilots.
Founded by a Fighter Pilot
ArenaLogic was founded by Tomas Eilsø and Ralf Stokholm. Tomas, a former Danish F-16 pilot who flew fighters for six years, began developing F-16 simulators in 2008. Together they built the company that now serves NATO and allied air forces across Europe and South America.
The Royal Danish Air Force needed tactical simulation that matched their F-16 MLU configuration exactly.
Requirements included integration with live aircraft via Link 16, GCI controller training, and connectivity with other simulation systems for LVC. They wanted simulation closely matched to the operational aircraft where it matters for training.
F-16 Tactical Training Centers
Expandable to 4 stations
Instructor Station
Mission control and debrief
GCI Integration
Fighter controller training
Link 16 Network
Live aircraft connectivity
F-16 Tactical Training Center at Fighter Wing Skrydstrup
Operational December 2018
"…it is now possible to use a simulator that is completely up-to-date on the software side and compatible to the F-16 aircraft that we use in the Danish Defence."
— Col Uffe Holstener-Jørgensen, Commander, Fighter Wing Skrydstrup
The delivery ceremony featured a two-ship air-to-ground mission with precision guided munitions, Link 16, and targeting pods—demonstrating full tactical capability at handover.
- Air-to-air and air-to-ground tactical missions
- Litening G4 targeting pod employment
- GCI and multi-system LVC integration
- Operational fighter controller participation
- Link 16 connectivity to live aircraft
Supporting Ukraine
Fighter Wing Skrydstrup also trains Ukrainian F-16 pilots, part of the international effort to build Ukraine's F-16 capability.
Denmark's proven system is helping prepare pilots for operational service.
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