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Bluedrop Training & Simulation

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Simulation & TrainingDefense Software & AIAir SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesDual-use
System Integrator, Software DeveloperSupplies Air Forces, Naval Forces, Land Forces, Homeland Security & Police, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: April 18, 2026

About

Bluedrop Training & Simulation is a defense system integrator based in Halifax, Canada working in simulation & training, defense software & ai, air systems +2 more.

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. is a Canadian defence and security training and simulation company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a subsidiary of BPLI Holdings. It designs, develops and integrates training solutions for armed forces and other customers, including state-of-the-art training and simulation products, highly interactive courseware, technical publications, virtual, augmented and mixed reality training, and in-service support. Its product lines include helicopter hoist mission trainers, a CH-47 virtual reality rear crew trainer, gunnery mission trainers and the Learninglogics courseware and learning management suite. Bluedrop serves the Royal Canadian Air Force and Navy and works as a subcontractor to large OEMs and prime contractors, including CAE, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Sikorsky. It is a partner in the SkyAlyne team delivering the RCAF Future Aircrew Training program. The company also serves search and rescue, law enforcement, fire services and offshore industries. Bluedrop USA, based in Orlando, Florida, was opened in 2023 to pursue U.S. Department of Defense and allied customers.

Location

Halifax, Canada

Company type

Subsidiary

Legal name

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc.

Focus areas

simulationcoursewarehoist trainingvirtual realityaircrew trainingmixed realitydefence training

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Simulation & TrainingDefense Software & AIAir SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesNaval Systems

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSoftware DeveloperSubsystem Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering ServicesTrainingMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Hoist Mission Training System

Helicopter hoist simulator

Virtual and mixed reality simulator training helicopter rescue hoist operations with realistic cable behaviour.

Portable Hoist Mission Training System

Portable hoist simulator

Portable simulator for practising rescue and hoisting operations in realistic scenarios.

CH-47 Rear Crew Mission Trainer

Virtual reality rear crew trainer

Immersive virtual reality trainer for helicopter rear-crew mission training, including communications, gunnery and swinging load physics.

Multipurpose Gunnery Mission Trainer

Gunnery simulator

Simulator for mission-specific gunnery training, including procedure-based weapon operation and ballistics modelling.

Learninglogics

Courseware and learning management software

Suite covering training documentation, learning content management system and learning management system for courseware development and delivery.

End users

Air ForcesNaval ForcesLand ForcesHomeland Security & PoliceDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

CH-147FCH-148 CycloneCH-149 CormorantCC-130JCH-47 ChinookV-22 OspreyHH-60W

Named customers

Royal Canadian Air ForceRoyal Canadian NavySkyAlyneCAEKF AerospaceLockheed MartinBoeingSikorskySeaspanAllied WingsAscent Flight TrainingLogistic Services InternationalUS Air ForceCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems supplier recognition

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems2021

People

Management & team (4)

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