Training
4GD enhances SmartFacility training
SmartFacility is being enhanced with ECFECTUS, a dismounted close combat data collection and analysis system; and ACIES, an integrated-reality single synthetic training environment.
During a webinar hosted by NTSA, US military leaders voiced concerns about funding and the need for integrated cyber warfare training.
The US Army is intensifying efforts to add advanced capabilities to its next generation of combat vehicles. The army plans to embed the newest sensors and technologies into these platforms, to ensure survivability, mobility, lethality and volume of fire.
The RAAF has issued its ITR for Project Air 5428 Phase 3 as Nova Systems joins Team AUStringer.
Spartan Air Academy carries on with contractor logistics support for Iraqi Air Force T-6 pilot training.
The UK MoD has appointed Aquila for air traffic support in the Falklands, while Argentina criticises British presence in the region.
The Polish MoD has introduced organisational reforms as it strives to make defence procurement processes smoother — but without broader political consensus, attempts at reform could fall flat.
SmartFacility is being enhanced with ECFECTUS, a dismounted close combat data collection and analysis system; and ACIES, an integrated-reality single synthetic training environment.
Demand for virtual and extended reality solutions for military training continues to grow
10th November 2021
UKMFTS will supplement current GECO mission planning devices used on the T-6 Harvard with devices on other fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleets.
9th November 2021
USAF chooses Lockheed Martin for a new decade of work under the ARES programme.
5th November 2021
A third DART Aerospace helicopter type will now be equipped with the SkyCannon Fire Attack System
4th November 2021
With the demise of ASDOT nearly three years ago, the UK MoD is looking to fill some live air training gaps with its Operational Readiness Training Aerial Support Service requirement. Is the winner already home and hosed?
3rd November 2021
Talium will facilitate the planning of complex missions with multiple aircraft, says Indra.
3rd November 2021
The USN has published its vision for future aviation training that covers the gamut of live, virtual and constructive training — but achieving its goal will present a massive challenge.
2nd November 2021
Av-Comm has joined Lockheed Martin’s team for JP9102 proposal.
2nd November 2021
Nigerian Federal Government acquired new armoured personnel carriers for counter-insurgency operations.
2nd November 2021
New ocean simulation software from Sundog Software highlights the move towards games engines for maritime simulation.
1st November 2021
Second ‘uplift’ contract under MFTS includes more Texan trainers and simulators.
28th October 2021
Rheinmetall and Thales will sustain 20 modern Tiger simulators for France and Germany.
27th October 2021
Japan has become the third nation to join Leonardo's International Flight Training School after the Qatari and German air forces.
27th October 2021
The Military Training and Simulation Handbook Issue 17 covers the global T&S industry and provides detailed information on airborne, ground and naval equipment, devices and systems.
27th October 2021
Northrop Grumman has opened a new microelectronics micro-line facility to provide materials for next-generation systems.
26th October 2021
Poland was seeking a training and simulation provider for the G550 until 2023 — but it received no responses.
25th October 2021
NATO secretary general announced the launch of two NATO initiatives on 22 October, the Innovation Fund and DIANA.
25th October 2021
ELTA has announced its Scorpius T training system is in use at the multi-national training exercise, Blue Flag.
22nd October 2021
Calian to provide support for major French exercise involving the country's Rapid Reaction Corps.
21st October 2021
Future basic trainers, modern fighters and manned-unmanned teaming concepts were centre stage at Seoul ADEX 2021.