Training
UK to expand weapons training for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in the UK on artillery and Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems.
Training
Rheinmetall to announce LVCTS team
A new land vehicle training system for the Canadian Army will transfer a substantial amount of individual and collective live training to simulations. Once the LVCTS is fully operational, it will serve as the flagship interface for CA’s future live, virtual and constructive training environment.
Training
UK and Japan to strengthen ties with naval training
As the Royal Navy increases its presence in the Pacific and threats grow across the world, Japan and the UK believe closer cooperation is necessary to promote maritime order.
Training
Vrgineers draws on pilot experience to develop mixed reality headset
The new Vrgineers VR/MR pilot training headset has a proprietary eye-tracking system for behavioural analysis and was designed for enhanced pilot training.
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Training
Last Red Hawk test aircraft handed over as Saab shifts manufacturing to US
21st June 2022
The last T-7A Red Hawk development jet received its aft section from Sweden and was joined with the forward fuselage. All future subassembly production work will now take place at Saab’s new facility in Indiana.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: Leonardo expands surveillance capabilities with TMMR
17th June 2022
Leonardo claims that its new AESA radar can deliver 360° coverage for air and land defence, battlefield surveillance, vehicle protection and V-SHORAD.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: MKS introduces UAV lenses
16th June 2022
MKS Instruments' new reduced-sized 18-255mm Ophir LightIR image can be fitted on tactical UAV IR cameras.
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Training
Eurosatory 2022: Cubic could fill British Army artillery training gap with Blue Shell
16th June 2022
The L-118 light gun simulator allows for a full representation of the real system. In conjunction with new Blue Shell training rounds, it could enhance combined arms training for the British Army.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: BIRD Aerosystems aims for the ground
15th June 2022
BIRD Aerosystems extends its range of products at Eurosatory 2022 with a ground detection system and a ground/maritime patrol radar.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Rafael to implement laser technology in air defence portfolio
15th June 2022
Rafael is looking to complement its wide range of air-defence capabilities with laser technology and continues to work on assessing future threats.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Horstman and Textron partner on hydraulic device
15th June 2022
A new integrated hydraulic device, developed by Horstman with Textron as launch customer. can minimise vibrations and noise inside the vehicle and will be able to support future upgrade requirements for a variety of vehicles.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: Camero goes through walls with Xaver 1000
14th June 2022
The Xaver 1000 AI-based detection system allows users to see objects behind walls in high resolution.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2022: Roboteam and Smart Shooter unveil tactical UGV
14th June 2022
The medium-sized UGV platform is fitted with a remotely controlled fire system that can engage targets from a safe distance. It can operate any rifle and anti-tank missile experiments are also underway.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: John Cockerill brings i-X to Europe with VR shooter system
14th June 2022
The lightweight vehicle will support an AI-based VR-based shooter system that will provide the operator with a 360-degree vision, target locking and target recognition capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Pearson unveils VECTOR minefield breaching capability
13th June 2022
The new lightweight countermine system allows wheeled vehicles to move through mined fields in combat independently.
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Training
HTX to upgrade USAF B-52 maintenance training
10th June 2022
A new immersive learning environment called EMPACT will address the lack of available B-52s and supporting equipment and can help speed up the training of maintenance crews.
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Training
Newton changes physics of EW simulation
10th June 2022
The new physics-based simulator allows users to test and validate training techniques, platforms and countermeasures in a high-fidelity virtual environment.
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Digital Battlespace
IAI unveils improved passive gunfire detection system
9th June 2022
The new fire detection system can provide more accurate identification and location due to added acoustic sensors. It can be installed on land vehicles or operated stationary.
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Training
RAF Typhoon synthetic training system reaches milestone
31st May 2022
The delivery of the first two TFST devices is expected by the end of the year, but RAF pilots will only start training on them in 2023. The new devices feed into the RAF’s larger objective to share common synthetic entity models across the force.
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Defence Notes
Defence trends indicate an increased need for EMC/EMP filters, says MPE
27th May 2022
As military platforms and assets become increasingly reliant on data and digital applications, the need to protect them is also growing. Naval assets have shown the largest increase in demand.
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Training
Simthetiq delivers immersive training classroom to Canadian navy
26th May 2022
A new virtual classroom for the Royal Canadian Navy includes customised content for maritime applications that will allow immersive training.
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Training
Simthetiq to provide 3D model for RCAF CH-146 Griffon
20th May 2022
The new model for the Mission Rehearsal Tactical Trainer will provide CH-146 gunners and rear crew with an increased immersive and higher fidelity experience.
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Training
USMC to ‘radically’ change training with realistic simulated environment
19th May 2022
Under Project Tripoli, US Marine Corps headquarters could be training with a live, virtual, constructive environment in less than three years. Ambitions are to conduct training exercises virtually as complex as Range 400.
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Training
Production of Red Hawk is on track after first aircraft rollout, says Boeing
12th May 2022
The first production-standard T-7A will undergo ground check and flight tests before being handed over to the USAF.
