Training
USMC cites aggressor training as vital for future success
Are plans to bolster USMC aggressor training capability sufficient to address a known shortfall?
Training
IT2EC 2022: NATO and UK MoD deploy in numbers to Europe
NATO exercises planned for this summer reflect a heightened posture and the need to send a message to Moscow — but are they sustainable?
Training
IT2EC 2022: Saab training in bullish mode
Saab believes the ongoing war in Ukraine and higher defence spending may result in more effort and investment on training.
Training
IT2EC 2022: Q3D releases new sensor sim capability
New features to the MANTIS viXsen Sensor plug-in allow users to capture temperature and radiance images of the displayed scene for offline analysis.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Ascent shakes up Shawbury and eyes overseas students
27th April 2022
Will the RAF follow the example of the Army Air Corps and Fleet Air Arm by venturing into rotary-only training at Shawbury?
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Air Target Sweden gains new business in South America
27th April 2022
Acoustic miss distance indicators allow any shooting scenario profile.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: No surprises as BISim wins DVS2
27th April 2022
The DVS2 contract win for BISim highlights that games technology has matured to the point where it has totally eclipsed proprietary image-generation systems as a source of visualisation.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Draken Europe secures RAF aggressor programme
26th April 2022
The new Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service for the RAF will use L-159E aircraft from Draken Europe.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: AW159 Wildcat support and training contract renewed
26th April 2022
A similar training and simulation procurement model to the AW159 may be adopted for the New Medium Helicopter requirement in the UK.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Vrgineers aim for the sky with new MR flight sim
26th April 2022
Czech developer claims that its new VR/MR training device features haptic feedback and can be installed on a smaller footprint than a standard dome-based system.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: CAE boosts German Navy Sea Lion training
26th April 2022
What kind of vision system will be installed on full-mission simulators to train German Navy pilots operating the NH90 Sea Lion helicopter?
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Training
Switzerland ups anti-armour training with second RGW90 sim order
22nd April 2022
The latest order for RGW 90 simulators reflects the value for Switzerland of simulation technologies to lessen the environmental impact of training and reduce costs.
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Training
Significant improvements introduced to Austrian Army training
13th April 2022
The Austrian Army's use of its new Small Arms Tactical Trainers is expected to help make training more valuable and relevant.
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Training
MASA wins in Nigeria and adds domestic investment
30th March 2022
Paris-based MASA has celebrated investment through the French Government's Definvest fund with a significant contract with the Nigerian Land Forces Simulation Centre.
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Training
CNATRA sings a new tune with Project Corsair
30th March 2022
The USN is embarking on the final step of its revolutionary pilot training syllabus with the launch of Project Corsair.
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Air Warfare
Where is the Russian Air Force? (Opinion)
28th March 2022
Despite its reputation, the Russian Air Force has failed to make significant advances in Ukraine — but the lessons that will be likely to emerge will be applicable to all.
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Training
Kids in a candy store (Opinion)
24th March 2022
The experience of shopping for the next great training solution can be overwhelming. While new flashy technologies make an easy sell, it is important to remember their limitations.
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Training
Saab adds Kenya to its TESS client list
24th March 2022
Details have emerged of a significant contract for Saab to provide Kenya with its Gamer laser-based TESS system.
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Training
RAF Valley undergoes fast-jet training transformation
21st March 2022
The UK MoD and industry partner Ascent Flight Training are in the process of wrapping up their study into fast-jet pilot training with a more streamlined course expected to be the result.
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Training
USMC looks to the future with FoFTS-Next
10th March 2022
The USMC has taken the next step in procuring a laser-based TESS system that will enable it to conduct expeditionary warfare training with its allies.
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Training
Canada moves on FAcT with RfQ
4th March 2022
Canada has released its RfP for the Royal Canadian Air Force's Future Aircrew Training requirement — but who can catch SkyAlyne?
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Defence Notes
Russia hesitates as Ukraine grits its teeth (Opinion)
3rd March 2022
Although Russia should win the war in Ukraine with firepower alone, the latter still has a number of factors in its favour.
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Training
Full steam ahead for US Navy aviation revolution
24th February 2022
The USN has completed another milestone as part of its Naval Aviator Training Next (NATN) project with the graduation of the first Project Hellcat student naval aviators.
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Training
Extra realism added to Project Avenger
17th February 2022
As the USN's Project Avenger gains traction and credibility, TW-4 has added extra realism through the addition of PilotEdge ATC services.
