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B-52: new training options for an old bomber detailed at I/ITSEC 2022

Using 2020s virtual reality/extended reality (VR/XR) equipment on a 1950s airframe is providing winning training outcomes.

I/ITSEC 2022: MVRsimulation joint fires trainer makes accreditation progress

MVRsimulation's mixed reality (MR) system is designed to provide a quick-deployment capability for joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) and forward observers.

I/ITSEC 2022: Putting the USAF Pilot Training Next effort to the test

The US Pilot Training Next 2.5 scheme has seemed a great success, but new assessment evaluation results provide hard data.

Vrgineers showcases Apache and F-35 classroom trainer at I/ITSEC 2022

Vrgineers' classroom training solutions include Apache, F-35 and F-16 variants. They can offer training opportunities for customers who sign contracts for advanced aircraft but have to wait until platforms and full mission simulators arrive.

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No 'hidden message' in Army briefing

9th January 2009

Titled “Above the Best: Army Aviation Today & Tomorrow,” the keynote address presented at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA’s) Army Aviation Symposium …
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US Army discovers new applications for manned / unmanned teaming

9th January 2009

US Army field commanders are continuing to expand the potential applications for UAS in tactical operations, including actions now underway to establish a ‘Task Force …
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Snark seeking a new home

9th January 2009

The New Zealand team behind the Snark unmanned combat helicopter family say the programme is far from becoming history and development work is planned to …
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Eurocopter welcomes new order for 22 NH90TTH helicopters from the French Army

8th January 2009

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered a further 22 NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) helicopters for the French Army Aviation on the 23rd …
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Australian aid worker faces court over Sea King crash

8th January 2009

An Australian aid worker faces a potential prison term for allegedly placing butane gas cylinders aboard a Royal Australian Navy Sea King helicopter – N16-100 …
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The heat is on in new RAF training simulator

8th January 2009

RAF Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERTS) will benefit from a new training simulator at RAF Lyneham. According to the Ministry of Defence, the £42,000 simulator …
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Technicians prepare Griffons for theatre

8th January 2009

After the Minister of National Defence announced in November that Canada would deploy eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters as part of the Joint Task Force - …
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Pratt & Whitney-Powered Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Unveiled

8th January 2009

Pratt & Whitney, along with Northrop Grumman, unveiled the first X-47B air vehicle for the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program. …
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Boeing-Insitu ScanEagle Completes 1,500th Shipboard Sortie With US Navy

7th January 2009

The ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS) - a joint effort of The Boeing Company and Insitu - has completed its 1,500th shipboard sortie in service …
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DAGR Missile Successful In First Live Warhead Shot

6th January 2009

Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first live warhead ground launch test of the DAGR guidance kit for the 2.75-inch rocket. DAGR is now 12-for-12 …
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Turbomeca and Turkey sign a support contract for the Makila 1A1 engines powering the Cougar state helicopters

6th January 2009

Last December, Turbomeca and the Turkish Ministry of Defense signed a contract for setting up a repair center for the Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turbo shaft …
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Boeing Unites UK Rotorcraft Support Business

6th January 2009

Boeing Defence UK, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company has announced the establishment of a new operation to focus on Boeing's rotorcraft support business in …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services announces $4M Contract to provide HUDs to Presidential Airways

6th January 2009

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced the signing of a $4 million contract with Presidential Airways to provide Heads Up Display (HUD) systems. The distribution of …
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AAI Conducts Successful Test Flight of Its New Aerosonde Mark 5 Unmanned Aircraft

5th January 2009

AAI Corporation has conducted the successful first flight of its new Aerosonde Mark 5 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Ariz. …
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Australia to launch target drone competition in February

5th January 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation is to launch an international tender process next month for its Joint Project 66 phase 1 new air defence target …
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OCCAR Issues the Final Qualification of the HAP and UHT Versions of Eurocopter's Tiger helicopter

29th December 2008

OCCAR, the European Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation managing the Tiger combat helicopter program, issued jointly with the DGA (Délégation Générale pour l'Armement) and the …
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Eurocopter and Helibras sign a historic contract with the Brazilian government

23rd December 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil officially announced the contract for 50 EC725 helicopters which has been signed …
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Heligo Charters Starts AW139 Offshore Operations In India

23rd December 2008

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Heligo Charters Pvt Ltd, the Mumbai based offshore helicopter operator, has started operations this month in …
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Bond buy EC135 for wind farm servicing missions

22nd December 2008

Eurocopter UK is delighted to announce the first UK order for a wind farm maintenance helicopter in the UK. Bond Air Services has ordered an …