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Read the latest Military Training and Simulation defence news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.
Land Warfare
How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%
The new small arms training approach includes the use of data and simulation capabilities, as well as more realistic environments.
Land Warfare
US Army awards RTX Raytheon follow-on contract for the RCADE modelling and simulation capability
The agreement covers the establishment of a continuous experimentation environment.
Land Warfare
Singapore launches the SAFTI City urban warfare complex
The large urban recreation uses sensors and robots as well as realistic building design to test tactics and expertise.
Land Warfare
What do Russia or Ukraine need to win the war?
Shephard looks at both the doctrine and equipment perspective and considers what both countries would require in order to ensure victory.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade
19th March 2025
VR naval training is growing more accepted as it maintains bridge skills in a safe, virtual environment.
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Air Warfare
How air forces are embracing augmented reality technology to maintain skillsets
24th February 2025
Augmented reality (AR) systems are helping combat pilots and other air force personnel gain, maintain or improve their various skillsets.
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Land Warfare
Final two contenders for key £2 billion British Army training contract selected
18th February 2025
The two remaining bidders for the flagship Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) contract will move on to the next 20-week phase to select the British Army's Strategic Training Partner.
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Air Warfare
Rheinmetall to deliver C-390 simulators
12th February 2025
The order is from the Netherlands and is the third order worldwide, and the second in Europe after contracts from Embraer and Portugal.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands signs deal for eight PC-7 MKX training aircraft
10th February 2025
The eight new aircraft will also be joined by four flight simulators, the former replacing the air force’s current Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft by 2027.
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Defence Notes
Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results
6th February 2025
Financial reporting season for the calendar year of 2024 has continued to show substantial growth for defence companies as countries across the world, particularly those in Europe, open the chequebook.
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Land Warfare
What does the future hold for North Korean troops in Ukraine?
3rd February 2025
Various questions remain unanswered regarding the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
Can the Trump administration overcome the Pentagon's multiple capability integration issues?
23rd January 2025
Better integration of systems and sensors across the branches will be critical to ensuring deterrence and readiness.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force pushes back T-7A production to 2026
21st January 2025
The US Air Force (USAF) and Boeing have agreed to adjust parts of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition, with four more test T-7As being acquired to help improve manufacturing readiness and boost testing capacity.
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Air Warfare
ITPS Canada selects Avioniq simulation technology for training
13th January 2025
With Avioniq’s AqLab and AqModel, students will be able to train using models of currently deployed missile types.
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Air Warfare
Babcock wins €795 million contract to support French Air Force training
13th January 2025
The contract will last for 17-years and covers provision to support military air training for the French navy, air and space forces.
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Land Warfare
First NATO exercise of 2025 set to begin with others to quickly follow
6th January 2025
Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 (STDT25) kicks off a slate of six land and sea exercises NATO is conducting in the first half of this year.
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Air Warfare
Sixth African country signs for Super Tucano
2nd January 2025
The order comes on top of other countries ordering aircraft in 2024, specifically Portugal, Uruguay and Paraguay.
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Training
Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
24th December 2024
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
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Naval Warfare
Navantia signs deal to supply new Avante 2200 corvettes to Saudi Arabia
20th December 2024
The vessels are the latest additions to an ongoing supply arrangement for Saudi Arabia’s defence force.
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Air Warfare
T-6 Texan II trainers deepen their footprint in Asia
20th December 2024
Textron Aviation Defense has said it is confident it can continue to grow orders across Asia as Japan selects the T-6 Texan II to replace the Fuji T-7.
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Naval Warfare
Saab Sea Giraffe to protect Swedish Navy
20th December 2024
The Swedish manufacturer will supply its Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar in a range of configurations.
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Training
Saab expands footprint in the US
18th December 2024
The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
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Training
How terrain management capabilities can improve military training
11th December 2024
This type of tool provides more realistic training easing the incorporation of new scenarios that accurately represent the threats of the battlefield.
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![How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%]()
How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%
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![US Army awards RTX Raytheon follow-on contract for the RCADE modelling and simulation capability]()
US Army awards RTX Raytheon follow-on contract for the RCADE modelling and simulation capability
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![Singapore launches the SAFTI City urban warfare complex]()
Singapore launches the SAFTI City urban warfare complex
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![Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade]()
Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade
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![How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%]()
How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%
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![Singapore launches the SAFTI City urban warfare complex]()
Singapore launches the SAFTI City urban warfare complex
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![US Army awards RTX Raytheon follow-on contract for the RCADE modelling and simulation capability]()
US Army awards RTX Raytheon follow-on contract for the RCADE modelling and simulation capability
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![Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade]()
Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade
