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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.
Air Warfare
Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training
The JASDF has been looking to replace its T-4 jet fighters amid concerns over training capacity and pilot readiness for fifth-gen fighters.
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What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
Holographic and 3D technologies have been lauded by some for their ability to provide technical and operational advantages for military training and planning. But is the hype truly justified?
Air Warfare
US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
A special procurement notice for the Flight School Next was issued this week as potential suppliers step up their efforts.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe
Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.
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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV
The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.
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RAAF looks to live-sim balance KC-30A
23rd February 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) currently operates five Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from is base at Amberley near Brisbane. Two further …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EDA moves on MALE UAS training
22nd February 2017
Défense Conseil International (DCI) has been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to lead a partnership with Diginext for UAS training. The …
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Training
Another ASDOT contender declares hand
22nd February 2017
The UK's Air Support for Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) requirement took another turn this week when Inzpire and Discovery Air Defence Services announced that they …
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Training
Raytheon developing CCEWIF wargame tool
20th February 2017
Raytheon will develop an automated tool that assesses the effectiveness of using kinetic and non-kinetic weapons in wargames, the company announced on 16 February. The …
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Training
SimCentric launches VBS3 FiresFST Pro
20th February 2017
SimCentric Technologies has released a new version of the VBS3 FiresFST call-for-fire and close air support training simulation system, the company announced on 15 February.VBS3 …
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Training
Aero India 2017: Twin Hawks grow longer talons
16th February 2017
Aero India 2017, Bangalore's biennial aerospace show, experienced a convergence of two Hawk flight paths from 14-18 February when both the Advanced Hawk and Hawk …
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Training
SEA installs APT at UK defence academy
16th February 2017
SEA has installed an Aircraft Procedural Trainer (APT) at the UK Defence Academy at Shrivenham, the company announced on 14 February.The APT will provide an …
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Training
EDA launches RPAS simulator project
15th February 2017
The European Defense Agency (EDA) has launched a project to provide networked procedural trainers to the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Air …
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Training
CAE wins contract for Canadian C295W training
14th February 2017
CAE has received a contract from Airbus Defence and Space to provide C295W aircrew and maintenance training to support the Royal Canadian Air Force's Fixed-Wing …
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Defence Helicopter
Inzpire to continue CQHI provision
13th February 2017
Inzpire has been awarded a contract to continue its provision of Apache and Wildcat Civilian Qualified Helicopter Instructors (CQHI) to the UK Joint Helicopter Command, …
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Training
LVS2 simulation training system accepted
13th February 2017
The fire control simulation training system for the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) Lightweight Video Sight (LVS2) system has completed site acceptance testing, Nioa announced on …
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Training
Taiwan’s new AJT to take off in 2020
12th February 2017
Taiwan kicked off its air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) programme on 7 February. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Republic of China …
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Training
Ajax simulator passes CDR
10th February 2017
The driver training simulator in development for the British Army's Ajax vehicle has passed its critical design review, Thales announced on 9 February.The simulator is …
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Defence Helicopter
IAF changes helicopter pilot training programmes
10th February 2017
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight Academy has united its training programmes for transport and combat helicopter pilots, the IAF announced on 8 February.The change …
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Training
Textron to continue Afghan Trainer CLS work
9th February 2017
Textron Systems Support Solutions will continue providing Afghan Trainer Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) under a contract from the US Air Force announced on 7 February.The …
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Training
Leonardo T-100 going it alone
8th February 2017
Leonardo has announced it will be offering its T-100 integrated training system for the US Air Force $16 billion T-X competition.Only a fortnight ago it …
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Training
UK to build new submarine training school
3rd February 2017
A new submarine training school will be built at Scotland’s HMNB Clyde, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 2 February. The school will provide …
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Training
M-346 in cold test certification
3rd February 2017
Leonardo has carried out cold test certification of the M-346 in January in Kiruna, Sweden, the company announced on 2 February. The testing ensures that …
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Training
Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems bow out of T-X
1st February 2017
The $16 billion T-X programme to replace the US Air Force’s aging T-38 Talon (see picture) supersonic training aircraft has just taken another twist with …
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![Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training]()
Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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![M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force]()
M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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![Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training]()
Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training
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![US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project]()
US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
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![M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force]()
M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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![Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training]()
Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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![Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training]()
Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training
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![What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow]()
What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
