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  • Training

    Kongsberg to Upgrade RDN Sims

    25th April 2016

    Once in service, a simulation system demands continuous support and enhancements to maintain their currency with the real platform. This can often include upgrades to …

  • Training

    UK Shop window for T&S

    25th April 2016

    The UK’s Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE), part of MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is holding a ‘Marketplace event’ in London on 27 …

  • Training

    Q3D Launches Independence IDX 80 IG

    21st April 2016

    The plethora of image generation solutions available to customers continues to grow with the launch of Quantum 3D’s (Q3D) IDX 80. This mid-range system has …

  • Training

    ASTi to enhance RAF Ch-47 trainers

    20th April 2016

    Advanced Simulation Technology (ASTi) equipment will be fitted on a suite of CH-47 Mk6 Chinook helicopter weapons system trainers for the British Royal Air Force …

  • Training

    HMS Defender participates in IMCMEX

    19th April 2016

    The British Royal Navy's HMS Defender destroyer is leading six warships participating in the International Mine Counter-Measures Exercise (IMCMEX), the navy announced on 15 April. …

  • Training

    US Navy orders more ELGTRs

    18th April 2016

    Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $25.8 million contract by the US Navy for the production of Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTR), the company …

  • Training

    NZDF stands up T-6C training capability

    15th April 2016

    The New Zealand Defence Force has stood up its new pilot training capability with all systems now delivered by Beechcraft Defense, CAE and Safe Air. …

  • Training

    US demonstrates new training technology

    14th April 2016

    The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has demonstrated new training technology at the Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training/Testing Facility (FIST2FAC) on Ford Island, Hawaii, the …

  • Training

    NZ opens SAS battle training facility

    14th April 2016

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) inaugurated its new Battle Training Facility (BTF) dedicated for special forces use, on 8 April.  It replaces what the NZDF …

  • Training

    Indra launches new driving simulator

    13th April 2016

    Indra has launched a new driving simulator for 4-wheel drive military vehicles, it announced on 11 April. The simulator aims to standardise the training of …

  • Training

    Embraer Selects RDE for STE

    12th April 2016

    Embraer’s KC-390 tactical transport aircraft has been designed to address the C-130 replacement market which, according to Embraer, totals 700 aircraft. The company is understood …

  • Training

    Exercise Griffin Strike kicks off

    12th April 2016

    Over 5,000 French and British armed forces personnel are set to participate in Exercise Griffin Strike, to test the nations' Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) …

  • Training

    CAE to develop RAAF C-130J fuselage trainer

    8th April 2016

    CAE Australia has received a contract from Australia's Department of Defence to develop a C-130J Fuselage Cargo Compartment Trainer for the Royal Australian Air Force …

  • Training

    ADF extends BAE trainer support

    7th April 2016

    BAE Systems Australia has received a two-year contract extension from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to continue providing through life support for the Navigation Trainer …

  • Training

    IMCMEX kicks off in Middle East

    6th April 2016

    The International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) has begun, with civilian maritime and international naval forces from over 30 nations training together across the Middle East, …

  • Training

    BISim receives Swedish simulation contract

    6th April 2016

    Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has received a multi-year, multi-million dollar renewable contract from the Swedish armed forces to develop 3D model content and simulation training …

  • Training

    CAS closes in on UK augmented success

    1st April 2016

    Close Air Solutions (CAS), in partnership with Cursive Simulation, has submitted a second bid as part of the UK’s defence growth partnership (DGP) innovation challenge and …

  • Training

    Project Cerbére gathers pace

    1st April 2016

    The French Army has launched a major upgrade of its main line training sites under a project known as Cerbére (Cerberus). The service currently operates …

  • Training

    FIDAE 2016: Argentina unveils new trainer

    31st March 2016

    Argentina’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) has unveiled a new training aircraft at this year’s FIDAE airshow in Chile, which is aimed …