Training

US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.

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.

Defence Notes

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?

Featured Industry Spotlights

AI innovation set to revolutionise military training landscape

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Defence Helicopter

DoD reveals FVL thinking

6th November 2012

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has revealed more of its thinking about its next generation rotorcraft, following an industry conference on 1 November. At …
Defence Helicopter

Enstrom Helicopter delivers tenth TH-480B to JGSDF

1st November 2012

Enstrom Helicopter has recently delivered the eighth TH-480B helicopter to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) this year, bringing the total number of aircraft delivered …
Defence Helicopter

USMC awards Bell Boeing V-22 training contract

29th October 2012

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Bell Boeing a $74 million contract to provide seven of its V-22 Osprey ground-based trainers, the Containerized Flight …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin to upgrade combat vehicle simulators

29th October 2012

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to upgrade combat vehicle simulators for soldier training and to expand the training capability for the …
Military Logistics

Euronaval 2012: Rolls Royce engine chosen for hovercraft design

24th October 2012

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract from Textron Marine and Land Systems to provide its MT7 gas turbine for the US Navy's future hovercraft fleet. …
Digital Battlespace

New MASS Electronic Warfare training facility opens

17th October 2012

MASS has announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare (EW) training centre in Lincoln. The training facility will allow students to learn …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Simlat selected for UAS training & simulation contract

17th October 2012

Simlat has announced that it has been selected to provide a high fidelity UAS training system to an undisclosed Large Scale Synthetic Environment lab. Under …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky signs new MoU, delivers S-92 helicopters

10th October 2012

Sikorsky has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ETC Polish subsidiary, ETC-PZL Aerospace Industries, to examine how ETC-PZL can best provide aircrew training …
Land Warfare

Modern Day Marine 2012: HDT unveils Storm SRTV

25th September 2012

HDT Global used this year's Modern Day Marine exhibition to publicly display its Storm SRTV tactical all terrain vehicle for the first time. Developed with …
Defence Notes

VDC DS selected for F-35 engineering simulator display system upgrades

21st September 2012

Video Display Corporation has announced that its Simulation and Training Division, VDC Display Systems (VDC DS), has been awarded a contract and received a purchase …
Digital Battlespace

AFA 2012: USAF reveals Space Fence thinking

18th September 2012

As it nears a down-select on the Space Fence space surveillance system, the US Air Force has outlined the expected makeup of the system. Speaking …
Defence Helicopter

AFA 2012: AFSOC works to solve CV-22 engine issues

18th September 2012

The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is working on a number of measures to prevent the fine Afghan sand from damaging the engine …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New simulator expands Resource UAS training offerings

18th September 2012

Resource UAS (RUAS) has announced that it has taken delivery of a bespoke high fidelity UAS mission simulator developed by Ferranti Technologies that will enable …
Digital Battlespace

AFA 2012: F-35 HMDs to undergo further testing

17th September 2012

The two helmet-mounted display (HMD) systems now under development for the F-35 Lightning II will undergo flights tests on a dedicated aircraft to overcome remaining …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters, CAE sign MoU

14th September 2012

Russian Helicopters has announced it has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CAE to evaluate the economic feasibility of working together in a …
Defence Notes

TOR, Israeli MoD reach future trainer agreement

12th September 2012

TOR Advanced Flight Training (TOR) has reached an agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) worth approximately $603 million for the Israeli Air Force …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ILA 2012: Rheinmetall hybrid VTOL UAV makes debut

11th September 2012

Rheinmetall is debuting a hybrid UAV with VTOL capability at the ILA Airshow in Berlin. The Tactical Utility TU-150 is being jointly-developed by Rheinmetall Airborne …
Defence Helicopter

ILA 2012: Eurocopter carrying out risk-reduction research on Future Transport Helicopter

11th September 2012

Eurocopter has been carrying out risk-reduction studies on its Future Transport Helicopter (FTH) project currently being worked on in conjunction with Boeing. Pre-design work on …
Military Logistics

Honeywell to provide F124 engine to Israel MoD

6th September 2012

Honeywell announced on 5 September that it has signed a contract to supply its F124-GA-200 turbofan engine to the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) at …