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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training

Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army

24th December 2024

The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: Australian Army approaches second phase of countermining training

9th December 2024

The Engineering Corps has been conducting individual instruction using FLAIM Systems’ Sweeper and should start collective deployments in 2025.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: Zeiss introduces Velvet 4K SIM projector for night flight simulation

9th December 2024

The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
Land Warfare

DEFEA 2025 – The Future of Global Defence and Security

9th December 2024

Held in the strategic heart of the Mediterranean basin, DEFEA-Defence Exhibition Athens 2025 is set to be one of Europe’s largest and most influential international defence and security exhibitions, bringing together world-leading defence companies, major manufacturers, industry leaders, and officials from around the globe.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: Saab introduces UAV live training capability

9th December 2024

The system can be used to prepare soldiers for both drone offensive operations and CUAS missions.
Naval Warfare

Exercise Freezing Winds brings navies together to ease Finland into NATO

6th December 2024

The nine-day exercise off the Finnish coast was intended to boost interoperability in challenging weather conditions.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: UK MoD awards Hadean a £20 million deal for innovative solutions

6th December 2024

Hadean announced the deal and teaming arrangements with BAE Systems and Deloitte at I/ITSEC 2024 where it also displayed its Hadean Platform which is designed to offer scalable, realistic and high-fidelity simulations.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: Lockheed Martin showcases an improved version of F-35 simulators

6th December 2024

Enhancements to the F-35 training system software will be deployed worldwide starting next year.