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Air Warfare
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?
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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![Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025]()
Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.
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Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
In Conversation... Shephard's Gerrard Cowan talks to CAE's Marc-Olivier Sabourin about how the training and simulation industry can help militaries achieve essential levels of readiness by leveraging new technology, innovative procurement methods and a truly collaborative approach.
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Air Warfare
Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
12th June 2025
In Conversation... Shephard's Gerrard Cowan talks to CAE's Marc-Olivier Sabourin about how the training and simulation industry can help militaries achieve essential levels of readiness by leveraging new technology, innovative procurement methods and a truly collaborative approach.
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Defence Notes
QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025
27th May 2025
QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
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Air Warfare
UK MoD awards Ascent with eight-year contract to upgrade RAF and Royal Navy flight training
20th May 2025
Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
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Land Warfare
Australian Army advances with the implementation of countermining training
7th May 2025
The branch entered this year in the second phase of the deployment of the FLAIM Sweeper system.
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Land Warfare
Thales to modernise Netherlands TACTIS combined arms trainer
30th April 2025
Thales will modernise the Royal Netherlands Army’s TACTIS simulation system over eight years with enhanced synthetic environments, new simulators for the CV9035NL, Boxer and Leopard 2 tanks.
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Air Warfare
Co-operation continues as tri-national F-35s break new ground in Pacific exercise
22nd April 2025
The February exercise marked a milestone in multinational cooperation with fifth-generational air warfare capabilities, but will it continue considering shifting US politics?
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Land Warfare
The challenge of making the inflatable illusion and training centre
21st April 2025
Faking aircraft, yanks and vehicles has a storied history through the previous century but there are others uses for inflatable systems such as more detailed and classified military equipment and training structures.
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Air Warfare
Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II
14th April 2025
The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.
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Land Warfare
How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%
2nd April 2025
The new small arms training approach includes the use of data and simulation capabilities, as well as more realistic environments.
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Land Warfare
US Army awards RTX Raytheon follow-on contract for the RCADE modelling and simulation capability
24th March 2025
The agreement covers the establishment of a continuous experimentation environment.
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Land Warfare
Singapore launches the SAFTI City urban warfare complex
21st March 2025
The large urban recreation uses sensors and robots as well as realistic building design to test tactics and expertise.
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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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Land Warfare
What do Russia or Ukraine need to win the war?
28th February 2025
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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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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![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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![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
