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.
The JASDF has been looking to replace its T-4 jet fighters amid concerns over training capacity and pilot readiness for fifth-gen fighters.
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?
A special procurement notice for the Flight School Next was issued this week as potential suppliers step up their efforts.
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
Modernizing training with fair-fight commonality at the highest fidelity for enhanced mission rehearsal.
CDS Defence & Security provides a stepping stone approach to helping companies understand and implement the necessary cyber security requirements in the defence sector.
28th November 2023
Collins latest solution has combined the company’s rendering and processing tools with gaming technology for aircrew training.
28th November 2023
The new Vrgineers carbon fibre XTAL 3 CAVU mixed-reality headset will attempt to address calculation bottlenecks via high-performance graphical chip and AI ahead of launch in 2024.
28th November 2023
Enhancing capabilities through simulation training fosters effective advancement and equips forces for evolving environments.
28th November 2023
The integration of ChatGPT to 4GD's SimStriker could lead to the introduction of dynamic conversational capabilities, enabling realistic interactions with trainee soldiers in diverse training scenarios.
26th November 2023
Why armed forces need to focus on the challenges associated with conducting military exercises at different levels and domains, by focusing on interoperability, as well as joint and combined operations.
25th November 2023
How climate change poses various challenges and risks to defence training, readiness and infrastructure.
25th November 2023
DoD’s branches and agencies have been working on multiple programmes in the growing realm of VR and AR to develop advanced systems that can recreate the complexities of a changing battlespace.
24th November 2023
The US Army is investing in the modernisation of its Grafenwoehr base and training area in Germany, which hosts the 7th Army Training Command, and provides extensive facilities for live training and interoperability with allied forces.
23rd November 2023
Mixed reality technology is gaining momentum in the simulation industry – especially in pilot training environment – and has been expected to surpass the usage of standard projection-based simulators.
23rd November 2023
HGXR and Haptech have teamed up to create a realistic virtual military training system that uses a simulated M4 carbine with recoil and data capture features.
23rd November 2023
How the US Army’s development of a new training environment has been utilising virtual reality technologies, what contracts have been awarded to different companies for its components and how has the industry been facing up to the challenges it faces.
23rd November 2023
Internal documents obtained by Shephard have revealed a covert line up of companies, including Elbit Systems, joining the competition for the British Army Collective Training System (ACTS, previously known as CTTP).
22nd November 2023
How Northrop Grumman developed a new and flexible training system for Poland’s purchase of the IBCS system before it was fully introduced in the US Army.
22nd November 2023
Reiser Simulation and Training has secured a deal to develop and deliver specialised NH90 helicopter rear-cabin trainer for the German airmobile forces.
22nd November 2023
The British Army has awarded a nine-year contract to Henley Business School to deliver a degree pathway in Leadership and Strategic Studies for its officers and senior soldiers as part of its talent development strategy.
21st November 2023
Boeing and augmented reality training specialist Red 6 have achieved notable progress in integrating advanced technology into training aircraft.
21st November 2023
Amid ongoing challenges with technical issues in the Rolls-Royce engines of the Royal Air Force's Hawk T2 fast jet training aircraft, the service has inaugurated a new maintenance training facility.
17th November 2023
Jordan ordered ten helicopters 12 months ago and joins Montenegro and the army and navy of South Korea as military operators of the 505.
17th November 2023
Modelling, simulation and training technologies event I/ITSEC will showcase innovations in AI, VR and AR, including Taqtile’s Manifest platform, RTI’s Connext platform and ARA’s CB-TASC project.
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