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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.

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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DSEI 2023: Forge decision tool to help develop British Army doctrine for new armoured vehicles

15th September 2023

Hadean, ST Engineering Antycip and Cervus have announced a contract from the British Army for their Forge decision support tool for use at the Land Warfare Centre in a series of major experiments.
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DSEI 2023: Babcock teams up with Aeralis to offer flexible flight services

14th September 2023

Aeralis and Babcock France have teamed up to explore flexible aircraft service offerings for training and operational roles using the former company's modular jet design.
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DSEI 2023: Number of bidders continues to grow for British Army CTTP training contract

14th September 2023

Two more teams have announced their intentions to bid to become the British Army’s strategic partner for the Collective Training Transformation Programme during DSEI 2023 in London.
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DSEI 2023: BAE Systems showcases OdySSEy, single synthetic environment training platform for first time

14th September 2023

The ambitious BAE Systems OdySSEy, initiative, aimed at creating a future single synthetic environment (SSE) for military training, is making strides.
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DSEI 2023: Boeing and Red 6 partnership first to achieve successful AR integration on aircraft

14th September 2023

The partnership between Boeing and Red 6 has resulted in the successful flight testing of AR technology in a TA-4JA tactical aircraft, with plans to extend testing to the T-7 Red Hawk advanced trainer.
Defence Notes

US Army seeks innovative new battlefield roles for drones

13th September 2023

The US Army recently tested deployment of UAS to identify casualties on the battlefield and in disaster response scenarios. Drones were used to assess the vital signs of wounded soldiers from the sky.
Training

High-End Defense Training for Multipolar Threats

13th September 2023

From US National Intelligence Council reports to defense and foreign policy commentary, much ink has been spilled in the last five years on changing power dynamics in the world order.
Training

Aeralis reveals new aircraft design at DSEI 2023

13th September 2023

The new aircraft design mark a significant shift in Aeralis' approach, with notable changes in exterior configuration and a new wing architecture that enhances manoeuvrability.
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Hadean unveils latest iteration of spatial computing platform at DSEI 2023

13th September 2023

Hadean has unveiled the latest evolution of its spatial computing platform at DSEI 2023.
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DSEI 2023: BAE Systems and Hadean continue to collaborate on military training

12th September 2023

Under a new enterprise licence, BAE Systems will be able to exploit modern AI and Large Language Model integrations of the Hadean Platform for Defence.
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DSEI 2023: latest consortium to bid for British Army collective training steps forward

11th September 2023

With a commitment to making training more efficient, effective, and frequent, Team Crucible plans to provide a digitally enabled collective training service for the British Army, employing real-time data feedback and advanced synthetic capabilities.
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DSEI 2023: Inzpire extends training support to Royal Air Force

8th September 2023

Inzpire's Collective Training Division (CTD) has been awarded a two-year contract to provide subject matter expertise support for 20 Squadron’s Qualified Weapons Instructor (Command & Control) Course (QWI (C2)) at RAF Boulmer.
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Gaming the System: Project OdySSEy’s Synthetic Training Revolution (Studio)

7th September 2023

In the rapidly evolving, data-driven future environment, BAE Systems is leading the integration of game-changing systems that are revolutionising how military forces train. Project OdySSEy is bringing together simulation, supercomputing, data analytics and augmented reality to revolutionise the future of military training.
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Leonardo ups the ante on M345 trainer jet pitch to Slovakia

6th September 2023

Leonardo has cemented partnerships with Slovak defence companies LOTN, VRM and Slavia Production Systems in an effort to bolster a proposal to supply its M345 jet trainer to Slovakia as the country's air force transitions to an F-16 fighter fleet.
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Synthetic training capability demonstrated to UK Royal Navy

5th September 2023

QinetiQ, Inzpire and BAE Systems have completed a demonstration of the Platform Enabled Training Capability (PETC) to the UK Royal Navy, a system designed to provide immersive collective training across multiple platforms for increased readiness and cost savings.
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NATO, Latvia team up to test 5G for military comms solutions

4th September 2023

A Latvian-NATO operational technology exploration scheduled for October will involve trials with virtual and augmented realities, uncrewed vehicles, sensors and applications within a tactical 5G bubble.
Defence Notes

Is the Pentagon ready to confront biological threats?

4th September 2023

The Pentagon recently released its Biodefense Posture Review and has also requested over $1 billion in its FY2024 budget proposal to fund capabilities and readiness to face chemical and biological threats.
Training

Military Training Technology Report 2023: Part-Task Trainers

1st September 2023

How part-task trainers can deliver unique outcomes for armed forces
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US battle labs work with DARPA to evolve new ASTARTE C2 capability

1st September 2023

The USAF Shadow Operations Center-Nellis worked with a US Army battle lab and DARPA to evolve the ASTARTE joint airspace management and joint fires capability in a role-playing experiment.