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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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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
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.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
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.
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Defence Helicopter
DCI to open new French helicopter training centre
23rd February 2015
DCI will open a new Helicopter International Training Centre (HCIF) registered in Dax and near French military pilot training centres, the company announced on 19 …
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Defence Helicopter
Zen-Rockwell Collins unveil flight simulator for India
23rd February 2015
Zen Technologies and Rockwell Collins have unveiled a next-generation rotary wing simulator at Aero India 2015, as they team to target the Indian armed forces' …
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Land Warfare
New Cubic MILES IWS equipment for Romania
23rd February 2015
Cubic has been awarded a contract modification to provide its Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Individual Weapon System (MILES IWS) equipment to Romania, the company …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems to support HAL Hawk Mk132
20th February 2015
BAE Systems has won a five-year contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to provide a comprehensive support package for the Hawk Mk132 advanced jet trainer, …
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Naval Warfare
VSTEP announces new bridge simulator order
19th February 2015
The Cirebon Maritime Academy in Indonesia has purchased a NAUTIS DNV certified class A full-mission bridge simulator from VSTEP. The academy is a national higher …
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Land Warfare
US delivers mortar radars, training to Ukraine
17th February 2015
The US Army has delivered lightweight counter-mortar radars for the Ukrainian Army and performed mortar round tracking training, it has been announced. A US army …
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Defence Helicopter
FlightSafety AW139 training centre approved
17th February 2015
AgustaWestland has approved the FlightSafety International AW139 helicopter training centre in Lafayette, Louisiana, it has been announced. The centre will act as an authorised AW139 …
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Land Warfare
MASA releases Sword version 6.0
16th February 2015
MASA has released version 6.0 of its Sword automated wargame solution for training, analysis and planning, upgraded with new capabilities, the company announced on 12 …
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Defence Helicopter
France, Germany to upgrade Tiger simulators
13th February 2015
Thales and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics will partner to supply or upgrade 20 Tiger helicopter simulators for French and German armed forces, it was announced on …
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Land Warfare
New integrated assault rifle concept for Canada
13th February 2015
Colt Canada and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) have developed a new integrated assault rifle concept for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the latter …
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Defence Helicopter
Indra to supply Spanish EC135 training system
12th February 2015
Indra has been awarded a contract to supply an integrated training system for the EC135 helicopter by the Defense Ministry of Spain, the company announced …
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Land Warfare
Darpa introduces SXCT infantry programme
12th February 2015
Darpa has introduced a new Squad X Core Technologies (SXCT) programme aimed at developing integrated systems for land infantry, it announced on 9 February. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Sogitec to train Swedish NH90 crew
12th February 2015
Sogitec Industries has won a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to train Swedish Air Force and FMV Test and Evaluation NH90 crews, …
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Military Logistics
German Air Force receives A400M simulator
10th February 2015
The German Air Force has received an A400M aircraft full flight simulator from Airbus Defence and Space, the company announced on 9 February. The simulator …
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Defence Notes
Virtual training to avert readiness crisis
5th February 2015
Increased use of virtual training will assist the US military avert a readiness crisis as well as reduce costs by an estimated $1.7 billion over …
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Defence Notes
Generals hampering effective training
3rd February 2015
Militaries across the world continue to struggle to effectively train between nations and across services, despite the fact that increased interoperability would benefit armed forces-readiness. …
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Land Warfare
CERDEC expands Vigilant Pursuit soldier training
2nd February 2015
A US army research centre has been working on expanding training to improve quick-reaction intelligence capabilities, according to a US Army release on 27 January. …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems wins GEOINT Programme contract
2nd February 2015
BAE Systems has earned a five-year training and instructional support contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the company announced on 29 January. The estimated …
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Defence Notes
Israeli Air Force starts jet training with M-346
28th January 2015
Israeli Air Force (IAF) flight school cadets have commenced flights with the new Aermacchi M-346 instructional aircraft for the first time, the air force announced …
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