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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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Australian Army selects Operator XR for virtual reality tactical training

8th August 2023

Virtual reality (VR) training systems provider Operator XR has sold its OP-1 Tactical Rehearsal System to the Australian DoD, the company announced on 7 August.
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US Air Force awards option 5 on T-1A trainer upgrade contract

7th August 2023

The USAF has awarded the next option on a T-1A Jayhawk upgrade contract to aircraft modification and support service provider Field Aerospace.
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US Navy upgrades its red air aggressor F-16 Vipers

4th August 2023

Amentum will maintain US Navy adversary F-16 aircraft and provide full system maintenance and supply chain support to ensure seamless flight operations in all naval bases.
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Core collective training challenges – a British Army view

4th August 2023

The fundamental reason for an army’s existence is to be able to fight and win against its country’s enemies, in whatever form these are manifested.
Land Warfare

US Army receives first 20 IVAS headset prototypes from Microsoft

3rd August 2023

The IVAS embedded training tool provides soldiers with objective-based scenarios and battle drills through holographic and mixed-reality (MR) imagery.
Digital Battlespace

RTX demonstrates AI-enabled communications systems for battlefield networking at Northern Edge 2023

3rd August 2023

RTX showcased advanced AI-enabled communications systems during Northern Edge 2023 exercise, connecting coalition partners and enabling rapid data distribution for enhanced joint force capabilities on the battlefield.
Training

Smaller nations under threat – finding the right training focus

2nd August 2023

It is inevitable that a country’s military training policy will be driven by its situation in the world, and also by its society.
Training

Self-help or off-the-shelf – when does developing your own simulator make sense?

1st August 2023

Buy simulators commercially or build your own? That is the dilemma facing some countries when it comes to expanding their training capability.
Training

Canada selects SkyAlyne for multi-billion-dollar Future Aircrew Training

31st July 2023

The multi-billion-dollar Future Aircrew Training contract is set to span over two decades, making it one of the most significant service agreements ever awarded by Canada.
Training

Battle of the primes: Race to secure British Army's $1 billion collective training programme intensifies

27th July 2023

With the release of requirement date approaching in the high-stake competition, leading consortia vie for the opportunity to transform the British Army's training capabilities with the prestigious $1 billion Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).
Training

US Air Force's largest exercise bolsters combat readiness and joint force integration

26th July 2023

Amidst a complex threat environment, this year's Red Flag exercise prioritises joint force operations, agility and aerial refuelling capabilities while preparing for nation-state and non-state actor threats.
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Tunisia receives four US Textron T-6C trainer aircraft

25th July 2023

The US has handed over four of eight Textron T-6C Texan II trainer aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force.
Training

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 is unprecedented in its scale and scope

25th July 2023

Australia has never before seen anything like the scale of this year's Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Training

HII's Mission Technologies wins $41 million US Navy contract for integrated training systems

21st July 2023

HII's Mission Technologies division has secured a $41 million contract under NAVSEA's SeaPort Next Generation framework to provide installation and sustainment of training systems for the USN, enhancing fleet readiness.
Training

Aeralis and Inzpire take fast jet training to new heights

19th July 2023

With a focus on on-demand operational air support and cost reduction, the partnership harnesses Aeralis' digitally engineered platform and Inzpire's training and engineering expertise.
Training

Collins Aerospace joins US Air Force team in quest for new training solutions

18th July 2023

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Collins Aerospace a $32.5 billion contract to support the development of new training systems for the service.
Naval Warfare

G3 Systems delivers bespoke Fire Trials & Evaluation Unit for Royal Navy

14th July 2023

G3 Systems has successfully delivered a specially designed Fire Trials and Evaluation Unit (FTEU) to the Royal Navy (RN) at Horsea Island. The FTEU enables realistic firefighting simulation and equipment analysis.
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Brazilian pilots complete Gripen conversion training in Sweden

14th July 2023

The last group of Brazilian Air Force pilots has concluded their Gripen conversion training in Sweden. The training covered basic operation, combat readiness, and familiarity with the fighter jet's human-machine interface.
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US Navy T-45 Goshawk trainers to receive digital head-up display

13th July 2023

Mercury Systems has received a five-year contract worth $83 million from the Naval Air Systems Command to deliver high-definition, digital head-up display (HUD) systems for the T-45 Goshawk training aircraft.