Training

US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.

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?

Featured Industry Spotlights

AI innovation set to revolutionise military training landscape

More Stories

Defence Helicopter

DefExpo 2012: Rossell India and CAE form Indian helicopter JV

29th March 2012

Rossell India announced at Defexpo India 2012 that the Indian Foreign Investment Promotion Board has approved its plan to form a joint venture (JV) company …
Military Logistics

FIDAE 2012: Boeing offering surplus KC-135s to Latin American and Asia-Pacific nations

29th March 2012

Several Latin American countries have expressed an interest in purchasing surplus KC-135 Stratotankers, it has been revealed. According to Earl Godby, head of business development …
Land Warfare

Quantum3D unveils ExpeditionDI enhancements

28th March 2012

Quantum3D has announced a number of updates to its ExpeditionDI self-contained, wearable and fully-immersive close combat infantry simulator training platform. The enhancements include an Intel …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin wins US Army training contract

28th March 2012

Lockheed Martin has announced that it has been awarded a contract to continue providing the US Army with the production, assembly, training and deployment of …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Boeing offers AH-6i to South American customers

28th March 2012

Boeing negotiations with Chile over a possible purchase of the AH-6i have been revealed at FIDAE 2012. According to Brad Rounding, manager of AH-6 business …
Uncrewed Vehicles

British UAV nears completion

27th March 2012

UAV manufacturer Blue Bear has highlighted the importance of British technology that is aiding the development of its iStart UAV. Mike Humphreys, military account manager …
Military Logistics

FIDAE 2012: A400M carrying out hot and high tests in South America

27th March 2012

Airbus Military is testing the hot and high credentials of its A400M airlifter with a tour of South America. The second prototype, dubbed 'Grizzly 2', …
Training

ADF selects Meggitt for weapon training simulation system

26th March 2012

Meggitt Training Systems (MTS) has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for delivery of Weapon Training Simulation …
Digital Battlespace

AUVSI Israel: IAI Taman unveils upgraded payload

21st March 2012

IAI Tamam has introduced a new zoom capability for its largest EO MOSP 3000 UAV payload. At the AUVSI Israel conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, …
Defence Notes

MBDA calls for greater Anglo-French co-operation

21st March 2012

MBDA has called for 'mutual dependence' between the UK and France, warning that a lack of co-operation could see both countries losing out in the …
Military Logistics

NGRAIN enhances Canadian training pass rates

14th March 2012

NGRAIN has announced that the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CFSEME) has seen a marked improvement in pass rates since the implementation …
Defence Helicopter

FB Heliservices wins UK MOD contract

6th March 2012

Cobham has announced that FB Heliservices has announced it has been awarded a four year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to continue …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Resource Group announces new UAS training initiative

27th February 2012

Resource Group has announced that it will be launching a new training division called ‘Resource UAS’ to deliver foundation training for UAS (unmanned aerial systems) …
Defence Helicopter

APKWS heading for Afghanistan

24th February 2012

The US Navy has completed operational testing of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and the weapon will soon be deployed with US Marine …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mini Falcon ordered for UAV college course

21st February 2012

Innocon’s Mini Falcon II TUAV has been ordered by Northland Community and Technical College in the US for the college’s UAS maintenance and training programme. …
Military Logistics

Israel selects M-346 trainer aircraft

17th February 2012

Alenia Aermacchi has announced that the M-346 trainer aircraft has been selected by Israel’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) to train its air force pilots. The …
Defence Helicopter

SGA2012: CAE signs training centre MoU with Brunei

16th February 2012

CAE and the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) have signed an MOU to start a joint venture to develop a multi-purpose training centre (MPTC) for …
Defence Notes

USAF selects Cubic P5CTS/TCTS

3rd February 2012

Cubic has been awarded a new contract for its P5 Combat Training System/Tactical Combat Training System (P5CTS/TCTS) by the US Air Force Range Instrumentation Systems …
Defence Helicopter

USAF moves forward with HH-60 replacement

30th January 2012

Despite budget cuts continuing to cast a long shadow over US helicopter programmes, the US Air Force is looking to advance plans for a new …