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

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Defence Helicopter

Updated Helicopter Simulator enables Culdrose Aircrew to better prepare for Afghanistan

24th January 2011

Two of the Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) Squadrons based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose are currently tasked for operations in Afghanistan. Between deployments …
Defence Helicopter

CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$140 million

21st January 2011

CAE today announced it has been awarded a series of military contracts for the defence forces of more than 12 countries valued at more than …
Military Logistics

Scottsdale Healthcare opens New military medical training center

20th January 2011

Local, state and national leaders gave the new Scottsdale Healthcare Military Training Center a "thumbs up" during grand opening dedication ceremonies held Jan. 19. Arizona …
Land Warfare

Cubic awarded $26m to supply Javelin trainer components

19th January 2011

Cubic Corporation announced today that its defense systems business has been awarded a $26 million contract for basic skills trainers and student stations for the …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin receives Urban Operations Training System contract award

18th January 2011

The US Army's Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide Urban Operations Training Systems …
Defence Helicopter

BWB and CAE select Barco to upgrade helicopter simulators

4th January 2011

Visualization pioneer Barco is proud to announce that it has been selected by flight simulation leader CAE to supply projection technology for the helicopter simulators …
Military Logistics

Boeing receives US Air Force contract for C-17 training devices

22nd December 2010

The Boeing Company today announced it has received a contract from the US Air Force to deliver C-17 training devices to three sites. The contract …
Defence Helicopter

Iraqi Army Aviation Command set to increase pilot training

21st December 2010

The Iraqi Army Aviation Command showcased the arrival of three new Bell T-407 training helicopters with a ceremony and aerial display at Camp Taji Dec. …
Land Warfare

Saab receives orders for Swedish Armed Forces training systems

20th December 2010

Defence and security company Saab has received two new orders from FMV (the Swedish Defence Material Administration) for army training systems. The orders are for …
Military Logistics

CAE USA wins US Air Force KC-135 Aircrew Training System contract

14th December 2010

CAE today announced that CAE USA has been awarded a United States Air Force (USAF) contract to provide comprehensive KC-135 aircrew training services. Under terms …
Digital Battlespace

US Army awards Digital Training Management System contract to nFocus software

13th December 2010

The United States Army recently awarded the Digital Training Management System (DTMS) Enhancement contract to the General Dynamics Information Technology and nFocus Software team. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Themis unveils new platform agnostic UAV instruction method

6th December 2010

Themis has recently completed the training and qualifying of internal pilots for an undisclosed Asian customer. The course that provided the trainees with all the …
Land Warfare

Cubic awarded US Army training range modernization contract

1st December 2010

Cubic Defense Applications, the defense systems segment of Cubic Corporation, has been awarded a new indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with the Program Executive Office for …
Land Warfare

InterSense sensors help power Quantum3D's ExpeditionDI Infantry Training Platform

1st December 2010

InterSense Incorporated, a market leader in precision motion technology, today announced its InertiaCube orientation sensors played a key role in assisting Quantum3D's ExpeditionDI in meeting …
Military Logistics

NGRAIN remains US Army Transportation School's choice for maintenance training solutions

1st December 2010

NGRAIN, a leading provider of interactive 3D equipment simulation solutions that maximize the effectiveness of training programs and maintenance support systems, today announced the US …
Land Warfare

InterSense selected by Raydon to support MRAP Virtual Trainer

1st December 2010

InterSense Incorporated, a market leader in precision motion technology, today announced it is extending its long-standing relationship with Raydon to supply advanced inertial tracking technology …
Military Logistics

Australian defence equipment to be put through its paces

30th November 2010

The $35 million expansion of the Monegeeta Proving Ground Complex was officially opened by the Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today. "The latest equipment …
Land Warfare

CG2 and Organic Motion partner to develop the future of virtual infantry training solutions

30th November 2010

CG2,a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quantum3D and leading supplier of visualization and training systems, and Organic Motion, a leading computer vision software company, today announced a …
Digital Battlespace

Elbit Systems to supply training and simulation solution to Royal Netherlands Army

29th November 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract to supply an advanced training and simulation solution for the Royal Netherlands Army. The …