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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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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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Exosonic begins trials of UAS testbed for supersonic aerial target programme

26th May 2023

Exosonic has commenced trials of its EX-3M Trident UAV, a quarter-scale testbed for the EX-3 Revenant supersonic aerial target drone it is developing for the US Air Force.
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Sweden green-lights Gripen training for Ukraine, no jets offered

26th May 2023

Sweden and Ukraine still need to agree on formal details before training on the Swedish combat aircraft can begin, but Stockholm said the planned move does not mean Gripens will be given to Ukraine.
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Pentagon sees Ukrainian F-16s as 'long-term' solution, emphasises training needs

24th May 2023

The US has affirmed its intention to support training of Ukrainian crews to operate the F-16 fighter jet following last week's decision to allow transfer of the aircraft.
Training

US Navy takes lead on Middle East maritime security training

23rd May 2023

The Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces partnership has stood up a USN-led task force to support multination training events in the region covering maritime awareness, law, interdiction, rescue and leadership development.
Training

US Navy anti-sub exercise puts crewed-uncrewed teaming to the test

22nd May 2023

Operating in concert with US Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, an MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV participated in the constructive 'kill' of a simulated submarine target.
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QinetiQ partners with US Navy and NATO on Formidable Shield exercise

19th May 2023

QinetiQ is providing range management, aerial targets and support and evaluation services for the multinational multi-domain Exercise Formidable Shield taking place in the UK and Norway.
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Leonardo expands Italian aircraft maintenance training capability

19th May 2023

Leonardo has been granted new certification allowing it perform a full spectrum of military aviation maintenance training services.
Training

MASS extends contract to manage UK joint warfare exercises

19th May 2023

Defence and training support company MASS has been awarded an extension to its Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) contract for UK Strategic Command. The …
Training

US Air Force recommences Air Operations Center training activity

19th May 2023

After a six-month pause the USAF has recommenced training personnel to serve in its Air Operations Centers.
Land Warfare

Montenegro extends defence export agreement with Israel

18th May 2023

Elbit Systems is to supply 120mm mortar systems and training services to Montenegro under the Balkan republic's third government-to-government defence agreement with Israel.
Training

US Army to use customised QinetiQ Banshee Jet 80+ target for training

18th May 2023

QinetiQ's MQM-185B target, based on the Banshee Jet 80+, aims to provide the US Army with hyper-realistic training capabilities.
Air Warfare

US Air Force fighter unit transitions to aggressor squadron

17th May 2023

The 926th Wing's 706th Fighter Squadron has been redesignated as the 706th Aggressor Squadron, enhancing Nellis Air Force Base's air combat training capabilities.
Training

Royal Air Force pilots to train in Italy to address UK aircrew pipeline issues

17th May 2023

In a bid to mitigate disruption to fast jet training, the Royal Air Force will begin using the International Flight Training School in Italy.
Training

Indra begins delivery of fighting vehicle sim to Spanish Army

17th May 2023

The delivery of the combat vehicle training systems includes a first section simulator made up of four vehicle simulators to several Spanish Army bases.
Training

UK-led NATO battlegroup exercise demonstrates robust military power

16th May 2023

Exercise Spring Storm showcases the UK-led NATO Enhanced Forward Presence's robust military capabilities in a multinational exercise, bolstering defence and fostering collective security.
Air Warfare

Raytheon upgrades KAI FA-50 combat aircraft with PhantomStrike radar

16th May 2023

Raytheon is to integrate its PhantomStrike fire control radar on the KAI FA-50 light attack aircraft.
Training

BMT secures contract to provide specialised training for Royal Navy aircraft carrier personnel

16th May 2023

BMT will deploy an advanced five-bridge immersive training simulator to help train the UK's aircraft carrier crew for complex manoeuvres and other tasks.
Training

Landmarc Support Services secures £560 million contract to manage UK training estate

15th May 2023

The UK's Defence Infrastructure Organisation has awarded Landmarc Support Services a £560 million contract to provide facilities and rural estate management across the UK Defence Training Estate.
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Training begins in earnest for Indian C295 transport aircraft crews

15th May 2023

Airbus has already begun training the first batch of flight crews for the Indian Air Force's C295 fleet and will also supply a CAE simulator under the contract.