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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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Inzpire's GECO mission planning system rolls out to boost Royal Air Force training

12th May 2023

The UK Military Flying Training System is rolling out the GECO mission planning system, used by frontline RAF squadrons, on additional fixed- and rotary-wing trainer aircraft fleets in 2023.
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Oman-led naval exercise with France, UK, US concludes

12th May 2023

Exercise Khunjar Hadd focused on mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, maritime interdiction, and other combined naval operations.
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Aero Vodochody starts production of L-39NG trainer jet for LOM Praha

12th May 2023

The L-39NG for LOM Praha seeks to ensure the continuity of tactical training of Czech Air Force pilots on subsonic jets.
Training

Canada and Latvia commit to jointly train Ukrainian combat leaders

11th May 2023

Canada reaffirms its commitment to Latvia's security and expands its training mission in Ukraine with the Latvian National Armed Forces, aiming to provide leadership development training for Ukraine.
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US Navy to transform at-sea Super Hornet and Growler training

11th May 2023

The US Navy is introducing a new live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training system to enhance the F/A-18 and EA-18G training capability while reducing costs and increasing readiness during at-sea training.
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Elbit wins Boxer and Challenger 3 sim contract under British Army's Project Vulcan

10th May 2023

Elbit Systems UK will deliver devices to train British Army operators on the Boxer armoured vehicle and Challenger 3 main battle tank.
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Paraguay shows interest in Argentine Malvina trainer aircraft

4th May 2023

Paraguay’s Air Force is looking to renew its fixed-wing training fleet by turning to a neighbouring supplier, having signed a declaration of interest in the Argentinian IA-100 Malvina.
Training

Turkiye's Hurjet trainer and light attack aircraft makes maiden flight

3rd May 2023

TAI has completed the first flight of its Hurjet supersonic trainer and light attack aircraft platform, intended to replace the Turkish Air Force's T-38 fleet.
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India trains fighter pilots in buddy-buddy refuelling as aerial tanker shortage hits home

2nd May 2023

Poor serviceability rates of India's Ilyushin Il-78 tanker aircraft mean fighter pilots are training using buddy-buddy refuelling between fast jets.
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MQ-9 SeaGuardian drone makes waves in US Navy exercise

1st May 2023

The US Navy’s Group Sail Exercise, held over a six-day period in Hawaiian waters, featured a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone for the …
Land Warfare

Inflation hits US Army modernisation plans

26th April 2023

As the increase in the branch’s budget proposal did not cover the inflation rates, the army is losing its spending power, impacting its acquisition and development programmes.
Training

IT2EC 2023: Aeralis and SDTS partner to explore French light-fast jet defence market

26th April 2023

The MoU between Aeralis and SDTS will explore light-fast jet aviation services in France, targeting contracts in defence operational training and combat air support.
Training

IT2EC 2023: CAE links small-footprint virtual training devices

26th April 2023

CAE has unveiled an interconnected system that links three of its simulation devices: the VISTA, JTC TRS, and ASGARD.
Training

IT2EC 2023: MASA Group develops decision support system

26th April 2023

MASA Group has developed a decision support system that integrates its SWORD constructive simulation with command and control (C2) systems to provide commanders with course-of-action (CoA) analysis.
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IT2EC 2023: Culture hampering adoption of virtual reality pilot trainers

26th April 2023

Portable mixed reality devices aim to augment expensive dome-based full mission simulators in military training but face lobbying and cultural resistance.
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Saab details Finnish and Dutch combat training solutions at IT2EC 2023

26th April 2023

Saab has revealed more details about its Ground Combat Indoor Trainer delivered to the Finnish Armed Forces and showcased its van-based Mobile Combat Training Centre.
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IT2EC 2023: Training for multi-domain ops needs a fresh approach to succeed

25th April 2023

The complexity of multi-domain operations (MDO) requires a new approach as commanders will no longer be able to rely on their past experience and will need new decision support tools, according to the head of NATO's C2 centre of excellence.
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Brunner puts Apache MR motion sim on display at IT2EC 2023

25th April 2023

The portable motion simulator provides a 360 mixed-reality immersion that can be set up within an hour.
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Dutch Army takes control of new chemical threat simulator

25th April 2023

The Royal Netherlands Army has taken control of a new chemical threat simulator from Bagira Systems.