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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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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Training
US and Israel demonstrate ties with latest bilateral exercise
27th January 2023
During Juniper Oak 23, Israel and the US will practice command and control and other essential operations with interoperability at the heart of the exercise.
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Training
Norway looks to the long term with extra Ukraine military aid
24th January 2023
Norway will continue to support Ukraine by sending instructors for explosive ordnance disposal and other training, as well as maintaining equipment supplies for 'as long as necessary'.
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Air Warfare
Last upgraded light combat aircraft delivered to Czech Air Force
20th January 2023
Work on the L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft included inspection and testing of parts, plus technical improvements to some components and functions of the aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Updated: Austria doubles down on Leonardo helicopter procurement
20th January 2023
Austria has formally finalised procurement of an additional 18 AW169 helicopters for multirole and training purposes from Italy.
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Training
Updated: CAE to add new innovations to US Army fixed-wing flight training
19th January 2023
CAE will add a new suite of innovations to the existing live, virtual and constructive flight training syllabus at the Dothan Training Center in Alabama.
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Training
Challenger and Leopard tanks come with potential pitfalls for Ukraine
19th January 2023
British and German main battle tank models could make a difference to Ukraine's combat capabilities if provided in sufficient numbers, but training on and integration of the vehicles may cause headaches for Kyiv.
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Training
Top trends in military training and simulation for 2023
17th January 2023
The training and simulation sector had a stimulating 2022, but this year may hold even more exciting technological developments for the industry. Bohemia Interactive Simulations' CPO Pete Morrison gave Shephard some hot topics to watch for 2023.
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Training
Indra to help develop third NH90 sim for Spain
16th January 2023
The new NH90 simulators are said to reduce necessary live flight hours by 40% with the same training outcome.
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Training
US Navy expands Trident submarine training facilities
13th January 2023
A new facility will include a missile control centre team trainer and Naval Sea Systems Command weapon handling system team trainer for the Ohio-class submarine.
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Training
US Air National Guard begins construction of C-130J sim site
12th January 2023
The new C-130J simulators the US Air National Guard (ANG) is set to receive will feature various novel capabilities.
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Training
US to train Ukrainian troops on Patriot air defence system
11th January 2023
Ukrainian soldiers will train in the US on the Patriot air defence system; the course will include classroom work, hands-on training and simulation.
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Training
Elbit bags another F-16 training centre contract
10th January 2023
Following a recent similar Polish contract, Elbit Systems has been selected to supply an F-16 mission training centre for the Israeli Air Force.
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Training
US continues progress on JADC2 communications capabilities
9th January 2023
The US Air Force has tested technologies designed to deliver information advantage to soldiers and improve their ability to process information and react to threats across all domains.
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Training
US university to enhance army tactical vehicle training
6th January 2023
A Rowan University team will create VR, AR and MR environments featuring armoured and tactical vehicles, gunner protection kits, threats and engagement scenarios to improve US Army tactical vehicle training.
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Training
Vrgineers XTAL virtual reality headset goes wireless
6th January 2023
The new version of Vrgineers' wireless XTAL headset has applications for maintenance and special forces training.
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Training
Elbit to provide tank sims and training centre for Israel
5th January 2023
The main battle tank training centres Elbit Systems will provide to the Israeli Defence Forces will train commanders and soldiers on a variety of modern equipment.
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Land Warfare
Slovak industry lands offset work under CV90 armoured vehicle deal
3rd January 2023
Slovak companies will manufacture turrets for the infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) on order, integrate all components and produce smoke grenade launchers and simulators.
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Training
The 5 most significant training stories of 2022
26th December 2022
The year 2022 brought us many interesting training and simulation stories - we collected the five most important ones.
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Air Warfare
Pentagon orders 26 TH-73A Thrasher helicopters
26th December 2022
The DoD has awarded Leonardo AgustaWestland Philadelphia a $110.5 million firm-fixed-price modification to the previous contract for the US Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS).
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