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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.
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?
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
Elbit Systems to provide F-16 sims to Polish Air Force
23rd December 2022
The F-16 mission training centre will enable higher quality training and will improve mission readiness for Polish pilots.
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Training
Belgium adds VBS sim software for anti-tank guided missile
22nd December 2022
Through integration with VBS, Spike missile operators can train more effectively on tactical scenarios developed by the instructors.
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Training
Draken Europe flies first red air training sortie against Royal Air Force
21st December 2022
Draken Europe has conducted the first red air aggressor training sortie with its L-159E honey badger against a Royal Air Force asset.
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Training
Poland receives last batch of M-346 trainer jets
20th December 2022
The country now has a fleet of 16 M-346 advanced jet trainers that are replacing the Polish Air Force's ageing TS-11 Iskra training aircraft.
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Training
NP Aerospace, Supacat to deliver IED training vehicle for UK Ministry of Defence
16th December 2022
The new repurposed training platforms will improve British soldiers' vehicle knowledge and increase safety by introducing simulated training.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore, Germany strengthen submarine ties as new Type 218SGs launched
15th December 2022
The two countries' navies will exchange best practices for submarine training, it was revealed at the joint launch ceremony for two of Singapore's Invincible-class boats as more details of the design emerged.
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Training
Urban combat facility to enhance British Army training
15th December 2022
The new indoor facility will allow British Army soldiers to train for a variety of scenarios in a realistic urban environment.
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Training
Singapore creates submarine digital twin for integrated training
14th December 2022
Singapore is combining advanced virtual trainers with its new submarine fleet to get the most from the platform.
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Air Warfare
Aeralis to contribute to Global Combat Air Programme efforts
13th December 2022
The UK MoD will use Aeralis's digital enterprise system for development of a variety of future programmes, including the Global Combat Air Programme and Future Combat Air System, with the goal of reduced timescale and cost.
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Training
Improbable closes US defence business
13th December 2022
The British company's subsidiary Improbable Defense US will cease its American defence activities due to 'challenging macroeconomic conditions'.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: HII enhances human-machine teaming training for US Army
9th December 2022
HII’s crewed-uncrewed teaming training system has been tested with the US Army’s Apache, but it can operate with any autonomous system with the right equipment to receive data.
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Defence Notes
All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare
9th December 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at all the developments in the military training and simulation world, and discovers the trends and challenges in seabed warfare.
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Training
Leonardo explores 6th-generation combat aircraft simulation at I/ITSEC 2022
8th December 2022
Leonardo is developing the Smart Chair system in its Battle Lab that allows for advanced pilot training for multi-domain scenarios and can potentially 'replicate a sixth-generation fighter jet cockpit'.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Red Hawk jet trainer to be digital platform from day one
7th December 2022
Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk simulator and maintenance training system will allow pilots and ground crew to train in novel ways as soon as the platforms are delivered.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Saab stays focused and committed to multi-site training delivery
6th December 2022
Saab has increased training activities across core markets, opened combined training centres and is set to grow its business further.
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Land Warfare
NZ Army restarts major training activity amid manning crisis
5th December 2022
The capability of the New Zealand Army has been significantly damaged by its commitment to Operation Protect, the military contribution to the government’s response to COVID-19.
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Royal Navy upgrades Merlin helicopters
5th December 2022
The Royal Navy's amphibious helicopters have received an improved defensive aid suit and Merlin pilots can now train in a synthetic training environment.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: CAE to create ‘data ecosystem’ in synthetic environment and rethink approach to innovation
5th December 2022
CAE believes the future of training technologies will be fundamentally driven by bringing different industries together and no single company can exist in a vacuum - an approach that defence should adopt too.
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Training
US Army spotlights constructive synthetic environment re-bids at I/ITSEC 2022
5th December 2022
The US Army's Project Manager Synthetic Environments is overseeing two major re-bid programmes.
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