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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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I/ITSEC 2024: MVRsimulation unveils First Person View UAV simulator

6th December 2024

The training capability prepares warfighters for deploying drones in contested battlefield scenarios.
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I/ITSEC 2024: Babcock Immersive Training Experience debuts in US

5th December 2024

Named BITE, the system simulates the battlefield environment with multiple sensorial stimuli.
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC 2024: 3D perception announces next-generation simulation software WarpCore

5th December 2024

The company is also showcasing the Draco and Atlas simulators at I/ITSEC 2024.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: Barco unveils new I600‑4K projection platform to the simulation market

4th December 2024

The solution can be used in simulations in all domains and is designed to be an an entry-level single-chip laser phosphor solution that offers 4K UHD resolution at 120Hz.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: Vrgineers introduces new mixed reality headset and new simulator

4th December 2024

The Generic Classroom Trainer is a platform-agnostic solution suitable for aviation training while the Somnium VR1 is a mixed-reality headset fitted with 4K MR cameras.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: US military to deploy Cubic SPEAR in Indo-Pacific

4th December 2024

Cubic Defense’s Simplified Planning Execution Analysis and Reconstruction (SPEAR) capability will be used in five multi-domain exercises in the region in FY2025.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: US Army and University of Southern California to develop portable ship simulator

3rd December 2024

The solution will enable training soldiers for multi-domain operations.
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC 2024: Kopin showcases optronics for live and virtual training purposes

2nd December 2024

The company’s displays were engineered to provide more realistic simulated environments.
Naval Warfare

Type 23 Duke-class frigate HMS St Albans completes mid-life refit

2nd December 2024

HMS St Albans’ refit included an update in FOST training to help staff adapt to new technology and routines.
Training

I/ITSEC 2024: US Army combines UAVs, AI and new tech to improve simulation capabilities

2nd December 2024

The service is working with USC ICT to integrate information capture by drones, AI and 3D Gaussian Splatting.
Training

Just Released: Military Training Technology Report December 2024 now available to read

2nd December 2024

In this latest Shephard technology report, Giles Ebbutt highlights the rise of the first person view (FPV) drone as a powerful asymmetric weapon that can …
Air Warfare

Babcock and KAI to collaborate on training and air base support

29th November 2024

The two companies will focus on military training, support and engineering opportunities across central, eastern and southern Europe.
Air Warfare

NSPA and Royal Netherlands Air Force sign LoI on MRTT training integration

29th November 2024

The Letter of Intent (LoI) will allow for the integration of training of the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tank Transport (MRTT) fleet between the the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) and other groups.
Land Warfare

GDIT awarded $330 million in US Army training contracts

27th November 2024

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will provide training to Army Contracting Command and is already contracted to support training for III Armored Corps complexes, US Army Flight School Training and US Navy.
Air Warfare

Reiser secures new NH90 Sea Tiger maintenance training contract

26th November 2024

The training and simulation company’s new contract for the German Navy will replicate its NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, which is set to join the fleet in 2025.
Land Warfare

US services test wearable tech to improve soldier’s performance

25th November 2024

Developed by the USC Institute for Creative Technologies, the Lightning Platform is an app to assess warfighters’ physiology, metabolism and mental and cognitive status.
Naval Warfare

UK and US marines train to guard nuclear deterrent submarines

22nd November 2024

The Autumn round of Tartan Eagle training just concluded in Scotland.
Land Warfare

UK fires Archer for first time in live-fire exercise

22nd November 2024

Exercise Dynamic Front 25 is part of a series of NATO exercises that will run until 26 November.
Land Warfare

Australia and Singapore open expanded training area in Queensland

15th November 2024

Australia and Singapore have expanded Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA), adding advanced facilities and technologies to support larger, longer joint military exercises under their ongoing strategic partnership.