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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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Droneshield, xReality partner up for counter-drone training at I/ITSEC 2022
29th November 2022
DroneShield will leverage xReality's immersive technology to offer C-UAS training solutions for military markets.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: MAK FIRES taps market for forward observer training
29th November 2022
MAK Technologies has unveiled its latest MAK FIRES variant to address a growing market for indirect-fire forward observer training in the wake of events in Ukraine and elsewhere.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Phoenix Defense targets US Army live range contract
28th November 2022
Phoenix Defense is developing a new target system to position itself for the US Army's LTRaC programme due to be awarded in mid-2024.
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Training
Varjo reveals latest headset for advanced training at I/ITSEC 2022
28th November 2022
The new Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition provides improved image clarity and can be integrated in multiple training systems, including JTAC and helicopter mission rehearsal simulators.
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Training
Congressional speakers highlight Chinese threat at I/ITSEC 2022
28th November 2022
The US Congressional Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Caucus kicked off I/ITSEC 2022 with a picture of a clear and present threat from China.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: VRAI to collaborate with Microsoft on next-gen sim capabilities
28th November 2022
VRAI has previous experience with Microsoft Azure as the company built its foundation simulation data platform on it.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Simthetiq gets compatible with Unreal Engine’s latest geo system
28th November 2022
Unreal Engine’s virtual geometry system will allow Simthetiq to deploy its 3D models in a visually detailed environment.
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Training
Scalable rolls out new calibration system at I/ITSEC 2022
28th November 2022
The latest iteration of Scalable Display Technologies' calibration software includes new features and integrations with other products.
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Training
Industry must convince customers of the value of new tech at I/ITSEC 2022
27th November 2022
Shrinking financial resources and increasing military tension best characterise 2022 for most countries. This year’s exhibitors at I/ITSEC will face the task of persuading customers that innovation and novel approaches are safe bets.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: ASTi integrates simulated environment in Lockheed Martin demo centre
26th November 2022
ASTi's Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC can enhance training scenarios simulated in Lockheed Martin demonstration centre.
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Training
Simulation and training industry gathers for I/ITSEC 2022
25th November 2022
This year's conference theme will be 'Accelerating Change by Transforming Training', and over 300 exhibitors from industry and government are expected.
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Training
QinetiQ to demonstrate synthetic training for Royal Navy at I/ITSEC 2022
25th November 2022
Phase 2 of the PETC immersive training contract for the Royal Navy will see QinetiQ and its industry partners accelerate the demonstration of synthetic collective training and deliver it by next autumn.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: AI-based videogame sim to enhance US Marine Corps training
24th November 2022
The Gaming Environment for Air Readiness uses a simulated display and a procedural AI to produce an immersive training environment for US marines.
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Defence Notes
Elbit ceases UK Dreadnought sub training work; Project Selborne role 'under negotiation'
24th November 2022
Elbit Systems UK has stopped work on the Royal Navy's Dreadnought Crew Training programme and its role on Project Selborne is under negotiation with the government.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: First team to bid for British Army CTTP strategic partnership reveals itself
24th November 2022
The British Army's Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) is worth at least $742 million. With the first industry bid team going public, more are expected to follow suit.
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Training
Cubic to highlight immersive experiences at I/ITSEC 2022
23rd November 2022
Products integrated solutions provider Cubic will showcase at I/ITSEC 2022 will include its most recent Immersive Indirect Fire Training system and other live, virtual and constructive (LVC) systems.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Virtual Flag exercise enhances Five Eyes training capabilities
22nd November 2022
Virtual Flag is one of the US DoD's largest exercises, allowing three other Five Eyes allies, Australia, Canada and the UK to train in a live, virtual and constructive environment from anywhere on the planet.
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US joins NATO allies in European helicopter air assault exercise
22nd November 2022
American, Dutch and Polish rotary-wing assets were involved in large-scale operations practising cargo and personnel transport and drops, and other operations.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Hadean, British Army to showcase CTTP pathfinder progress
21st November 2022
The pathfinder agreement between the British Army and Hadean sought to transfer large portions of land-based physical training into a single synthetic environment. If the progress achieved is significant, this could be a big victory for distributed computing technologies in the defence sector.
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