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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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Farnborough 2022: Aero Vodochody targets US market with L-39NG
19th July 2022
An MoU between Aero Vodochody and Patriots Global Training seeks to deepen the presence of the Czech company and its L-39NG in the US training market.
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Defence Notes
Mercury mPOD electronic attack training system enters new test phase
19th July 2022
Mercury Systems' mPOD programmable electronic attack training system has commenced its final flight trials.
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Training
Hadean to set the scene for British Army CTTP
15th July 2022
The pathfinder agreement between the British Army and Hadean seeks to transfer large portions of land-based physical training and exercises into a singular synthetic environment.
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Lethality, survivability and ergonomics hold key to AH-64E success, says Army Air Corps
14th July 2022
The British Army is training helicopter crews to transition to operating the Apache AH-64E V6 Guardian platform.
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Saab to provide land training systems for Sweden
14th July 2022
Sweden awarded a framework agreement with an additional three-year contract to Saab to deliver training and simulation systems for anti-tank weapons, vehicles and soldier systems.
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Training
South Korea and US to resume live training
13th July 2022
South Korea and the US are in talks to restart live combined command post training exercises while tentatively agreeing to conduct annual combined military drills starting at the end of summer 2022.
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Ascent to boost training with FIRCTS
13th July 2022
The Future ISTAR and Rear Crew Training System competition in the UK is likely to generate interest from major suppliers such as Collins Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, CAE, Elbit and Thales.
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Training
International Flight Training School reaches new milestone
12th July 2022
During the one-year training course at the International Flight Training School, Qatari pilots were brought up to speed with current training requirements and practised with modern equipment.
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Digital Battlespace
KAI turns to Canadian firm for KA-1 Woongbi cockpit avionics upgrade
12th July 2022
Avionics aboard the KA-1 Woongbi trainer/light attack aircraft will emulate modern fighter aircraft, claims CMC Electronics.
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Training
US Navy to receive extra King Stallion flight training device
11th July 2022
Sikorsky is providing a CH-53K containerised flight training device based on LRIP Lot 4 configuration.
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Training
Taiwan demonstrates T-5 advanced jet trainer
11th July 2022
Taiwan’s air force displayed the capabilities of its new locally designed and manufactured T-5 advanced jet trainer.
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Training
Thailand receives final H135 training helicopters
11th July 2022
Thailand's air force is now in receipt of all six training helicopters purchased in 2019.
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Training
US training provider receives five-year F-5E/F Tiger II block upgrade deal
5th July 2022
Five-year IDIQ contract includes the conversion of 22 ex-Swiss Tiger II aircraft and a block upgrade of eight existing aircraft in the Tactical Air Support fleet.
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Training
CAE to support USAF multi-domain training
5th July 2022
A prototype contract awarded to CAE USA will see the development of software that will replicate capabilities and threats for virtual and live training.
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Training
UK to expand weapons training for Ukraine
1st July 2022
Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in the UK on artillery and Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems.
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Training
New Zealand Army to select BISim
28th June 2022
Bohemia Interactive Simulations will deliver the contract through its local subsidiary and will provide New Zealand with a common simulation software.
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Training
Rheinmetall to announce LVCTS team
27th June 2022
A new land vehicle training system for the Canadian Army will transfer a substantial amount of individual and collective live training to simulations. Once the LVCTS is fully operational, it will serve as the flagship interface for CA’s future live, virtual and constructive training environment.
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Training
Australia to begin Integrator UAS training course
24th June 2022
The Australian Army’s first Integrator UAS Pilot course is an important part of the Land 129 Phase 3 effort to ensure operational readiness.
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Training
UK and Japan to strengthen ties with naval training
23rd June 2022
As the Royal Navy increases its presence in the Pacific and threats grow across the world, Japan and the UK believe closer cooperation is necessary to promote maritime order.
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