Training

Vietnam receives first batch of L-39NG jets and awaits US trainers

The 12 L-39NGs jet trainers ordered by Vietnam will replace the country’s fleet of L-39C Albatros jets.

Defence Notes

UK begins latest round of negotiations on defence exports to Ukraine

Ministers from both country’s governments have met to ease the procurement pathway following the signing of a new treaty by both parties.

Naval Warfare

US Navy to invest $3 billion in UAS and C-UAS capabilities

UAS and C-UAS funding for the US Navy in FY2025 will cover R&D and procurement programmes along with improvements to the branch’s current inventory.

Defence Notes

How Chinese and Russian ambitions are forcing US posture in the Arctic to shift

The recently released 2024 DoD Arctic Strategy established lines of action to improve US extreme cold-weather capabilities against perceived threats from China and Russia throughout the region.

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Air Warfare

Leonardo and Textron pitch M-346N for upcoming US Navy T-45 replacement

30th April 2024

Leonardo and Textron’s joint effort to introduce the M-346N aircraft into the US Navy’s training programme has promised to offer a proven efficient training enterprise as the T-45 replacement.
Training

VRAI wins UK MoD Pathfinder contract for MLRS simulator

30th April 2024

Newcastle-based training tech firm has secured a contract to create a cutting-edge simulator for the M270 Multi Launch Rocket System.
Training

How the US is preparing to support NATO countries in a war against Russia

25th April 2024

US European Command has been repositioning troops and equipment, expanding its prepositioned stockpiles, and conducting additional joint exercises with partners and allies.
Training

First US Navy T-54A training aircraft delivery arrives

23rd April 2024

Arrival of the first two T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft will allow the US Navy to begin the decommissioning process of its ageing T-44C Pegasus aircraft on schedule.
Training

MASA blends the virtual and constructive in French Army artillery experiment

18th April 2024

A recent demonstration by the French Army saw MASA’s SWORD simulation software integrated with Bohemia Interactive’s Virtual Battlespace to conduct a counter-battery scenario that showcased enhanced training capabilities via realistic visualisation and the execution of military operations.
Training

Babcock unveils “realistic” military modular training facility

17th April 2024

The immersive training facility has been designed to offer realistic environmental simulations and biometric monitoring.
Training

Turkey completes Romania air policing mission

16th April 2024

Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
Training

First ARTEMIS F-5 arrives in US for training programme

12th April 2024

The Avionics Reconfiguration and Tactical Enhancement/Modernization for Inventory Standardization (ARTEMIS) programme has involved upgraded cockpit, avionics and supporting aircraft architecture. A total of 22 additional F-5s were procured from Switzerland to support ARTEMIS.
Training

Babcock to partner with companies to develop improved VR training system

12th April 2024

Ship and vehicle builder Babcock has been looking to build on its defence training division through new partnerships.
Training

Hadean introduces new collective training capability at IT2EC

10th April 2024

Integration of capabilities of Hadean and 4C has enabled the synchronisation between real-time actions and simulations.
Training

BAE Systems and VRAI collaborate on data-driven pilot training

10th April 2024

BAE Systems and VRAI have set out to harness the power of data to redefine fast jet pilot training.
Training

All F-35 orders will include LED-based flight simulator, says Lockheed

9th April 2024

Featuring advanced visual display technology and reduced lifecycle costs, Lockheed Martin's AMAZE simulators have promised to make training more affordable for both F-35 jets and other fixed-wing platforms in the future.
Training

Saab wins three-year extension to British Army live training contract

9th April 2024

Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force-on-force exercises as part of collective training.
Training

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines conduct major military exercise in South China Sea

8th April 2024

The countries conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine’s Exclusive Economic Zone on 7 April 2024.
Training

Bohemia releases VBS4 Builder Edition and continues AI works

8th April 2024

Unlike its predecessors, the latest iteration of VBS caters not only to military training but also to developers crafting serious games.
Training

Ryan Aerospace and Vertex team up on MR and VR training for IT2EC

8th April 2024

Ryan Aerospace and Vertex Solutions will present advanced mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) pilot training solutions at IT2EC 2024.
Training

Defender 24: US Army sets sails for largest US exercise in Europe

5th April 2024

The Defender 24 Exercise will happen from 4 April – 31 May and is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender 24 exercise.
Training

Radar training simulators for German Navy Engineering School pass FAT

4th April 2024

The German Navy has contracted UK information technology company OSI Maritime Systems to provide a navigation suite which has passed system testing for the F126 frigate.
Training

Largest combined US-Indian exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 comes to an end

2nd April 2024

The bilateral Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise was held from 18–31 March 2024 in India. The 2024 edition marked the third time the exercise had taken place and was the largest to date, according to the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet.