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Air Warfare
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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Defence Notes
Discover the capabilities of Shephard Plus
12th June 2019
Shephard Plus is a business insight tool for companies that incorporates major defence systems, subsystems and market forecasting in a single licence database.
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Defence Notes
The power of co-branded marketing solutions
12th June 2019
Shephard Studio works closely with companies and event organisers across the aerospace and defence industry to provide bespoke co-branded solutions.
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Training
British forces train for Swift Response
12th June 2019
Around 600 UK armed forces personnel have arrived in Croatia to take part in Exercise Swift Response, a major multi-national exercise taking place across Europe …
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Training
Kratos awarded BQM-177A target contract
10th June 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $25 million contract for Lot 3 of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial …
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Training
Paris Air Show: Smarter sim usage for Swedish Air Force
10th June 2019
The time spent by service personnel in the synthetic environment versus in real-life training scenarios should not be an either-or situation, the Swedish Air Force …
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Training
Joint Australian, US and Japan exercise ends
10th June 2019
This year’s Exercise Southern Jackaroo, a two-week field exercise carried out by soldiers of the Australian Defence Force, US Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Japanese Self …
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Training
Czech Air Force gets new training aircraft
7th June 2019
AERO Vodochody Aerospace has delivered three upgraded L-159 T2 aircraft to the Czech Air Force for advanced pilot training and military operations.The two-seat L-159T2 aircraft …
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Military Logistics
US Marine Corps seeks integrated helmet designs
6th June 2019
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has initiated market research directed toward the procurement of a prototype and potential follow-on production contracts for a new Integrated …
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Land Warfare
German Army trains with Spike
5th June 2019
The German Army has wrapped its annual firing training of the Rafael Spike LR anti-tank guided missile as of 3 June. Carried out in Germany …
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Land Warfare
Japan fires howitzers in Australia
5th June 2019
The Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) has fired two FH-70 howitzers at the Australian Defence Force’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Southern Jackaroo.Southern …
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Training
QinetiQ introduces air-launch capability for Rattler
3rd June 2019
QinetiQ has unveiled a new supersonic target that can be attached to its Banshee aerial target and launched during flight, the company announced on 29 …
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Training
TRU unveils Canadian FAcT strategy
31st May 2019
TRU Simulation + Training has announced that it is offering aircraft and synthetic training equipment to a number of the bidders on the Royal Canadian …
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Training
Kratos missile targets used in Formidable Shield
31st May 2019
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Space and Missile Defense Systems supported Exercise Formidable Shield 2019 at the UK Ministry of Defence’s Hebrides Range in Scotland. …
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Training
A rocky road ahead for Canada's future aircrew trainer
30th May 2019
Since starting discussions with industry in 2013 concerning its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) requirement, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has now selected five companies …
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Military Logistics
US Army explores rubber tracks for Bradley
30th May 2019
The US Army is exploring the concept of segmented composite rubber tracks to replace the currently fielded steel track system on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. …
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Training
Australian, US crews conduct flying operations
30th May 2019
US and Australian crew have conducted bilateral flying operations during Exercise Diamond Storm, the US INDOPACOM announced on 24 May. The US Air National Guard’s …
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Training
Exercise Bell Buoy 19 trains MTOs
30th May 2019
More than 60 maritime trade operations (MTO) officers from ten navies have participated in the 2019 edition of the annual exercise Bell Buoy, the Royal …
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Training
UAE requests follow-on USMC training
29th May 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential follow-on blanket order for US Marine Corps (USMC) training and support from the United …
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Training
Singapore employs AI-generated force for armour training
24th May 2019
The Singapore Army has introduced an AI-powered computer-generated force to increase training realism and enhance critical thinking in its armour cadets. Known as the intelligent …
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