US joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise
Exercise Arctic Challenge 2023 has begun and will be running through 9 June, across Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Meggitt Training Systems has been awarded a $1.49 million contract for simulated mortars by the Australian Defence Force’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, it was announced on 17 August.
Under the contract, Meggitt will operate, maintain, install and produce additional 81mm simulated mortars at multiple locations to support the Regular Army Infantry Battalions and Army Reserve Light Batteries.
The mortars will be used to train and test commanders, fire controllers, command post operators and mortar men in mortar operations, procedures, techniques and tactics.
Deliveries are expected to take place in May 2017 and June 2017 with installation to follow shortly thereafter.
Chris Jordan, managing director, Meggitt Training Systems Australia, said: ‘We have installed, maintained and operated the Weapon Training Simulation Systems in Australia since 1999 and most recently installed Meggitt 81mm mortar simulators at four sites during 2016.’
Exercise Arctic Challenge 2023 has begun and will be running through 9 June, across Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Metaverse VR has been chosen to transform submarine training for the Royal Navy as part of Project Selborne.
The 25-year, $3.75 billion contract is currently in the evaluation phase and is expected to be awarded in the autumn of this year with only two remaining contenders.
CAE has been awarded a contract from General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support the US Army’s Flight School Training Support Services (FSTSS) at Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), Alabama.
Issues with the T-7A Red Hawk include risks of canopy fragmentation and high g-forces during ejection which have caused delays and require further design revisions. Boeing is working to address these concerns while emphasising the safety and performance improvements of the jet.
The air-to-air and air-to-ground Tactical Combat Training System aims to replace the US Navy's legacy equipment.