Training
PREMIUM: US Air Force sees the power of VR
The USAF has officially opened its C-130J Virtual Reality Maintenance Center (VRMC) at Little Rock AFB in Arkansas.
The VRMC comprises 10 VR training stations and sees the air force working in partnership with Orlando-based Mass Virtual. According to 19th Airlift Wing, the new training facility ‘will afford maintenance airmen ...
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PREMIUM: Lack of range capability hampers training
The USAF is looking to boost its training outcomes by upgrading ranges and moving squadrons closer to those ranges — but a recent report from the RAND Corporation questions the methods used to maintain pilot combat readiness.
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PREMIUM: CAE shakes up the S&T market
CAE has bought the L3 Harris Military Training business that includes Link, L3 Doss and AMI in a move that will provide the Montreal company with added mass as it continues to grow its way out of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Vertex continues role in Contracted Air Services programme
CAS programme trains USN, USMC and overseas pilots in electronic warfare defence.
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PREMIUM: Kazakh Navy highlights readiness in force protection exercise
With its vitally important geostrategic location between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan recently held a force protection exercise in the Caspian Sea.
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Red Hawk full-rate production begins for Boeing
The USAF wants an initial 351 T-7A Red Hawks to replace the T-38C Talon.
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PREMIUM: Belgium joins NFTE
Will the NATO Flight Training Europe programme succeed where the Advanced European Jet Pilot Training scheme failed?