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News - pilot training

  • Digital Battlespace

    QinetiQ to support delivery of BATCIS to UK

    30th July 2018

    QinetiQ has received a three year contract with options to extend for a further two years, worth up to £95 million ($124 million) to support …

  • Naval Warfare

    SAMI, Navantia form JV for Avante 2200

    26th July 2018

    Saudi Arabian Military industries (SAMI) has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Navantia for the design and construction of five Avante 2200 corvettes for …

  • Training

    Kratos receives Saudi training task orders

    20th July 2018

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received two additional task orders to provide training support to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), the company announced …

  • Defence Notes

    Two pilots killed in Vietnam military plane crash

    26th July 2018

    Two pilots were killed in Vietnam on 26 July when their training jet crashed into thick jungle in heavy rains, police told AFP from the …

  • Defence Notes

    Sweden and Finland say Russia has 'false' defence information

    3rd August 2018

    Sweden and Finland, both non-NATO countries, have called Russia's recent comments on their defence cooperation with the Western alliance ‘false’ amid simmering tensions in the …

  • Training

    CAE joins Boeing team for German helo competition

    18th July 2018

    CAE Elektronik has signed a teaming agreement with Boeing to support the H-47 Chinook helicopter being offered for the German Air Force’s STH heavy transport …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Farnborough 2018: More Merlin magic for the UK (video)

    9th July 2018

    With RNAS Yeovilton recently receiving the first of 25 Commando Merlin Mk4/A helicopters, Shephard spoke with Lt Tom Lennon, CHF pilot and Graham Russell, director …

  • Training

    Kratos receives MQM-178 Firejet contract

    19th July 2018

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a ten-year framework contract from QinetiQ UK for its MQM-178 Firejet aerial targets, the company announced on 16 …

  • Training

    Riptide Software to enhance SAVT for USMC

    17th July 2018

    Riptide Software, along with partners Cole Engineering and Assured Information Technology, has received a contract to support and enhance the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) …

  • Training

    VATC receives US Army contract

    16th July 2018

    Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting (VATC) has received a training services contract from the US Army, the company announced on 12 July. The company has …

  • Training

    Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing

    17th July 2018

    Boeing has been awarded a contract that is potentially worth up to $986 million to ‘operate, sustain, modify and upgrade’ the USAF’s C-17 Globemaster III …

  • Training

    Singapore and France consider joint PC-21 training syllabus

    17th July 2018

    The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) 150 Squadron’s Leonardo M346 Master fleet has just exceeded 10,000 flying hours, as the detachment in Cazaux, France, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Microdrones opens second facility in Germany

    27th July 2018

    Microdrones has completed the first phase of its global expansion project with the opening of a new 22,000 sq ft facility in Siegen, Germany, as …

  • Defence Helicopter

    FN Herstal unveils FN Airborne Digital Suite

    12th July 2018

    FN Herstal has developed a new FN Airborne Digital Suite for the customisable integration of machine guns into airborne platforms, the company announced on 6 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Luxembourg orders two H145M helos to boost security missions

    27th July 2018

    Airbus has received an order for two H145M light-twin multipurpose helicopters from the government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, with both aircraft to be used …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    T-1 Jayhawk

    FlightSafety operates and maintains T-1 training devices as part of its CLS contract. Air Education and Training Command uses these high-fidelity simulators and part-task trainers ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    TH22 helicopter training device

    The TH22 is a piston rotary-wing training simulator with a single-engine piston and dual-control cockpit trainer based on the Robinson R22. Its combination of ergonomics, ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Integrated Training Systems

    IAI provides a range of integrated training packages to support pilot training and meet the requirements of complex battle scenarios. 

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    C-2A OFT

    The C-2A OFT replicates the physical and performance characteristics of the C-2A carrier-qualified cargo aircraft. The OFT includes a functional cockpit mock-up surrounded by a ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Aviator FTD

    L3Harris Technologies' Aviator Flight Training Device (FTD) line has a type-specific flight deck, offering the form, fit, feel and function of the actual aircraft. The ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    F-35 Training System

    BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    UH-60 Black Hawk Training Devices

    FlightSafety offers UH-60A/L pilot training on their Black Hawk Level D simulator at West Palm Beach, Florida. The UH-60A/L pilot training features the company’s exclusive ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    German Air Force Tornado Simulators

    CAE has designed and manufactured all Tornado combat and aircraft flight simulators for the German Air Force and continues to provide upgrades and on-site training ...

  • Air: UAV simulators

    IM3PUT

    Corsair’s Integrated Multi-Mission Multi-Platform UAS Trainer (IM3PUT) is a reconfigurable, ITAR-safe generic UAS pilot and sensor training system. Pilot and sensor operator stations function off ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Rafale Simulator

    Thales, Sogitec and Dassault Aviation have together developed two pilot training centres to support the training of Rafale fighter pilots. The Saint-Dizier Rafale simulation centre ...

  • Land: fire support simulators

    I-FACT

    Meggitt's Indirect Fire Forward Air Control Trainer (I-FACT) supports training for forward observers, naval gunfire observers, fire support planning and joint tactical close air support. ...

  • Trainer

    T-38 Talon

    Developed by Northrop Grumman, the T-38 Talon is an advanced trainer aircraft introduced into service in 1961. The T-38 has the same basic airframe as ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    T-38C Talon

    FlightSafety supports nearly 40 T-38 training devices as part of its contract for logistics support for the T-38. The T-38C is a converted T-38A/B that ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    Motion Cueing System

    Frasca's Motion Cueing System is a compact motion system designed to increase pilot training efficiency by providing vestibular and proprioceptive feedback. This results in realistic motion ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Tamworth Flying Training College

    BAE Systems has developed the Tamworth Flying Training College in Australia into a centre of excellence for military flying training. A self-contained, purpose-built complex, the ...