Search Results We've found 9691 articles
Results not accurate enough? Try using double quotation marks around your search term for an exact search.
-
Training
EDA’s helicopter training chalks up successes
27th October 2017
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed its 50th Helicopter Tactics Course (HTC), the agency announced on 24 October. The course, which ran over three …
-
Defence Notes
D&S 2017: UK foresees growth in Asia-Pacific
6th November 2017
The Defence and Security Organisation (DSO), under the UK’s Department for International Trade, promoted broader opportunities in defence sales and technology transfers at the Defence …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies
6th November 2017
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has begun the process of inducting an indigenously produced tactical UAV known as the Sky Scout suitable for training, …
-
Training
UK MoD extends CAE helicopter training
26th October 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing more than £90 million in helicopter training for Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots, the MoD …
-
Land Warfare
Saab receives Brazilian order for RBS 70
1st November 2017
Saab has received an order for the delivery of RBS 70 Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems to the Brazilian Army, the company announced …
-
Special Operations
MARSOC seeks training in high risk driving and advance conceal carry
27th October 2017
The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is seeking commercial support for the provision of certain specialist skill sets, highlighting requirements brought about by …
-
Land Warfare
US ponders next-gen combat vehicle
9th November 2017
As the US Army reviews its modernisation priorities and stands up a new command, the coming budget request could decide whether the service presses ahead …
-
Training
UAE NTC to get VSTEP bridge simulators
25th October 2017
VSTEP has received a contract from CAE to provide a suite of custom-built ship bridge simulators for the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Naval Training Centre …
-
Land Warfare
Lithuania boosts JLTV export prospects
8th November 2017
Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has announced its intention to purchase the US Army’s new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), marking yet another export success …
-
Defence Helicopter
Enstrom books new 480B-G order
24th October 2017
Enstrom Helicopter will supply six 480B-G turbine helicopters to Lom Praha Trade of the Czech Republic under a new contract, the company announced on 20 …
-
Military Logistics
Poland searches for armoured tractors
6th November 2017
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has launched a tender for new armoured tractors and trailers, which will be used to transport main battle tanks and other …
-
Defence Helicopter
Cobham Helicopter Academy has first customer
25th October 2017
Cobham is set to launch its new helicopter academy by the end of the year, and already has an undisclosed launch customer. Based at Newquay …
-
Land Warfare
Kongsberg receives NASAMS order
30th October 2017
Kongsberg will supply the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence with a new Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defence system under a $128 …
-
Defence Helicopter
Indian MoD moves naval heli programme forward
7th November 2017
Heralding one of the biggest helicopter programmes in South Asia, the Indian Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accorded 'acceptance of necessity' …
-
Special Operations
Analysis: Health monitoring gives SOF the edge
26th October 2017
Ensuring troops are fit and healthy is a key focus for militaries, fulfilling a duty of care, bolstering training and increasing operational effectiveness.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
-
ISR/special mission
Armed Overwatch/Targeting (USA)
Programme Background The Armed Overwatch programme was revealed in March 2020, during a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) industry briefing. In June 2021, the USSOCOM awarded a $19.3 ...
-
Military helicopters - light/training
Future Aircrew Training Program (Helicopter Procurement) - Canada
Programme Background The FAcT requires to graduate 120 pilots, 40 combat systems officers and 36 airborne electronic sensor operators per year with 15% fluctuation. Training services ...
-
Trainer
Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Programme Background The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through ...
-
Light attack, Trainer
PC-21 (Project Air 5428) [Australia]
The new PTS, including aircraft, flight training simulators and learning environments is being acquired from a single capability contractor, Team 21, which consists of Lockheed ...
-
Military helicopters - multirole
AW169MA
The support and training element includes integrated logistics support ensuring at least 400 hours flight for each of two training AW169s in 2022 and 2023, 432 hours ...
-
Data links
Data links | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
-
Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
-
Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
-
Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
-
Military helicopters - light/training
SW-4
The SW-4 is aimed at the basic and advanced pilot training, troop transport and ISR missions. Its Polish designation is Puszczyk. The SW-4s are based ...
-
Trainer
T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) (USA)
Programme Background Multi-Engine Training System is a USN programme to replace the ageing T-44C Pegasus fleet and modernize multi-engine aircraft training. Multi-Engine Training System provides ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-15QA Qatar
Programme Background On 17 November 2016, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS of 72 F-15QA aircraft to Qatar for ...
-
Trainer
Basic Trainer Aircraft - Sweden
Programme Background Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) announced a request for tender for the procurement of basic trainer aircraft on the eAvrop online portal on ...
-
Light attack, Trainer
T-2E Replacement - Greece
The average unit cost is estimated to be around $12 million based on the Czech Republic's $48.5 million deal for the purchase of four L-39NG ...
-
Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Trainer [Slovakia]
The Slovakian Air Force currently operates seven L-39 training aircraft that are expected to reach the end of their service life in the mid-2020s. A ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
-
Vertex AUV
The Vertex AUV is a fleet of small, portable and highly integrated vehicles, designed for commercial and civil applications. The Vertex, with a weight of ...
-
Trainer
T-1A Jayhawk
Developed based on the Beech 400A, the T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialised undergraduate pilot training ...
-
Subsystems: visual
Quest2 Sensor Simulation
Quest2 is a plug-in developed by Quantum3D to extend Independence IDX 7000’s software suite, Mantis, to include shader-based, simulated sensor post-processing. Using programmable vertex and ...
-
Fighter - naval
AV-8B Harrier II/ II+
The AV-8B Harrier II is a vertical/short take-off and landing naval fighter developed by a team from McDonnell Douglas, British Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to meet the ...
-
Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J Super Hercules
The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...
-
Training Services
Leonardo Helicopters specialises in offering a complete range of professional aviation training services available throughout the life of the aircraft. These services start from an ...
-
Subsystems: software
Global Teach
Global Teach training management systems provide support for educational processes. Inovex’s military-adapted training management system oversees training processes from planning to controlling, independently from the ...
-
Instructor and Operator Training
Meggitt provides a range of training courses including: basic training to provide students instruction in the operation and basic maintenance of the SAT, FATS L7 ...
-
Land: infantry weapon simulators
Small Arms Trainer
Meggitt manufactures the FATS line of simulators used by the US Army, USMC, USAF, USN, USCG, British Army, Australian Army and other military and government ...
-
Training Services
Boeing’s training systems and services provide a full range of training activities, including mission planning systems; aircrew and maintenance training devices; training centres; and training ...
-
Air: air combat simulators
Collective Training
Boeing has delivered and operates three USAF F-15C Mission Training Centers (MTCs), three F-15E MTCs and three F-16 MTCs. The F-22 platform was added into ...
-
Land: vehicle simulators
Embedded Training
BAE Systems uses embedded training technology in its Bradley A3 Virtual Range Demonstrator. Operators and commanders can train while in the vehicle using an onboard ...
-
Land: vehicle simulators
Virtual Training
RUAG’s virtual simulation units provide training for commanders, gunners and/or vehicle drivers. The configuration of the units is flexible. They allow individual as well as ...
-
Land: vehicle simulators
AFV Training
Thales provides armoured vehicle, gunnery and driving simulators to a number of armies. For example, the French Army has been supplied with 33 Leclerc MBT ...
-
Subsystems: software
Training Software
Courseware is the basis of Meggitt Training Systems’ military simulation training systems and is provided in CGI, marksmanship and judgemental video formats. Standard packages are ...
