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News - pilot training

  • Defence Helicopter

    IAF changes helicopter pilot training programmes

    10th February 2017

    The Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight Academy has united its training programmes for transport and combat helicopter pilots, the IAF announced on 8 February.The change …

  • Training

    Avalon 2017: JP 9711 moves forward

    28th February 2017

    The Australian Department of Defence's Joint Project 9711 Defence Core Simulation Capability Project has taken a step forward with submissions from industry in response to …

  • Training

    Avalon 2017: Saab highlights AUV62-AT

    28th February 2017

    The Australian Department of Defence is building up its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) assets at an incredible pace. The MH-60R Seahawk has been joined by the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    UH-60V Black Hawk flies with digital cockpit

    14th February 2017

    The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter has flown for the first time with Northrop Grumman's Integrated Avionics Suite digitized cockpit, the company announced on 13 February.Northrop …

  • Training

    Meggitt details ISMT progress

    24th February 2017

    Meggitt Training Systems has completed the final inspection and physical configuration audit of the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) Small Arms Trainer, the company announced on …

  • Special Operations

    ​Cameroon's reconnaissance unit takes on Boko Haram

    28th February 2017

    Cameroon's elite Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) is again on the offensive with Operation Thunder 2 launching on 26 February in Nigeria, targeting Boko Haram positions.Hours …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    King Schools launches UAS training course

    6th February 2017

    The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has entered into a partnership with the King Schools to provide commercial UAS operators with the training …

  • Naval Warfare

    McMurdo awarded UK SAR upgrade contract

    3rd March 2017

    McMurdo has been awarded a contract by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to enhance its search and rescue (SAR) satellite technology, the company …

  • Training

    KC-135 simulator authorised for DTCN

    23rd February 2017

    CAE USA has received Authorization to Operate (ATO) the KC-135 operational flight trainer (OFT) on the US Air Force's Distributed Training Center Network (DTCN), CAE …

  • Training

    King Air sim exceeds 5,000 hours

    24th February 2017

    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operates a fleet of 16 King Air 350 multi-role light aircraft to provide tactical air mobility, training for air …

  • Training

    RAAF looks to live-sim balance KC-30A

    23rd February 2017

    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) currently operates five Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from is base at Amberley near Brisbane. Two further …

  • Defence Notes

    Taiwan running out of time and men

    28th February 2017

    A new RAND report estimated that Taiwan's intelligence community would have four weeks to prepare for a Chinese invasion. The report, 'Transformation of Taiwan's Reserve …

  • Military Logistics

    US Army looks to new technologies for combating bacteria

    1st March 2017

    The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) has announced a request for project information (RPI) focused on the development of technologies for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB).The …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Rogerson Kratos' upgraded UH-60A completes first flight

    10th February 2017

    Rogerson Kratos' first UH-60A Black Hawk to undergo a modernised cockpit upgrade has completed its first test flight, the company announced on 7 February.The integrated …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    EDA moves on MALE UAS training

    22nd February 2017

    Défense Conseil International (DCI) has been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to lead a partnership with Diginext for UAS training. The …

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 ...