• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Gladiator ready (video)

  4th December 2015

  Swiss company RUAG Defence showcased its live training solutions at this year’s I/ITSEC exhibition in Orlando, including its deployable combat training centre (CTC) and man-worn …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: RUAG launches Spider positioning

  4th December 2015

  A new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that can be worn on a trainee’s leg has been launched by RUAG Defence. The Spider mPos uses …

• Training

  Cubic awarded USMC I-TESS II contract

  4th December 2015

  Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has received a delivery order from the US Marine Corps for the Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System II (I-TESS II), the company …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Presagis applies sensor simulation

  3rd December 2015

  Presagis has demonstrated the importance of sensor training for warfighters by showcasing the Ondulus line of high-fidelity sensor simulators, part of its new M&S Suite …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: GD improves live fire training

  3rd December 2015

  General Dynamics Information Technology has updated its Advanced Live Combat Training System (ALCTS)  following a demonstration last year. The ALCTS is a system that uses mirrors to …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Life-like robots for USMC training (video)

  3rd December 2015

  The officer responsible for training systems in the US Marine Corps has outlined his vision for training and simulation in the service, including the use …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Nightfox advances pilot training

  3rd December 2015

  AMST is displaying its new night vision imaging solution, Nightfox, for training aircrews at I/ITSEC, where Shephard learned that the company already has the system implemented …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Insurance market delves into UAS technologies

  3rd December 2015

  Cunningham Lindsey has announced a partnership with VDOS Global to incorporate unmanned technologies into insurance provider processes. VDOS is an FAA-authorised provider of UAS services. …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: US Navy adopts gaming tech (video)

  3rd December 2015

  The US Navy should expand beyond traditional training tools and embrace technology from the gaming industry, a senior official told Shephard at I/ITSEC. Captain Wes …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: RSAF's 50,000 training hours

  3rd December 2015

  Lockheed Martin is celebrating the delivery of 50,000 flying hours as part of the Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Basic Wing Course (BWC). The company has worked with …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Saab's training upgrade influx

  3rd December 2015

  Saab's recent European contracts to upgrade training facilities are giving the company a chance to tap into new markets in Eastern Europe. The company was awarded a contract in …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Patriot games (video)

  3rd December 2015

  Software engineers have developed a virtual training tool for the Patriot Missile System (PAC-3) that takes technology from the gaming industry, including X-Box controllers and …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Artillery training goes live for Brazilian Army

  2nd December 2015

  The Brazilian Army will begin to utilise two newly developed training facilities from as early as next week, giving hundreds of personnel access to a …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: UGVs for sharpshooter training (video)

  2nd December 2015

  Soldiers in training could soon be firing at autonomous unmanned ground vehicles that replicate the behaviours of real-world cars and drivers. The US military has …

• Training

  MetaVR systems for UAE training

  2nd December 2015

  MetaVR will supply 3D real-time visuals, virtual terrain, and 3D content for the new multiple joint fires classroom simulation systems being delivered to the United …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military helicopters - light/training

  Future Aircrew Training Program (Helicopter Procurement) - Canada

  The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through two separate ...

• 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 BackgroundOn 17 November 2016, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS of 72 F-15QA aircraft to Qatar for an ...

• 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 ...

• Data links

  Data links | 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

• 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: 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

  Flight Training for Pilots

  Saab is able to support an organisation with services and training media for all stages of flight training, including ab-initio and medical G-force training, as ...

• 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 ...

• Collective Training

  Boeing has been delivering Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) expertise since 1997 and is at the forefront of defining, developing and deploying distributed, joint and coalition ...

• Training Services

  Oshkosh Defense provides military forces with expert-level training for vehicle operators and mechanics on all Oshkosh vehicles and technologies. Training can be conducted at the ...

• Training Services

  As well as supplying training centres, RUAG can provide customers with personnel to operate the equipment and conduct the training courses. The company offers associated ...