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Team 21 success in Australia
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has signed a contract worth A$1.2 billion ($880 million) with Lockheed Martin to provide a new Pilot Training System as part …
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I/ITSEC 2015: BISim closing on US Army deal
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is preparing to finalise a deal with the US Army on data and image gathering via UAV, with a contract announcement …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Helicopter sim is rocking well (video)
Motion systems manufacturer D-Box teamed up with Rockwell Collins at this year’s I/ITSEC to present a low-cost, high-fidelity helicopter simulator that was developed in just …
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I/ITSEC 2015: That's a wrap (video)
Military Training and Simulation News editor Trevor Nash runs through some of the key trends and events at this year's I/ITSEC exhibition, held in Orlando …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Cubic sets out future vision (video)
Cubic Global Defence’s new chief technology officer Amy Kruse spoke with Shephard at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando about the training challenges faced today by …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Rheinmetall to complete upgrades
Rheinmetall will soon complete the incremental update of its NH90 training software for the German Army. The company displayed its Asterion cockpit procedure and maintenance …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Inside the V-280 simulator (video)
4th December 2015
During this year's I/ITSEC show in Orlando, Shephard was given special access to Tru Simulation + Training's V-280 Valor technology demonstrator, which is being developed …
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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 …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Mentally armouring future soldiers
4th December 2015
The US Army is working with the Marine Corps and Navy on a cross-service working study to determine the mental readiness of military personnel through …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Rockwell Collins unveils Whole Earth
2nd December 2015
Rockwell Collins has unveiled its new enhanced synthetic training environment, WholeEarth, at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando. The high-resolution complete Earth database enables simulated flight …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Thinking outside the D-Box (video)
2nd December 2015
An immersive driver and gunnery simulator that is deployable in a standard ISO container is on display at this year’s I/ITSEC. Quebec-based D-Box, a developer …
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I/ITSEC 2015: SimCentric brings the crowds to VBS
2nd December 2015
SimCentric Technologies is displaying two new technologies to enhance virtual training at I/ITSEC. The company is showcasing its new Ambience technology that allows end users …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Meggitt unveils small arms trainer (video)
2nd December 2015
Meggitt Training Systems has launched a new small arms training system, the FATS100e, at I/ITSEC 2015 in Orlando. The new system is an extension of …
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I/ITSEC 2015: USMC sees future in augmented reality
1st December 2015
While the US Marine Corps (USMC) has made good use of simulation systems it currently has, there are still challenges being faced within the service …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Virtual Heroes presents new 3D technologies
1st December 2015
Virtual Heroes, a division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), is demonstrating some of its latest 3D virtual-world technologies at I/ITSEC in Orlando, including a new …