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US services test wearable tech to improve soldier’s performance
Developed by the USC Institute for Creative Technologies, the Lightning Platform is an app to assess warfighters’ physiology, metabolism and mental and cognitive status.
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UK and US marines train to guard nuclear deterrent submarines
The Autumn round of Tartan Eagle training just concluded in Scotland.
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Australia and Singapore open expanded training area in Queensland
Australia and Singapore have expanded Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA), adding advanced facilities and technologies to support larger, longer joint military exercises under their ongoing strategic partnership.
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Latest UK Army Warfighting Experiment urban exercise underway
The series of exercises focuses on war fighting in the urban environment with the intention of aligning experimentation to tactical functions and integrating them all during a final experiment.
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Australian, Chinese navies conduct exercise
7th January 2016
The Australian and the Chinese navies have conducted a joint passage exercise off the coast of Queensland, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 2 …
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Aegis Technologies to enrich Vampire
30th December 2015
Aegis Technologies has been contracted to work on a programme for the Spanish Ministry of Defense being delivered under an AeroVironment-US Army UAS Foreign Military …
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MetaVR visuals for SOTACC simulators
29th December 2015
Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training simulators at the US military's Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course (SOTACC) facility will feature MetaVR’s Virtual Reality Scene …
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Kongsberg Maritime to acquire SMSC
24th December 2015
Kongsberg Maritime is strengthening its maritime simulation capabilities with the acquisition of the Ship Modelling & Simulation Centre (SMSC), a simulation and consultancy company. SMSC’s …
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Airbus Helicopters completes JMSDF order
15th December 2015
Two new H135 training helicopters have been delivered to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) by Airbus Helicopters, completing an order for 15 aircraft of …
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AVT Simulation details NAWCTSD work
14th December 2015
New upgrades to the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) visual/aero assessment system have been delivered to the US Naval Air Systems Command …
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SEA delivers flight deck simulator
14th December 2015
SEA has delivered a new Flight Deck Training Simulator for the Royal Navy to train crew for the new HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers, the …
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NZ Army distributes simulation facilities
11th December 2015
The New Zealand Army is making wider use of weapon simulators as it attempts to ‘work smarter, not harder’. Burnham Camp near Christchurch received a …
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Team 21 success in Australia
8th December 2015
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
8th December 2015
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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Alion supports Indian Navy target practice
8th December 2015
Alion Science and Technology has provided equipment to support the ability of the Indian Navy to conduct improved live fire target practice, the company announced …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Helicopter sim is rocking well (video)
7th December 2015
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)
7th December 2015
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)
7th December 2015
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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Saab cleared for technician training
7th December 2015
Saab has been authorised to provide technician training for the Gripen fighter and SK60 trainer aircraft by the Swedish Military Aviation Safety Inspectorate, the company announced …
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Training industry gears up for ITEC
7th December 2015
Following a successful I/ITSEC, the training and simulation community will be gearing up for the next industry event, ITEC, which will be held at London’s …
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I/ITSEC 2015: Rheinmetall to complete upgrades
7th December 2015
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: 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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