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• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Air force medical training takes off (video)

  21st November 2016

  Since I/ITSEC 2015, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) has taken delivery of the C-130 AETD1 aeromedical simulation and training system, which is now housed at the …

• Defence Helicopter

  Rockwell to support US CH-47F CAAS

  21st November 2016

  Rockwell Collins has won a follow-on service and support contract for its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) on the US Army’s CH-47F helicopter fleet. The …

• Training

  Kratos announces $17.75 million contract

  21st November 2016

  Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its subsidiary, Composite Engineering, (CEi), has received a $17.75 million contract award from a new undisclosed international customer. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  I/ITSEC 2016: Elbit introduces B-SIM for Hermes 900 HFE

  21st November 2016

  Elbit Systems has contracted Bagira Switzerland to supply the B-SIM, an arena and image simulator, for its Hermes 900 HFE multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Robots on the run (video)

  21st November 2016

  Marathon Targets will be exhibiting its unique remotely operated robot training solution at this years I/ITSEC in Orlando with an offering that bridges the gap …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Rheinmetall bags combat training contract

  21st November 2016

  Rheinmetall Simulation and Training has won an order worth €10 million ($10.7 million) to expand an existing live training facility in the Middle East-North Africa …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Pentagon selects DiSTI for C-RAM LPWS

  21st November 2016

  US company DiSTI, the provider of graphical user interface software and customised 3D virtual maintenance training solutions, has been selected by PEO STRI as prime …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: US gears up for red air adversary procurements

  21st November 2016

  The US Air Force and US Navy are both due to issue requirement documents in January for the provision of live red air aggressor training …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: MASA secures DST Group contract

  21st November 2016

  The Australian Government’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) has brought two MASA SWORD licences for use within its Land Capability Branch of the Joint …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage

  21st November 2016

  The impasse between the US Congress and the White House that led to sequestration and forced the US Air Force to reduce training and stand …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: JTAC sim finds target

  21st November 2016

  Following its success in securing a contract on the US Air Force’s Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC TRS) programme, Virginia-based QuantaDyn is …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Top trends in simulation and training (video)

  21st November 2016

  As industry prepares for this year's I/ITSEC 2016 exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard looks at some of the top trends in the training and simulation market. …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Looking ahead to this year's show (video)

  21st November 2016

  In November the simulation and training industry will once again gather in Orlando, Florida, for the industry's largest exhibition, I/ITSEC.  The show will once again …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Cougar XTi selected for new supply ship

  21st November 2016

  A new multi-purpose supply ship from Timsah will feature the Saab Seaeye Cougar XTi underwater vehicle as part of its onboard systems package, Saab has …

• Training

  RFA Argus resumes aviation training role

  21st November 2016

  The Royal Navy’s RFA Argus has been validated for multi-spot and multi-aircraft aviation operations, adding to the vessel’s principal role as a primary casualty receiving …