• Training

  Leonardo takes another step towards sixth-generation training

  14th March 2023

  Leonardo will develop immersive training solutions that leverage Varjo's headsets for multiple use cases across the pilot training curriculum.

• Training

  Kongsberg Digital joins Royal Navy Selborne training programme

  15th February 2023

  Kongsberg will join the Capita-led Team Fisher on Project Selborne, providing a new suite of navigation simulators for training Royal Navy sailors.

• Training

  US Navy revamps flight training programme

  8th February 2023

  The new US Navy Project Avenger flight training syllabus is more individualised and flexible than previous training structures.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2022: Putting the USAF Pilot Training Next effort to the test

  1st December 2022

  The US Pilot Training Next 2.5 scheme has seemed a great success, but new assessment evaluation results provide hard data.

• Training

  Inzpire to join BAE's single synthetic environment training programme

  9th November 2022

  Inzpire is the latest partner to join BAE Systems' multi-domain project which is set to enhance virtual, immersive military training by using real-world mission data and tactics.

• Training

  UK to deploy virtual elements in Exercise Joint Warrior

  5th October 2022

  Exercise Joint Warrior, Europe's largest military exercise, will see the deployment of various naval, aerial and virtual assets to test NATO allies' preparedness and responsiveness.

• Training

  HTX Labs to support US Air Force training modernisation

  11th August 2022

  The cloud-based enterprise software called EMPACT from HTX Labs will support USAF training modernisation by boosting the adaptation of immersive solutions.

• Air Warfare

  Training Transformation a CAE Perspective (Sponsored)

  8th September 2022

  It Started with the Pilot Shortage Over the past decade, air forces around the world have become concerned over a growing shortage of qualified pilots. …

• Training

  CATT remains important to the British Army, says Lockheed Martin

  12th August 2022

  The UK’s Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT) has been in service since 2002 and it has continued to evolve. The journey is not over, and the system will carry on serving the British Army, according to Lockheed Martin.

• Training

  HTX to upgrade USAF B-52 maintenance training

  10th June 2022

  A new immersive learning environment called EMPACT will address the lack of available B-52s and supporting equipment and can help speed up the training of maintenance crews.

• Training

  Thomas Global Systems to deliver immersive trainers for Australian M1A2 Abrams

  17th May 2022

  The new Immersive Tactical Trainers will support Project Land 907 and will allow personnel to train across the whole country.

• Training

  Simthetiq delivers immersive training classroom to Canadian navy

  26th May 2022

  A new virtual classroom for the Royal Canadian Navy includes customised content for maritime applications that will allow immersive training.

• Training

  IT2EC 2022: Agincourt lifts the veil on BattleVR

  27th April 2022

  The recently developed BattleVR firearms training solution from Agincourt is fully integrated with the BISim VBS games engine.

• Training

  How high-quality projection impact training quality and effectiveness (Sponsored)

  23rd November 2021

  The goal of any simulator is to fully replicate real-world scenarios and feedback in a way that allows the trainee to suspend their disbelief that they are not “live”.

• Training

  Poland invests in new Combat Training System

  12th August 2021

  Poland continues to invest in defence with the procurement of a new training system from Thales.

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  EST 2000

  The Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 – described as the US Army’s only validated marksmanship trainer – teaches individual marksmanship skills, squad-level collective defence and ...

• Virtual Immersive Training Systems

  Cubic provides a full range of virtual training devices to military, public safety and commercial customers worldwide. Cubic focuses on the development and systems integration ...

• Air: UAV simulators

  Blue Box HD

  In 2015, L3 Link (now L3Harris Technologies) was awarded a contract by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to supply eight appended Blue Box HD (BBHD) Block ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Brunei MPTC

  The CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) is a JV established in 2012 between CAE and the Government of Brunei. Located in Rimba near the Brunei ...

• Land: range systems and targets

  DRTS

  The Digital Range Training System (DRTS) was developed under a 2011 contract to provide an immersive training environment for US Army vehicle crews. Training includes ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  ITE

  The Immersive Training Environment (ITE) simulator creates a realistic 360˚ virtual training experience within a portable dome, applying virtual, constructive and gaming technologies. The system ...

• Land: vehicle simulators

  Convoy/C-IED Training System

  Laser Shot’s Convoy/Counter IED Training System consists of an immersive training environment that places soldiers in high-fidelity, virtual scenarios in order to train on a ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  FFS

  Sogitec's helicopter FFS, including a soon-to-be delivered version for the NH90, address basic, recurrent and operational/tactical training of aircraft crews. The FFS provide crews with ...

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  M-S

  The DynaSim Mortar Simulator (M-S) features interoperable and immersive training for weapon use protocols. The 'intelligent grenade' allows rapid modification for different types of mortars ...

• Land: vehicle simulators

  CCS

  The Combat Convoy Simulator (CCS) provides a realistic immersive training environment for a variety of military vehicles, initially including the HMMWV and MTVR. During each ...

• Total Training Systems

  L3 Link develops, operates and maintains training systems that make use of adaptive and immersive training solutions. The company tailors and modifies individual student instructional ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  AGSS II

  The Advanced Generation Simulator System (AGSS) II product line provides an immersive training environment for aerial gunnery, SAR, hoist operations, vertical replenishment, confined area landings, ...

• Land: vehicle simulators

  Driver Training Systems

  Lockheed Martin offers integrated training systems for multiple platforms – including tracked vehicles – that place drivers in realistic virtual environments. The design provides a ...

• Sea: weapon training

  Boat Crew & Gunnery Trainer

  The Boat Crew & Gunnery Trainer consists of an immersive training environment that places sailors in a geo-typical or geo-specific virtual world in order to ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  T-BOS

  The Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulator (T-BOS) is a high-fidelity flight simulator for the US Army’s UH-60 helicopter. It is containerised and consists of ruggedised, ...