• Training

  BISim rolls out major revamp to VBS4 and bags new Mantle ETM customer, says CCO

  10th November 2022

  The VBS4 updates include a range of new features and general improvements, while the latest version of the terrain enterprise Mantle ETM supports Common Database (CDB) format.

• Naval Warfare

  First Type 26 frigate begins float-off

  28th November 2022

  The float-off of the first Type 26 frigate comes shortly after the UK MoD placed a long-awaited order for five further frigates, bringing the total contracted to eight.

• Air Warfare

  Northrop Grumman opens up on B-21 digital engineering data

  23rd September 2022

  An ‘industry-first’ digital engineering data rights agreement for the B-21, involving Northrop Grumman and the USAF, is designed to improve transparency and collaboration.

• Defence Notes

  Multi-domain integration: Is Britain ready for the future?

  2nd November 2022

  Multi-domain integration and the importance of novel approaches were the main motifs of DSEI 2021. The UK Strategic Command reiterated the theme outlined in the Integrated Review: more is not always better. Can the UK compensate for the loss of numbers and capabilities?

• Training

  Hadean joins Thales and Plexsys to develop training solution

  28th July 2022

  A new MoU between three technology companies seeks to understand how distributed computing and digital twin solutions can be used to create multi-domain training solutions for the UK.

• Naval Warfare

  F-110 frigate passes critical design review

  28th June 2022

  All five planned F-110 frigates will be delivered by 2032.

• Digital Battlespace

  Transform real world complexity into a virtual one (Sponsored)

  17th June 2022

  V5D is a software ecosystem that fundamentally changes the way in which users manage their GIS data and the production of large-scale digital twin environments.

• Digital Battlespace

  Transform the real world complexity into a virtual one (sponsored)

  24th June 2022

  VELOCITY 5D is a data agnostic solution that can rapidly create rich and immersive 3D environments from a wide range of GIS data.

• 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

  Simthetiq to provide 3D model for RCAF CH-146 Griffon

  20th May 2022

  The new model for the Mission Rehearsal Tactical Trainer will provide CH-146 gunners and rear crew with an increased immersive and higher fidelity experience.

• Training

  USAF adds DMON capability

  31st March 2022

  The USAF continues to expand its collective training capabilities through its Distributed Mission Operations Network.

• Land Warfare

  Marker UGV receives digital twin

  11th March 2022

  Russia may be seeking ways to accelerate its UGV programmes but the Ukraine conflict could slow them down.

• Air Warfare

  MQ-28A Ghost Bat emerges into the light

  22nd March 2022

  Australia continues to make progress with its cutting-edge programme to deliver a fighter-type UAV.

• Training

  What to expect at IT²EC 2022 (Sponsored)

  8th March 2022

  IT²EC will bring the military training and simulation community together under one roof at the ExCel Centre, London, on 26-28 April 2022, to once again share knowledge and gain insights into training, simulation and education.

• Training

  US emphasises cyber training amid budget uncertainty

  4th February 2022

  During a webinar hosted by NTSA, US military leaders voiced concerns about funding and the need for integrated cyber warfare training.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Frigates

  F-110 Class (1-5) [Spain]

  Programme Background Requirement The new F110 multi-mission frigates are being built for the Spanish Navy to replace the ageing Santa Maria-class frigates, which have been in ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  DTIF GUARD (Ireland)

  Programme Background The Problem As stated by the project's website, Ireland is the "softest target in EU for smugglers" due to its 3171km of coastline, ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - micro

  SnapShot

  Flare Bright manufactures the SnapShot. It is a small, light, ruggedised, unpowered micro UAS designed to capture instant aerial images in wind, adverse weather and constrained ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  Designed as a multirole system to escort crewed aircraft, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat began development in 2013 and took its first flight in February 2021. The ...