• Training

  Scott AFB using C-130H Hercules FuT

  27th February 2017

  A new ground aeromedical evacuation (AE) fuselage trainer (FuT) has entered service at US Scott Air Force Base, putting into use a C-130H Hercules aircraft …

• Training

  Avalon 2017: JP 9711 moves forward

  28th February 2017

  The Australian Department of Defence's Joint Project 9711 Defence Core Simulation Capability Project has taken a step forward with submissions from industry in response to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  EDA moves on MALE UAS training

  22nd February 2017

  Défense Conseil International (DCI) has been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to lead a partnership with Diginext for UAS training. The …

• Training

  Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre

  2nd March 2017

  The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is currently undertaking a number of projects to network and integrate capabilities throughout defence. These include initiatives contained within Plan …

• Training

  Avalon 2017: Saab highlights AUV62-AT

  28th February 2017

  The Australian Department of Defence is building up its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) assets at an incredible pace. The MH-60R Seahawk has been joined by the …

• Training

  SimCentric launches VBS3 FiresFST Pro

  20th February 2017

  SimCentric Technologies has released a new version of the VBS3 FiresFST call-for-fire and close air support training simulation system, the company announced on 15 February.VBS3 …

• Training

  Avalon 2017: RAAF opts for CAE Hawk support

  28th February 2017

  The Australian Department of Defence has selected CAE to provide support and training for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) BAE Systems Hawk MK127 training …

• Training

  LVS2 simulation training system accepted

  13th February 2017

  The fire control simulation training system for the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) Lightweight Video Sight (LVS2) system has completed site acceptance testing, Nioa announced on …

• Training

  RAAF looks to live-sim balance KC-30A

  23rd February 2017

  The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) currently operates five Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from is base at Amberley near Brisbane. Two further …

• Training

  Ajax simulator passes CDR

  10th February 2017

  The driver training simulator in development for the British Army's Ajax vehicle has passed its critical design review, Thales announced on 9 February.The simulator is …

• Land Warfare

  IDEX 2017: Textron to develop larger turrets

  22nd February 2017

  With an increasing demand for more lethality on vehicles, US vehicle manufacturer Textron has decided to develop its own larger calibre turret line.The company already …

• Training

  Netherlands orders ADMS

  31st January 2017

  Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) has received a contract to deliver Advanced Disaster Management Simulators (ADMS) to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). The simulators will …

• Training

  MilSim Asia: Singapore Army exploits LVC training

  17th January 2017

  The Singapore Army is increasingly using live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training to enhance the training benefits of its soldiers and to overcome severe constraints …

• Training

  Thales to upgrade army training instrumentation

  20th January 2017

  Thales and partner RUAG Defence will upgrade instrumentation for the French Army's live combat training centres under a contract from the French DGA announced on …

• Defence Helicopter

  MilSim Asia: RST showcases H145 simulator

  11th January 2017

  German manufacturer Reiser Simulation and Training will be exhibiting at MilSim Asia 2017 in Singapore to showcase its simulation products for the Airbus Helicopters H145.  The company develops civil …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-X III Phase II (F-35)

  Programme Background On 14 September 2014, South Korea signed an FMS contract under the first phase of F-X III programme to supply 40 F-35As for ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35B (1-12) [Singapore]

  Programme Background Singapore is renowned as a discerning and demanding customer, so its selection of the F-35 must be seen as a vote of confidence ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35A Japan Follow On

  The F-35 full-rate production is expected to be further delayed following an October 2020 US DoD announcement that postponed the simulation tests, originally planned for 2017 ...

• Fighter - naval

  F-35B STOVL - US Navy

  The JSF programme will develop and field a family of aircraft that meets the needs of the US DoD and US allies with the F-35A ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35B Japan

  F-35B was selected on 16 August 2019 for Japan's short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) multirole fighter aircraft requirement. Tokyo is planning  ‘partial refurbishment of ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35A Japan

  In 2019, Japan requested to be an official partner in the F-35 programme, but this request was rejected by the Pentagon. The F-35 Joint Strike ...

• Fighter - naval

  F-35C Carrier Variant

  The US Navy is planning to order 130 F-35Cs between FY2026 and FY2030 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated be ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35I Adir (F-35A)- Israel

  The F-35I Adir is an F-35A Lightning II variant customised to meet the requirements of the Israel Defense Forces to replace the F-16 fleet in ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35A Denmark

  Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements of the ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF

  According to the US FY2021 budget document, Turkey's removal from the JSF program and transition to the alternate supply chain sources may challenge to achieve ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  Bell 505 (South Korea - Army)

  Programme Background Requirement South Korea operates an ageing fleet of Bell UH-1s and MD 500s for training purposes. The country has already replaced a part of ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  Bell 505 (South Korea - Navy)

  Programme Background Requirement South Korea operates an ageing fleet of Bell UH-1s and MD 500s for training purposes. The country has already replaced a part of ...

• Fighter - naval

  F-35B UK

  The total cost of the currently funded programme as reported through the UK Major Projects Report is expected to be £10.5 billion ($13.5 billion), covering ...

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

  Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones (SiRTAP) [Colombia]

  Programme Background MoU In 2017, it was announced that Spain was jointly developing a MALE UAV with Colombia to meet the ISR requirement of both ...

• Maritime patrol

  P-8A Poseidon [UK]

  Programme Background In July 2016, the UK government announced that it had ordered nine aircraft for service with the RAF. Under this frame, in January ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Subsystems: software

  Simulation

  From physics-based dynamics and intelligent entity behaviours to tactical and operational missions, Presagis simulation software tools address the rigorous challenges of M&S; applications. Its simulation ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Independence IDX 7000 ER

  The IDX 7000 image generator provides real-time image generation for simulation, training and mission rehearsal applications, with up to four video channels per low-profile 1U ...

• Sea: tactical training

  SCTT

  The Submarine Combat Team Trainer (SCTT) prepares the submarine combat information centre team for its duties with the aid of simulated combat situations and environmental ...

• Land: C2 simulators

  GESI

  The GESI (Gefechtssimulation System or combat simulation system) is a constructive simulation system designed to run complex and comprehensive joint and combined exercises at tactical ...

• Subsystems: software

  Radar Simulation Systems

  The Digital Radar Landmass Simulator (DRLMS) model accurately simulates real-world terrain and cultural feature returns, as well as weather patterns and targets. Configurable parameters allow ...

• Sea: tactical training

  Proteus Surface Warship CTT

  The PELIKAN Missile Seeker Simulator is an Electronic Warfare (EW) test and evaluation system developed by the Turkish defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma Sanayi. It is ...

• Subsystems: software

  CORE Simulation Architecture

  CORE Simulation Architecture has a modular design to facilitate the development, testing and simulation of complex platforms and systems in a simulation-based environment. The architecture ...

• Land: C2 simulators

  BCTM Training

  To meet the need for more realistic embedded training within the US Army’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization (BCTM) programme, DRC (now Engility) developed training support ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  NCM3

  The Non-Rated Crewmember Manned Module (NCM3) is the first integrated crewmember virtual simulator for the rear portion of the CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Black Hawk ...

• Land: air defence simulators

  MoST

  Airbus D&S; designed the Mobile Stinger Trainer (MoST) on the basis of existing technologies. For Stinger MANPADS operators, it enables weapon training and tactical weapon ...

• Subsystems: visual

  GenesisRTX

  GenesisRTX is 60Hz Image Generator (IG) software that allows users to produce and view high-quality databases directly from source data, which allows changes to be ...

• EW test systems, Air: air combat simulators

  MAST

  The Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer (MAST) replicates the visual and spectral effects of a shoulder-fired IR missile threat to stimulate UV-based aircraft survivability equipment systems ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Mi-171 Full Mission Simulator

  The Mi-171 full mission simulator provides flexibility in training of normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. It also provides flight manoeuvres for training, recurrent training and rating ...

• Subsystems: software

  Vortex Simulation

  Vortex Simulation is a software platform for simulating tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles, speciality vehicles and non-tactical vehicles. Vortex lets training systems developers and engineers ...

• Subsystems: software

  CBA

  The Container-Based Architecture (CBA) for simulation is a family of object-oriented software frameworks that together implement ZedaSoft’s simulation system design A Container-based Architecture for Simulation ...