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![US Marine Corps outlines next steps to improve synthetic training capabilities]()
US Marine Corps outlines next steps to improve synthetic training capabilities
The service has shown an interest in a range of training solutions from individual to battalion levels and plans to award multiple contracts ahead of new programmes set to run from FY2024 to FY2031.
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![I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators]()
I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators
VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: CAE unveils US Air Force digital F-16 cockpit
For the first time CAE exhibited a digital F-16 cockpit integrated with the Simulators Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) marking a major step forward in training equipment virtualisation.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Can military forces solve integration issues in the training domain?
Deploying several simulation solutions with different operating systems and programming languages has been a challenge for armed forces worldwide.
Land Warfare
I/ITSEC 2023: British Army could have saved £120 million in artillery ammunition, says manufacturer
Cubic Blue Shell, a train-as-you-fight solution, has been in use by the British Army for three years offering an indirect fire training system that simulates artillery drills and weapons effects.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: CAE and Cubic to mix live training with virtual at US Navy base in 2024
Cubic and CAE announced the establishment of the Next Generation Advanced Training Environment (NXTGEN8) at the US Navy Guam base, delivering a live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training solution.
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC 2023: Vrgineers launches new mixed-reality headset
23rd November 2023
Mixed reality technology is gaining momentum in the simulation industry – especially in pilot training environment – and has been expected to surpass the usage of standard projection-based simulators.
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Training
Simulated M4 carbine addition to XR platform declared as ‘major leap forward’
23rd November 2023
HGXR and Haptech have teamed up to create a realistic virtual military training system that uses a simulated M4 carbine with recoil and data capture features.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: US Army’s training transformation drive reports mixed results
23rd November 2023
How the US Army’s development of a new training environment has been utilising virtual reality technologies, what contracts have been awarded to different companies for its components and how has the industry been facing up to the challenges it faces.
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Training
Exclusive: Full list of British Army $1 billion collective training programme bidders revealed
23rd November 2023
Internal documents obtained by Shephard have revealed a covert line up of companies, including Elbit Systems, joining the competition for the British Army Collective Training System (ACTS, previously known as CTTP).
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Solving a Polish air defence training challenge
22nd November 2023
How Northrop Grumman developed a new and flexible training system for Poland’s purchase of the IBCS system before it was fully introduced in the US Army.
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Training
German airmobile forces to get new NH90 helicopter crew trainer
22nd November 2023
Reiser Simulation and Training has secured a deal to develop and deliver specialised NH90 helicopter rear-cabin trainer for the German airmobile forces.
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Training
British Army aims to attract new talent via multi-million-pound higher education contract
22nd November 2023
The British Army has awarded a nine-year contract to Henley Business School to deliver a degree pathway in Leadership and Strategic Studies for its officers and senior soldiers as part of its talent development strategy.
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Training
Boeing and Red 6 make moves on airborne augmented reality training
21st November 2023
Boeing and augmented reality training specialist Red 6 have achieved notable progress in integrating advanced technology into training aircraft.
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Training
Royal Air Force opens new Hawk maintainer facility
21st November 2023
Amid ongoing challenges with technical issues in the Rolls-Royce engines of the Royal Air Force's Hawk T2 fast jet training aircraft, the service has inaugurated a new maintenance training facility.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: AI and VR training platforms set to steal limelight in Orlando
17th November 2023
Modelling, simulation and training technologies event I/ITSEC will showcase innovations in AI, VR and AR, including Taqtile’s Manifest platform, RTI’s Connext platform and ARA’s CB-TASC project.
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Training
Philippines joins ANNUALEX Indo-Pacific naval exercise as observer as tensions rise in the region
13th November 2023
Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX), a multinational naval exercise including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan and the US, started on 11 November and will involve 30 ships and 40 aircraft.
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Training
Trilateral autonomous undersea warfare exercise tightens the bonds of AUKUS
10th November 2023
The Integrated Battle Problem 23-3 exercise brought together Australian, UK and US naval forces test to autonomous undersea warfare capabilities.
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Training
Boeing T-7A Red Hawk arrives at Edwards to begin testing
10th November 2023
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a $9.2 billion contract for the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer and supporting equipment in 2018.
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Air Warfare
Enhancing military pilot training: Overcoming challenges in integrating VR and MR technologies
9th November 2023
While VR has gained popularity in military pilot training for its cost-effectiveness and risk mitigation, MR technologies are yet to overcome obstacles similar to what VR faced in its earlier stages.
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Training
Preparations begin for German deployment exercise to its eastern border
9th November 2023
Blue Lightning has been described as a test for forces facing a possible Article 4 case of NATO under which ‘the territorial integrity … or security of one of the partners is threatened’.
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Training
Indian Army special forces get new vertical wind tunnel for training
8th November 2023
The Indian Army's Special Forces Training School (SFTS) has inaugurated its first Vertical Wind Tunnel.
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Training
EU counter-IED exercise begins with 12 countries and 1,000 personnel
7th November 2023
Bison Counter 23 will include observers from Sweden, Latvia, Romania and the US, and has followed on from similar exercises in 2013, held in the Netherlands, 2016 (Sweden) and 2021 (Italy).
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Training
Canada welcomes allies for counter-explosive exercise
3rd November 2023
Exercise Ardent Defender, an annual counter-explosive exercise held in Canada focusing on contemporary operating environments such as eastern Europe, has concluded.
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Training
KAI, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and LIG Nex1 to develop naval training solutions
3rd November 2023
The Korean defence consortium will aim to provide modern naval training solutions for current and future warships domestically and abroad.
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Training
Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract
31st October 2023
The contract has covered three different UH-60 Black Hawk trainers that will be used by the ADF Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Queensland.
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![I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario]()
I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario
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![I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer]()
I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
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![I/ITSEC 2023: British Army could have saved £120 million in artillery ammunition, says manufacturer]()
I/ITSEC 2023: British Army could have saved £120 million in artillery ammunition, says manufacturer
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![I/ITSEC 2023: Collins Aerospace introduces Arcus TM training image generator]()
I/ITSEC 2023: Collins Aerospace introduces Arcus TM training image generator
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![I/ITSEC 2023: Hadean and 4C Strategies team up on capability integration for training]()
I/ITSEC 2023: Hadean and 4C Strategies team up on capability integration for training
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
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![I/ITSEC 2023: FY 2024 budget should not be approved this year, claim US lawmakers]()
I/ITSEC 2023: FY 2024 budget should not be approved this year, claim US lawmakers
