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Paraguay shows interest in Argentine Malvina trainer aircraft

Paraguay’s Air Force is looking to renew its fixed-wing training fleet by turning to a neighbouring supplier, having signed a declaration of interest in the Argentinian IA-100 Malvina.
Turkiye's Hurjet trainer and light attack aircraft makes maiden flight

TAI has completed the first flight of its Hurjet supersonic trainer and light attack aircraft platform, intended to replace the Turkish Air Force's T-38 fleet.

India trains fighter pilots in buddy-buddy refuelling as aerial tanker shortage hits home

Poor serviceability rates of India's Ilyushin Il-78 tanker aircraft mean fighter pilots are training using buddy-buddy refuelling between fast jets.

Saab details Finnish and Dutch combat training solutions at IT2EC 2023

Saab has revealed more details about its Ground Combat Indoor Trainer delivered to the Finnish Armed Forces and showcased its van-based Mobile Combat Training Centre.

IT2EC 2023: Training for multi-domain ops needs a fresh approach to succeed

The complexity of multi-domain operations (MDO) requires a new approach as commanders will no longer be able to rely on their past experience and will need new decision support tools, according to the head of NATO's C2 centre of excellence.

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Brunner puts Apache MR motion sim on display at IT2EC 2023

The portable motion simulator provides a 360 mixed-reality immersion that can be set up within an hour.

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MQ-9 SeaGuardian drone makes waves in US Navy exercise

1st May 2023

The US Navy’s Group Sail Exercise, held over a six-day period in Hawaiian waters, featured a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone for the …
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IT2EC 2023: Aeralis and SDTS partner to explore French light-fast jet defence market

26th April 2023

The MoU between Aeralis and SDTS will explore light-fast jet aviation services in France, targeting contracts in defence operational training and combat air support.
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IT2EC 2023: CAE links small-footprint virtual training devices

26th April 2023

CAE has unveiled an interconnected system that links three of its simulation devices: the VISTA, JTC TRS, and ASGARD.
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IT2EC 2023: MASA Group develops decision support system

26th April 2023

MASA Group has developed a decision support system that integrates its SWORD constructive simulation with command and control (C2) systems to provide commanders with course-of-action (CoA) analysis.
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IT2EC 2023: Culture hampering adoption of virtual reality pilot trainers

26th April 2023

Portable mixed reality devices aim to augment expensive dome-based full mission simulators in military training but face lobbying and cultural resistance.
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Dutch Army takes control of new chemical threat simulator

25th April 2023

The Royal Netherlands Army has taken control of a new chemical threat simulator from Bagira Systems.
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IDSI and Varjo showcase mixed reality Joint Terminal Attack Controller trainer at IT2EC 2023

25th April 2023

A partnership between Varjo and Immersive Display Solutions will see the implementation of XR-3 Focal Edition into existing JTAC training.
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Podcast: The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies

25th April 2023

This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, we explore the evolution of military simulation and training technologies, including advancements in cloud computing, networked training, and the increasing use of simulation in response to changing military demands.
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IT2EC 2023: Western forces now have trained over 86,000 Ukrainians - what lessons have been learned?

24th April 2023

New doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures are reducing casualty rates as Ukrainian forces move towards a more Western outlook.
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IT2EC 2023: BAE Systems kicks off second phase of OdySSEy, single synthetic environment programme

24th April 2023

PLEXYS has partnered with BAE Systems for Phase 2 of project OdySSEy where the partners will focus on introducing more complexity and allowing BAE to use the most advanced technologies.
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IT2EC 2023: Simulation is a key enabler of multi-domain operations, says Dutch navy leader

24th April 2023

The Royal Netherlands Navy's Cdre Jeanette Morang highlighted how simulation now allows training for complex multi-domain scenarios that are impractical to replicate in full in the real world.
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Bohemia unveils latest VBS features and announces Blackshark.ai partnership at IT2EC 2023

24th April 2023

Bohemia Interactive Simulations has begun working with Blackshark.ai in the geospatial area and added two additional features to VBS.
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Updated: RAF kicks off Project Monet to develop sustainable fuel test aircraft

21st April 2023

Project Monet will evaluate the feasibility of matching environmentally friendly technologies with key military requirements, including all-electric battery power.
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IT2EC 2023: GE Digital and FSI extend flight sim data analysis partnership

21st April 2023

FSI and GE Digital are setting out to improve pilot performance, safety and training effectiveness.
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Sweden starts largest military exercise in over 25 years

20th April 2023

Exercise Aurora 23 involves over 26,000 soldiers from 14 countries, including the US and European members of NATO.
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IT2EC 2023: Cubic secures contract extension for British Army AWES training

20th April 2023

Cubic Defence UK has been awarded a contract extension to continue supporting and repairing the Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) system for the British Army.
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European military training shifts gear (Sponsored)

19th April 2023

This article is brought to you by Clarion Events As the international training and simulation market reconvenes in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for IT²EC 2023 later …
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IT2EC 2023: Simthetiq delivers first 3D model-based training solution to NATO nation

18th April 2023

Simthetiq is delivering 3D simulation models to support a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme for an undisclosed NATO member.
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Kratos wins $20 million US training contract

17th April 2023

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a contract to upgrade multiple ground tactical platform maintenance training systems by a DoD Prime contractor.
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IT2EC 2023: Get ready to explore the future of military training and simulation in Rotterdam

17th April 2023

The IT2EC military training and simulation event returns to Rotterdam in April 2023. Sanjay Khetia, director of PLEXSYS and chairman of IT2EC told Shephard what attendees can expect when visiting the show this year.