RTDynamics has released the first version of its physics based real-time electronic warfare, RADAR and missile simulation C++ library, named EWAWS. It allows developers to model air-to-air, air-to-ground and surface-to-air missile engagements and countermeasures in real-time in engineering and training simulations. EWAWS includes mathematical models for RADAR, IR, LASER, jammer,...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Russian Federation have both ramped up the frequency of live military training exercises, especially along shared borders in easternmost Europe. Rick Adams provides a balanced view of the exercise programmes in the context of the times.
Bohemia 2D Software to Manage VBS3 Units Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has introduced VBS Tactics, an intuitive 2D interface for control of virtual units in VBS3 at the tactical level. VBS Tactics lets users conduct real-time tactical maneuver exercises by controlling fire team to company-size AI entity groups in a...
Group editor Marty Kauchak reports that special operations forces (SOF) in the US and other nations are investing in ever more capable technology to train, rehearse and maintain proficiency for their missions.
In Issue 3, MS&T looked at the progress of the F-35 programme, with specific focus on aircrew training, and the plans of the partner nations. Depending on their level of partnership in the programme, these nations are also very much involved from an industrial perspective, not least the UK. Europe Editor Dim Jones reports.
South Africa’s TSFA provides a valuable service to nations requiring flight test qualified personnel. MS&T’s Europe Editor Dim Jones visited the academy.
Set up to promote research, collaboration, and the European defence industrial base, the EDA recently celebrated its first decade. Walter F. Ullrich writes.
Erickson Incorporated has contracted with Chilcott Inc. to provide flight training for the Fuerza Aerea Uruguaya (FAU or Uruguayan Air Force) helicopter pilots. The training will be conducted entirely in Spanish and under the agreement, Erickson pilot instructors will train FAU pilots in preparation for work on the United National...