Live OJT is currently the only way to train carrier flight deck crews. The US Navy would like to change that. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch writes.

Group editor Marty Kauchak provides an update on developments at Defense Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office and Army Modeling and Simulation Office.

“The goal is to let the commercial providers scoop the data, let the algorithms and industry partners give it the first few passes. Then have our analysts do what they do best – understand the world.” Robert Cardillo, Director of the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). Rick Adams writes.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a National Security Solutions provider, expanded its military training and simulation facility in Orlando. The new facility adds 50,000 square feet of space directly across from the firm’s existing 100,000 square foot facility. Kratos’ portfolio of warfighter training solutions includes simulation systems for air, land...

Top Aces achieved 70,000 hours of air combat training during a training mission for the Canadian armed forces near Victoria, British Columbia. The company provides military airborne training, including front-line fighter jet training on fourth generation aircraft, equipped with advanced radar, electronic attack systems and advanced onboard systems.

A new simulator to meet a demanding training need. Walter F. Ullrich writes.

CAE won a contract from an undisclosed Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) customer to develop a Joint Multinational Simulation Centre. The Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional, intergovernmental, political and economic union consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. CAE will provide the GlobalSim constructive...

MS&T’s Dim Jones recently visited Buochs Airport, the home of Pilatus Aircraft, to explore the PC-21.

The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat is the latest helicopter type to enter service with the UK Army, Royal Marines and Royal Navy. MS&T’s Dim Jones visited Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton to take a look.

MS&T's Dim Jones visits Systems Engineering and Assessment (SEA), part of the Cohort Group.