It’s not unusual to see camouflage-clad soldiers and vehicles throughout Switzerland. Every male between the ages of 18 and 35 can be conscripted into the Army, and after 21 weeks’ basic training you keep your weapon and undergo additional training, followed by reserve duty.

The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges (PMA-205) and the F/A-18 and EA-18G (PMA-265) program offices are fielding a sophisticated Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) training system that has the potential to revolutionize the way the U.S. Navy trains, leading to greater readiness and significant cost savings.

Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide, maintain and operate the Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer system for the Boxer armoured vehicles and Challenger 3 tanks under the British Army’s Project Vulcan.

Nearly 100 attendees from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, local technology companies, and universities gathered at the Technology Showcase 18 April to discuss areas in which they could partner on research that is of interest to the U.S. Navy and has commercial viability.

Pinnacle Solutions Inc. was awarded the 2023 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award during a ceremony at the State Capitol Building with Governor Kay Ivey. Established in 2005, this award recognizes excellence in exporting demonstrated by Alabama businesses and celebrates their international success. Out of more than 3,000 eligible companies, Pinnacle was one of seven award recipients.

Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron hosted a two-week combined training exercise with six service members from NATO allies Lithuania, Latvia and Hungary.

The award recognizes manufacturers who rank among the top places to work according to an industry survey.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) began training its first cohort of pilots, sensor operators, and mission intelligence coordinators on operating its new Protector Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) at the Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

Tulmar Safety Systems Inc., a provider of safety and survival products and services, has appointed Major-General (retired) David Fraser to its Advisory Board.

Rheinmetall will be presenting its Total Ship Trainer at IMDEX Asia trade fair in Singapore from 3-5 May at booth Q09.