Bluedrop Training & Simulation has completed delivery of its Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) to the Royal Canadian Air Force 19 Wing Comox. Image credit: Bluedrop The immersive virtual reality simulator Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) will replicate the CH-149 Cormorant helicopter and be used for Search and Rescue...
CAE Elektronik GmbH has been awarded a contract to develop a comprehensive NH90 Sea Lion training solution for the German Navy at Nordholz. CAE Elektronik GmbH has signed a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide the German Navy with a comprehensive training solution for...
Pilot Training Next begins its third iteration in January 2020. But, before moving forward, Detachment 24 officials are looking back at lessons learned from PTN version two. Image credit: US Air Force The PTN program is part of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative to “reimagine” how learning is...
Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, completed a Bomber Agile Combat Employment (BACE) exercise at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas. A B-1B Lancer pilot completes a helmet check during a Bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Naval Air Station...
Sweden's Remograph, who provide products and services for the computer graphics, visual simulation and 3D modeling markets, have released Remo 3D v2.9. Remograph say it is an effective tool for creating and modifying 3D models intended for realtime visualization. The primary file format is OpenFlight. This version brings support...
Edgybees appointed defense and sales executive Vincent Hearn as Global Business Development Director. Hearn will play a central role in the Edgybees’ growth as it expands operations to meet rising demand for augmented reality (AR)-enabled visual intelligence technology in the US. “We’re thrilled to have Vincent join our ranks...
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia have opened the Multinational Special Aviation Programme, a training centre dedicated to training air crews responsible for transporting Special Operations Forces. Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Damir Krstičević hosted the opening ceremony in Zadar, Croatia on Wednesday. Chief of General Staff...
We will be publishing a full review of I/ITSEC 2019 next month but here are some takeaway highlights of the week. Rick Adams, Andy Fawkes, Rona Gindin, Dim Jones and Marty Kauchak report. Show Growth Held December 2-6, I/ITSEC 2019 showed that the Simulation & Training sector is vibrant...
Thanks to advanced simulator technology from Rheinmetall, ground personnel of the German Navy’s new NH90 NTH Sea Lion helicopter had a headstart in training. In June, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH handed over the Functional Cockpit simulator, an integral part of the Maintenance and Repair Trainer for the NH90 Naval Transport...
MS&T Magazine’s awards for excellence in defense modeling, simulation and training were announced in September and presented during this year’s I/ITSEC. After a process that began in May of this year with the release of submission applications to industry, over 75 entries were received in six categories. Three top...