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United Technologies absorbs Rockwell Collins in $30 billion acquisition

September 7, 2017

United Technologies (NYSE: UTC) announced Wednesday that the company is acquiring Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) for $140 per share, in cash and UTC stock. “This acquisition adds tremendous capabilities to our aerospace businesses and strengthens our complementary offerings of technologically advanced aerospace systems,” said UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes.

Polish Air Force select CAE to supply full-flight simulator

September 5, 2017

Christopher Bobo

At the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition, CAE announced that the Polish Air Force selected the CAE 3000 Series SW-4 full-flight simulator. The helicopter simulator will be installed at the 41st Air Base School in Deblin, Poland. The Polish Air Force will integrate it as part of their training program...

Halldale Group’s MS&T Magazine Recognizes International Simulation and Training Industry Achievers

September 5, 2017

Halldale Industry Reporter

Halldale Group, publishers of Military Simulation & Training (MS&T) magazine, the leading simulation & training publication of the global defense industry for more than 30 years, announced its 2017 list of International Simulation and Training Industry Awards winners and finalists, which include: 2017 MST Industry Awards Final Ribbon Winners List...

U.K. and French Armed Forces enter joint training program

September 1, 2017

Christopher Bobo

U.K. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, in his first meeting with the newly appointed French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly, agreed to a new U.K.-French training program. In September, over 1,500 British soldiers from the 16 Air Assault Brigade with join their French counterparts from the 11eme Brigade Parachitiste...

Bagira awarded training contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence

August 31, 2017

Christopher Bobo

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence awarded Bagira Systems its Joint Fire Training Exercise and System (JFTES) tender. The Royal Netherlands Army specifically selected the company’s Joint-Fire BattleSpace Simulator (JOBSS). This is the same system that’s been deployed by the Israeli Defence Forces since 2016. As per the contract, Bagira will...

Estonia increases military training capabilities with Saab

August 24, 2017

Christopher Bobo

The Estonian Armed Forces ordered a company-size infantry kit and eight BT46 CV9035 vehicle simulator kits from Saab, which are set for delivery in 2018. “I am proud that the Estonian Armed Forces have once again chosen Saab as their partner. They have used our training systems for quite some...

MASS Supports Major Joint Forces Training Exercise

August 23, 2017

Fiona Greenyer

Cohort company MASS has underlined its credentials as a leading provider of training support with the planning and implementation of a major UK Joint Forces Command (JFC) exercise at a military base in Cornwall centered on achieving over 90 training objectives set by the JFC. Over 1100 people took part...

Rockwell Collins Wins three-year CRIIS program contract

July 26, 2017

Halldale Industry Reporter

Rockwell Collins won an Interim Contractor Support (ICS) contract by the Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) Program Office at Eglin Air Force Base that includes field support, repair and security maintenance of the currently fielded CRIIS program. The program will allow test ranges to stay certified under the new...

Raydon wins $20 million VCOT Contract

July 21, 2017

Halldale Industry Reporter

Raydon Corporation has won a $20 million contract to expand the U.S. Army National Guard’s training infrastructure. The National Guard will add 10 Virtual Convoy Operations Trainers (VCOT) to its existing fleet of 114 and upgrade three existing systems. The VCOT is a mobile classroom that was first developed and...

DSEI to Launch 'Innovation Hub' for Disruptive Technologies

July 18, 2017

Fiona Greenyer

The organisers of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition are launching an 'Innovation Hub' at this year's event, which takes place at ExCel, London in September. The military has a history of successful technology exploitation, including 'EpiPens', the auto injecting syringes, and microwave ovens - both of which now...