Cubic Global Defense announced today that James Craig has been appointed as vice president and general manager of ground training systems. “Jim brings a wealth of talent, energy and remarkable program execution credentials to Cubic,” said Dave Buss, president of Cubic Global Defense. “With his deep understanding of ground training...
The Irish Army conducted live firing exercises with the RBS 70 and RBS 70 NG from Saab at the Bofors Test Center in Karlskoga, Sweden. The exercises sought to increase the soldiers’ operational capabilities to engage aerial and static targets. “We have been working closely with the Irish Army in...
Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS), a business division of Cubic Corporation deployed its GATR satellite antennas and personnel to support hurricane disaster recovery operations. Working with several of its global disaster relief customers, Cubic’s GATR antennas were deployed on the islands of St. John and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Antigua;...
Meggitt Training Systems is set to demonstrate the FATS 100MIL and portable FATS 100P small-arms training systems at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting & Exposition (AUSA) this October. Both products boast new and expanded features to better train military personnel. FATS 100MIL small-arms training system has program-of-record certifications from...
Bagira delivered three additional Israeli-Engagement Skills Trainers (I-ESTs) to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This comes off of the success form the I-ESTs in the infantry training program, so the IDF is expanding the initiative to three additional sites, including the Artillery Corp Training Base (Shivta), the Advanced Armor Training...
CAE and Elbit Systems announced at the Defence Systems Equipment International (DSEI) that the two companies signed a joint agreement to pursue the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence training opportunities. The companies UK arms, CAE UK plc and Elbit Systems UK, are looking at opportunities that fall under the...
The NATO Modelling and Simulation Group in Paris has released an update on some up-coming events and demonstrations still scheduled for 2017: Workshop on "Commercial Technologies and Games for Use in NATO and Nations" (MSG-153) to be held in Florence, Italy, on 28th September 2017, co-located with CAX Forum 2017.
Cubic Global Defense announced a new contract with a customer in the Asia-Pacific region for the delivery of three mobile combat training centers. The contract award is worth more than $25 million. “This contract award underscores Cubic’s position as a leading provider of instrumented combat training centers worldwide,” said Dave...
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.
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...
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