General Dynamics Information Technology business unit won the Training Services for the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) contract from the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The single-award contract has a potential value of approximately $244 million, with a one-year base period with four option years. U.S. Navy...
Lockheed Martin released Version 4 of its Prepar3D® simulation and training software solution. Lockheed says the Prepar3D v4 relies on 64-bit architecture to deliver unparalleled realism. This new version features major visual upgrades including enhanced virtual reality support, a new lighting system, 3D weather capabilities, 40 high-detail cities and more...
CAE has completed a major upgrade on the German Navy's Sea King MK41 helicopter simulator ahead of schedule and it has re-entered service at the Nordholz Naval Airbase in Germany. Previously, Sea King training was conducted on a basic instrument flight rules (IFR) training device originally built by CAE in...
Cubic Global Defense has announced the expansion of recruitment efforts for its Orlando, Florida operations to support the development of advanced learning products and solutions for the US Navy. During the past few months, Cubic has been awarded more than $12 million for the creation and delivery of immersive game-based...
ITEC 2017 is fast approaching. Taking place at Ahoy, Rotterdam in the Netherlands on 16-18 May, Europe's leading military training and simulation event will feature a conference that covers topics across the broad spectrum in this evolving and ever-changing sector. The three-day, multi stream conference features sessions on M&S Technologies...
NSC's enduring support of future commanders and staff officers from all three UK Armed Services is to run until at least March 2018. The simulation, training and consultancy specialist has been an ever-present asset at the UK Defence Academy's Joint Services Command and Staff College since it opened its doors...
The Royal Thai Navy has awarded Rheinmetall another important order in the field of maritime training simulation. Under the contract, Rheinmetall's Simulation and Training unit will supply Thailand with a turnkey system known as the Naval Warfare Training Simulator (NWTS). Worth several million euros, the order includes construction of a...
An engineering simulator created by BAE Systems is ready to be 'flown' by F-35 Lightning II pilots for the first time as they prepare for flight trials on the UK's new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier next year. The refurbished simulator will test pilots' skills to the limits as they...
The US Navy has selected Rockwell Collins and Leonardo DRS to supply their encrypted, next-generation tactical training system. The initial $142 million contract, for its Tactical Combat Training Systems Increment II (TCTS Inc-II) program, is for the development of an airborne, ground and ship-based encrypted training capability. It will include...
Damen signed an agreement with VSTEP for the delivery of a NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge Simulator with Alphatron Marine equipment to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. The delivery is part of the Sandy Bottom Project that will have the Defence Force acquire a range of Damen patrol vessels, upgrade its...