Diamond Visionics released GenesisRTX version 10.5.2 that includes technology upgrades and feature enhancements to its high-fidelity and higher quality visuals. GenesisRTX 10.5.2 includes Zero Latency Entity Tracking in the Out-The-Window mode or the Non-ITAR GenesisSN EO/IR/NVG among the feature updates. New Tracking Features such as: CIGI Sensor Control - Track...
Défense Conseil International (DCI), the reference operator of the French Ministry of Defence for the transfer of military know-how to international partners, is currently preparing 16 Saudi cadets - two classes of eight trainees - at its International Academic and Aeronautical Training Centre (CIF-AA). They will subsequently attend French military...
Embraer has delivered the first Phenom 100 business jet to Affinity Flight Training Services. The aircraft has been selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to UK Armed Forces as part of the UK Ministry of Defence's Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) programme. The contract with Affinity comprises a firm order...
The German aerospace company Telespazio VEGA Deutschland, a subsidiary of Telespazio (Leonardo/Thales) has been awarded a contract by Airbus Helicopters to develop a cockpit procedure trainer (CPT) for the CH-53GS and CH-53GE helicopter. The GS and GE variants of the helicopter, used by the German Air Force, are currently being...
Orbital ATK has received a contract from the US government to repair trainer aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force to continue their security mission. The trainer aircraft include 12 Cessna 172 Skyhawks and five Cessna Caravans. Since 2007, Orbital ATK has supplied the Iraqi Air Force with three armed aircraft...
UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced a six-year £48 million Apache helicopter training contract at the annual Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Land Warfare Conference. This investment in Apache air and ground crew will support around 70 jobs in Dorset, Hampshire and Suffolk with Aviation Training International Ltd.
Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C military trainer has received basic certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), supporting future configuration certification and delivery of 10 previously ordered T-6C aircraft for the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) program. The T-6C aircraft, on schedule to begin deliveries...
BAE Systems has opened its new £2.3M Training and Simulation Integration Facility (TSIF) in Warton, Lancashire that the company says is set to transform the future of cockpit development and military training. The facility developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering sports some of the latest gaming technologies, including commercially...
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $104 million contract to develop, produce and field a threat simulator to train combat aircrews to recognize and deal with rapidly evolving threats, such as surface-to-air missiles. The contract calls for the development and delivery of a Production Ready Assembly (PRA)...
MS&T, the International Defence Training Journal, is hosting the 16th Annual Industry Simulation & Training Awards for industry recognition of companies that have made a significant impact in the military training industry during the current calendar year. Formerly known as Military Training International’s “Top Companies” list, MS&T will carry on...