Andy is a chartered engineer and was a member of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors for UK MoD. He became head of simulation policy for the UK MoD 20 years ago, and Chair of the NATO Modelling and Simulation Group. In 2012 he became a training and simulation consultant for both government and defense primes. Recently he was the academic liaison for Bohemia Interactive Simulations and was their project architect for the British Army’s Virtual Reality in Land Training Pilot Project.

DSET: Strength to Strength

June 26, 2023

Dim Jones and Andy Fawkes

The 8^th iteration of the Defence Simulation Education & Training (DSET) conference and exhibition took place at the Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol UK between 5-8 June. Representing the event’s Media Partner, Halldale / MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones attended.

An Interview With Red 6 CEO Daniel Robinson

May 29, 2023

Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones

MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones had the opportunity to chat with Daniel Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of augmented-reality company Red 6, a former RAF Tornado F3 pilot and the first non-US pilot to fly the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor operationally.

Philippe Perey, Head of Technology, Defence and Security at CAE, discusses advances in A/M/V/XR and other innovations for training. Image credit: Clarion Events

IT²EC 2023 – Serious and United

May 22, 2023

Andy Fawkes

With ongoing war in Europe and global tensions rising, there was a serious edge to IT²EC 2023 in Rotterdam. MS&T Special Correspondent Andy Fawkes attended.

How Relevant is the Metaverse to Military Simulation & Training?

November 21, 2022

Andy Fawkes

The metaverse is in the news everywhere, but how relevant is it to military simulation and training?

DSET 2022 – Bold, Bigger, Diverse

July 18, 2022

Andy Fawkes

The hybrid virtual/in-person format is working well for the annual Defence Simulation, Education and Training Conference and Workshop, reports MS&T Special Correspondent Andy Fawkes.

A Brief Guide to the Cloud

July 11, 2022

Andy Fawkes

The concept of sharing computers at distance has been around since the very early days of the Internet but it was not until the 1990s the term “Cloud” gained popularity.

Heading into the Clouds?

July 11, 2022

Andy Fawkes

Cloud and streaming technologies are already being used in support of S&T and, although a journey with hurdles, there seems to be a clear direction of travel towards a Cloud approach.

IT2EC Reborn, Finally

June 14, 2022

Dim Jones and Andy Fawkes

The return to London’s ExCel Centre and lifting of Covid restrictions helped resurrect the long-delayed 31st iteration of IT²EC. MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones took in the conference and exhibition and came away with a range of reactions.

Journey to Resurrection: ITEC 22

April 25, 2022

Dim Jones and Andy Fawkes

The much-delayed 31st iteration of the ITEC exhibition and conference will take place at the ExCel in London 26-28 April. MS&T’s Dim Jones and Andy Fawkes discussed the aspirations of the organisers, Clarion Defence and Security, with their Chairman, Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Gary Waterfall.

Essential Preparation for IT²EC 2022

Advancing Training Through Technology

March 10, 2022

Rick Adams and Andy Fawkes

To help you prepare for IT²EC 2022, MS&T Editor Rick Adams and MS&T Special Correspondent Andy Fawkes have picked out some must-read pieces that will set you up perfectly for all your discussions with industry peers in London.

The APATS Highlights!

APATS 2023 was our first year back in the Asian region after the pandemic, and was bigger and better than we could have possibly imagined. Take a look at the highlights show reel, we hope it brings back memories of an amazing conference and trade show

Meet Anna Mellberg: The Driving Force Behind the EATS Cabin Crew Conference

At EATS 2023, we are thrilled to introduce you to a dynamic personality who has been a driving force in the world of cabin crew training. Anna Mellberg, with her extensive experience and passion for innovation, is set to make the upcoming Cabin Crew Conference at EATS a truly valuable and interactive experience.

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Building New Connections and Relationships at EATS 2023

We’re hosting EATS, the European Aviation Training Symposium, in Cascais, Portugal on Wednesday 8th November to Thursday 9th November 2023. Offering presentations, workshops and discussion panels alongside Europe’s largest aviation training trade show, plus lots of networking, it’s a must attend event for our aviation safety training community.