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The Electro-optics and Infrared unit at Edwards Air Force Base, which had been using Microsoft PowerPoint for training, turned to the SparkEd innovation team for funding assistance to improve the in-house training approach. 3 August 2021
The Experimental Aircraft Association is partnering with Siemens Digital Industries Software to grow youth engagement and education in the aviation industry. 3 August 2021
Billions of US greenbacks are up for grabs in the simulation and training domain; the annual Training & Simulation Industry Symposium broke attendance records. 3 August 2021
The U.S. Air Force contracted CAE USA to develop and deploy new build Joint Terminal Control Training Rehearsal System simulators as well as upgrade existing systems to a common configuration across the U.S. Department of Defense enterprise. 2 August 2021
Explore the use cases and benefits of virtual and mixed reality for pilot training and learn how these solutions help organizations to train more pilots faster, provide more flexibly in the training, and lower costs. You can also download the latest 45-page Varjo white paper for a more comprehensive overview. 1 August 2021
The Ellington Airman Leadership School is pioneering the use of smart watches in an effort to train tomorrow’s US Air Force leaders to be more efficient, effective and ready in a realm of ever-escalating demands. 28 July 2021
A Russian-Uzbek exercise held in an area bordering Afghanistan will feature Sukhoi Su-25SM ‘Frogfoot’ ground attack aircraft belonging to the Central Military District. 28 July 2021
Cubic Defence Australia has been reselected to deliver contracted civilian simulation support staff in development and delivery of simulation-enabled training events for the Royal Australian Navy. 26 July 2021
JANUS Research Group was awarded a five-year, $240 million multiple award task order contract to provide mission support services to the U.S. Army Futures Command Futures and Concepts Center. 26 July 2021
Simthetiq has completed the delivery of a large scale synthetic training environment to a European defense Original Equipment Manufacturer. 22 July 2021
Collins Aerospace has selected AdaCore’s QGen code generator for Simulink/Stateflow models and TQL-1 Enterprise Qualification Package to advance the development of their FAA-certifiable PerigonTM computer. 22 July 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alion Science and Technology for $1.65 billion in cash from Veritas Capital, subject to customary adjustments. 21 July 2021