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Epic Games’ Unreal Engine has been integrated with Red 6’s flight training system ATARS (Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System). Image credit: Red 6 ATARS is a wide field-of-view, full color outdoor augmented reality solution that works in dynamic outdoor environments. ATARS allows virtual and constructive assets into the real-world... 12 May 2020
VT MAK is continuing its virtual Lunch with MAK this week via zoom at noon EDT. On Tuesday, May 12, Danny Williams and Dan Brockway explore the modularity of MAK ONE Architecture. Attendees can learn about the core engines that enable VR-Forces, VR-Engage, and VR-Vantage to create interactive simulation... 11 May 2020
The next VR/AR Association Webinar will be presented on May 12th at 1pm EST, hosted by the Central Florida Chapter and the Aerospace Committee. The use of mixed reality in enterprise and government is growing rapidly as new technologies, such as the Hololens 2, and improved software tools have... 6 May 2020
AFWERX is currently accepting solutions for two challenges to help the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): Space, and Accelerating Pilots to Combat-Ready Aviators. The AFWERX Challenge allows individuals, startups, small businesses, large enterprises, academics and research labs to submit solutions to specific challenges to solve problems for the U.S. 6 May 2020
Charles River Analytics Inc. has received funding from the U.S. Army to develop the Operational Representations and Interactive Overlay Environment (ORION). ORION combines data visualizations with collaboration tools to help Tactical Commanders explore battlespace information in a flexible and real-time system. Tactical Commanders must successfully manage dynamic, time-sensitive battlefield... 6 May 2020
Our last MS&T was published at the end of February. Although we were already in the shadow of COVID-19 we could not know how the world would change in just a few weeks and its impact on military S&T. 6 May 2020
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters program office (PMA-261) took delivery of the first training device for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter on April 14, 2020. The Containerized Flight Training Device (CFTD) is housed at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Jacksonville, North... 6 May 2020
Bohemia Interactive Simulations’ training team is heading into its fourth week of the VBS3 Webinar Series, which provides best practices on how to use the vast features and capabilities of VBS3. Image credit: BISim BISim has created different sessions to cater to customers in time zones across the globe: ... 6 May 2020
The International Test Pilots School (ITPS) is an internationally recognized school of flight testing. ITPS seeks to equip pilots and engineers with the knowledge and skills essential to test and evaluate complex, unfamiliar aircraft and systems to determine their suitability for their intended use. As members of the flight... 5 May 2020
Charles River Analytics Inc., developer of intelligent systems solutions, has received funding from the US Army to build its Virtual Environment Collaboration Tools for Operational Readiness (VECTOR) augmented and virtual reality (XR) system. Image credit: Charles River Analytics VECTOR uses synchronized virtual collaboration environments to allow distributed and dispersed... 4 May 2020
VT MAK is hosting Lunch with MAK again this week on Tuesday and Thursday via zoom at 12 EDT. Tuesday, May 5, 2020: Pattern of Life — Attendees can learn how to fill simulation environments with pedestrians that behave on their own schedules, a continual flow of vehicles, and... 4 May 2020
The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. The Award is scheduled to be presented during the 73nd Annual International Air Safety Summit, taking place October 19-21 in Paris, France. 4 May 2020
Group Editor Marty Kauchak reports on how CAE is responding to COVID-19 in its civil and defense sectors together with reporting on wider S&T Industry initiatives from Thales, VT MAK, Bohemia Interactive Simulations and Pitch Technologies. 4 May 2020
NATO has tapped into its pool of defence scientists – the largest such network in the world - to support the COVID-19 emergency response. The NATO Chief Scientist, Dr Bryan Wells, has launched the “NATO Chief Scientist Challenge”, calling for solutions in virus detection, improved situational awareness, decontamination, resilience... 4 May 2020
Special Tactics Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron conducted interoperability training with the 14th Weapons Squadron assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School detachment at Hurlburt Field, Florida, for a special operations force exercise. U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators spread out on a berm to provide... 30 April 2020
The first 10 startups to participate in the U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge, a two-year pilot project designed to increase non-traditional participation in Small Business Innovative Research program opportunities, were selected April 24. Christian Melton, center, senior partnerships manager for MassChallenge Boston, discusses the U.S. Air Force Lab... 30 April 2020
The Joint Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) has ordered 171 new MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) licenses for the MALET-JSIL Aircrew Trainer (MJAT) training capability. The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper RPAS flies over virtual geopsecific 3D terrain in MetaVR’s Virtual Reality Scene Generator (MetaVR image). The MetaVR real-time 3D... 30 April 2020
Meggitt Training Systems has been awarded a $78-million contract for the design and equipage of a sophisticated, multi-mission, indoor and outdoor training facility in a Middle Eastern country incorporating the latest virtual and live-fire equipment. Image credit: Meggitt Training Systems The training facility will include multiple indoor and outdoor... 30 April 2020
Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, is partnering with commercial tech companies Red Hat and VMware to pursue Cyber TRIDENT, a critical training platform for the U.S. Military’s Cyber Mission Force. The contract, valued at up to $957 million, is expected to be awarded in early 2021. 30 April 2020
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) completed training with the Finnish Navy over two days at the end of April. The Finnish Navy's Coastal Fleet held the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise in the Archipelago Sea, with participants from the Finnish Navy’s 4th Mine Countermeasures Squadron and SNMCMG1. The... 30 April 2020