5 November 2025 The 23rd European Aviation Training Summit (EATS 2025) opened this week in Cascais, Portugal, drawing record attendance, with many of the themes and discussions directly relevant to the defence training and simulation ecosystem.
Cubic Defense, in collaboration with RCG Inc., created the first SPEAR Academy to showcase advanced air combat training technology and data science integration. 9 April 2025
Instructors belonging to the Australian Army’s Gallipoli Barracks-based 7th Brigade concluded a week-long train-the-trainer course at Amberley, where they learned to qualify others on the new F9 Sidearm Weapon System (F9 SWS). 9 April 2025
Aptima, which applies expertise in human-autonomy teaming, announced a contract award by NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia to assist in the research and development of a framework for defining the human-to-UAV ratio for safer and more effective UAV operations. 8 April 2025
JF Taylor Inc. has acquired Bugeye Technologies Inc. (Bugeye), an engineering and manufacturing solutions company located in Union, Missouri. 8 April 2025
Varjo’s industry-leading mixed reality headsets have been integrated into an officially accredited Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training solution, CASE JTAC, developed by UK-based defense company Inzpire. 8 April 2025
To help ensure readiness in the event of a fire emergency within the Arnold Air Force Base mission area or a call from a surrounding community requiring their response, Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services crews participated in a pair of live fire training exercises. 8 April 2025
Indra has been awarded as Best Sustainable Future-Oriented Supplier by Airbus Helicopters for developing its flight simulators that provide effective training for crews, cut down on fuel consumption and prevent unnecessary emissions. 8 April 2025