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Cubic Corporation and Battlespace Simulations Inc. (BSI) have signed a MOA to collaborate on developing solutions for the Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training market. Under the agreement, the parties will integrate BSI’s Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) into Cubic's Global Defense (CGD) air and ground training offerings. Cubic said the... 7 August 2019
Southwest Airlines Co. launched an innovative career program called Destination 225° which provides pathways to becoming a competitively qualified candidate for future Southwest First Officer positions. On a compass, 225° is the southwest directional heading, and Destination 225° was developed to lead aspiring pilots to Southwest Airlines. With demand... 6 August 2019
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and its Board of Directors have announced Nazzic S. Keene as chief executive officer (CEO). Keene, who most recently served as chief operating officer of SAIC, succeeds Tony Moraco who has retired after serving as CEO since 2013. Keene is a well-respected industry leader... 6 August 2019
Before we announce this year's 2020 MS&T Industry Award Winners, we are looking back on some of our 2018 winners. 6 August 2019
SimiGon Ltd. was given a strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide SIMbox-based T-6A Mixed Reality (MR) training devices for USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at Laughlin Air Force Base. MR enhances pilot training by blending virtual and physical worlds, for example trainees using the... 6 August 2019
Sponsored Content The Middle East Military Technology Conference (MEMTEC) will be held alongside the upcoming Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC) from 28-30 October 2019. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the conference will contextualise the exhibition within the regional efforts... 5 August 2019
Trideum Corporation was awarded the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Mission Training Complex (MTC) contract on July 30. The JBSA MTC effort is a task order contract under Trideum’s Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support (MTCCS) Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. “This is a significant win for Trideum as... 5 August 2019
SimiGon Ltd. was awarded a further strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide Virtual Reality (VR) systems for Columbus Air Force Base. This contract further strengthens SimiGon's position in providing VR and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies for training. Awarded as part of a USAF-wide, rapid... 5 August 2019
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has launched an Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge course at the Embry-Riddle Worldwide campus at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, near Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge course is an intensive nine-week program that trains transitioning military, veterans and eligible military... 5 August 2019
The University of Ghana (UG) and the Ghana Air Force (GAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the university to receive practical training from the latter for its undergraduate aerospace engineering students. The agreement would ensure that the GAF provides practical training to the newly established Department... 5 August 2019
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has introduced the VBS3 Bundle, which provides premium features to supercharge the VBS3 simulation and training experience. The new VBS3 Bundle offers advanced features and capabilities on top of VBS3's already extensive baseline capability including enhanced AI behaviors and simulated radio capabilities, greater customizability, expanded... 5 August 2019
The US Army Contracting Command has selected Raytheon to train the Afghanistan Air Force in aircraft maintenance. Raytheon will develop a new training program for the US Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation under the $108 million contract, called Afghanistan Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Training, or... 2 August 2019
Nuclear power. Rail. Construction. Oil & gas. Aviation. Healthcare. Renewable energy. Defence. Maritime. First responders. What do they have in common? They are all safety-critical sectors requiring highly skilled personnel. 1 August 2019
An augmented reality (AR) environment is being tested as a training tool for sailors and marines who must train and remain proficient at sea. The tactically reconfigurable artificial combat enhanced reality (TRACER) system consists of a virtual reality (VR) headset, a backpack processor, a simulated weapon designed to deliver... 1 August 2019
RSi's Epic-Dome visual display system for TRU Simulation + Training's T-6 aircraft operational flight trainer has completed factory acceptance at TRU's headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The Epic-Dome visual display system features a 10-foot radius direct projection dome display system with a 270° by 80° field of view. 30 July 2019
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. and its subsidiary Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. has been the successful bidder on the End-to-End Learning Services contract for Maritime Warfare and Seamanship training and development for the Department of National Defence. The contract is valued at $6.7 million over two years, with options... 30 July 2019
MS&T would like to recognize the 2018 Industry Award Winners one final time before the 2019 Winners are announced in mid-September. This week, we highlight the achievements of Immersive Display Solutions Inc. (IDSI), the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award Winner. Halldale Group Publisher & CEO, Andy Smith... 30 July 2019
SimiGon, Ltd. has been awarded a further strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide virtual reality (VR) systems for Columbus Air Force Base. Awarded as part of a USAF-wide, rapid innovation effort, the contract is also strategically significant for expanding SimiGon's work to Columbus, Mississippi,... 29 July 2019
VT MAK, a company of ST Engineering North America has been awarded a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement worth US$95m from the US Army to meet demands for next generation collective training. Working through the Training and Readiness Accelerator (TREX), VT MAK will develop and deliver the Training Simulation Software... 29 July 2019
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic demonstrated nine exploratory technologies during the 21st Century Combined Arms Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) East July 9-20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps worked to provide a platform for more than 35 government agencies,... 29 July 2019