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The seventh episode of "Developing Mach-21 Airmen," Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast series, was released April 15. In the episode, Master Sgt. Bryan Dudley, the emergency manager training flight chief for the 368th Training Squadron at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and a detachment of the 82nd...   8 May 2019
PLEXSYS will demonstrate the latest in Advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions at the International Forum for the Military and Civil Simulation, Training and Education Community (ITEC). Now in its 30th year, ITEC offers a world-class exhibition showcasing the very latest products and services from leading organizations, May 14...   7 May 2019
SimiGon has commenced an Augmented Reality (AR) research programme (the Programme) with the Israel Air Force (IAF). The Programme will utilise SimiGon's R&D investments in the Virtual Reality (VR) and AR domains with respect to aircraft maintenance training by providing the invaluable ability to test and refine technologies in...   7 May 2019
Kongsberg Digital has signed a contract for the delivery of two new K-Sim full mission bridge simulators at the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) HMAS Watson Bridge Simulator Facility in Watsons Bay, Sydney, Australia. The project includes multiple shiphandling and engine room simulators delivered at training facilities across the country.   7 May 2019
An MS&T Exclusive Interview with MG Gervais. Major General Maria Gervais is Deputy Commanding General, US Army Combined Arms Center, and Director of the Cross Functional Team (CFT) for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE). Major General Maria Gervais. Image credit: US DoD. At the Defence Simulation, Education, and Training...   7 May 2019
Raytheon Company has won a contract valued at up to $159-million to support large-scale, live training exercises at the U.S. Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center located in Hohenfels, Germany, and virtually connected to forces across Europe. "Raytheon's technology-enabled training means that location is no longer a restriction to multinational...   7 May 2019
Diamond Visionics has completed Final Acceptance on the US Navy C-130T full trainer upgrade for JF Taylor Inc. using GenesisIG. The GenesisRTX ability to natively render the scene directly from the Navy Portable Source Initiative (NPSI) source data during runtime provides significant cost savings benefits for the operator. Using...   7 May 2019
Last year, the 35th Medical Group implemented a new continuous process improvement peer review program, providing literal and figurative transparency and improving patient care for all Team Misawa members. Master Sgt. Fredrick Gumm, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron sonographer, said the program allows technicians from other PACAF bases to...   6 May 2019
Military Simulation & Training Magazine is happy to host the Joint-MMAST bi-monthly newsletter for May 2019. The goal of this publication is to share information about DoD Medical Modeling & Simulation entities, initiatives, research, products, services, best practices, lessons learned and so much more.   6 May 2019
Textron Airborne Solutions, a business of Textron Inc.’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company subsidiary (ATAC) has been selected as a provider of contracted air services under the U.S. Navy’s Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) program. Training provided under the IDIQ contract will be led by ATAC and includes a team...   6 May 2019
AERALIS is looking to offer a new leasing model that promises to significantly reduce costs for their potential customers. Adopting a unique modular concept built around a robust common core fuselage, the AERALIS suite of jet trainers will have 85 percent commonality of parts allowing for significant cost savings...   2 May 2019
The U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command is supporting Joint Warfighting Assessment 19 (JWA 19), a joint multinational military exercise, which was conducted at Yakima Training Center and Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, from April 8, 2019, to May 11, 2019. JWA 19 is the U.S. Army's largest annual joint-multinational...   1 May 2019
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to TECRO for the continuation of a pilot training program and maintenance/logistics support for F-16 aircraft currently at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, for an estimated cost of $500-million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required...   30 April 2019
For the first time in the littoral combat ship’s class history, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) conducted Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation (AOR). The training, which concluded April 22, provided the crew of the Independence-class USS Montgomery (LCS...   30 April 2019
The Royal Australian Navy has a suite of nine simulators supporting a fleet of 24 MH60R helicopters. Kate Warner visited the site at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Be Aggressive’, the motto of the 725 Squadron of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), reflects the determined and progressive approach they’ve taken to training the aircrews and maintainers of the RAN’s newest and most potent aircraft, the MH60R Seahawk naval combat helicopter. This next-generation submarine hunter and anti-surface warfare helicopter, packed full of advanced technology, demands a next-generation training facility to ensure its crew is thoroughly versed in its combat potential. Based at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales, the Seahawk Simulator and Warfare Centre (SSWC) is a completely integrated, state-of-the-art training facility, custom-built to train the aircrews and maintainers of the fleet of 24 MH60Rs, known as ‘Romeo’. But this multi-mission maritime helicopter is anything but a sweet talker.   Looking to read the full article? Become a Premium Club member and gain full access today!   30 April 2019
Flight trials off the US East Coast validated the F35/QEC Integration Simulator at BAE Systems Warton. Dim Jones' observations on some of the trials.   30 April 2019
Robert W. Moorman explores education, training and employment opportunities available to veterans transitioning to the private sector.   30 April 2019
MS&T Europe Editor Dim Jones visited the BAE Systems Training Simulation Integration Facility at Warton Aerodrome factory in Lancashire, North West England, to learn more about the company’s future-focus developments.   30 April 2019
Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides insights from five industry leaders on the military-industry team’s efforts to provide true interoperability during LVC events.   30 April 2019
Blackboard is expanding its partnership with the United States Army, leveraging the company’s teaching and learning edtech platform. Through the expanded partnership, the U.S. Army will utilize core components of Blackboard’s edtech platform, including Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Collaborate and mobile solutions, to support educating over 350,000 service members. Blackboard...   30 April 2019