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The ITEC 2019 exhibition floor will feature a special area dedicated to the Swedish Armed Forces’ Exercise Viking. Organised by the Swedish Armed Forces in cooperation with Sweden’s Folke Bernadotte Academy, Exercise Viking is the world’s largest multinational collective training event. It brings together military forces, police and representatives... 30 April 2019
The National Center for Simulation (NCS) has selected three individuals who will be inducted into the NCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame at a formal ceremony this summer. University of Central Florida’s Dr. Peter Adrian Hancock, UCF Provost Distinguished Research Professor, University Pegasus Professor and University Trustee Chair;... 30 April 2019
Cubic Corporation’s Cubic Global Defense (CGD) business division has appointed three new leaders to its executive team: Mark Schmaltz, vice president and general manager of synthetic/digital solutions; Michael Maughan, vice president of business development and strategy as well as Kenneth Lowe, vice president of financial operations and controller. All three... 30 April 2019
Bluedrop Performance Learning and its subsidiary Bluedrop Training & Simulation announced that it has received contracts of over $2.0-million CDN to deliver its Hoist Mission Training System to Logistic Services International (LSI) for the US Air Force. The new HH-60W virtual reality Hoist Simulator will provide US Air Force... 30 April 2019
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) released a patch to VBS3 v18.3 that includes improvements to VBS Radio, the radio and voice communications included with VBS3, along with new, high-detailed 3D model content including UK and Russian military vehicles and new terrains. The patch to VBS3 v18.3.4 is available for download... 30 April 2019
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In February, the UK Royal Air Force formally opened its new High-G Training and Test Facility at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. MS&T’s Dim Jones provides a fighter pilot’s perspective on the unique experience. 30 April 2019
The co-founder of BEI Maritime, retired US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott Chierepko, spoke with Halldale Group Industry Reporter Amanda Towner about future plans for a new maritime training center. 29 April 2019
The programme for the DisTec 2019 is now complete. All sessions will take place in the DisTec show-floor theatre, freely accessible for all attendees at ITEC 2019. The 1.5-day agenda, taking place on days one and two of the show, features a number of the industry's most forward-thinking organisations,... 25 April 2019
Engineering & Computer Simulations Inc. (ECS) has won two task orders on the Enterprise Training Services Contract (ETSC) multi-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This five-year, $2.4-billion contract provides for education, training and knowledge-based services in support of the U.S. Army and its Security Cooperation mission. Retired Col.William P. (Bill)... 24 April 2019
Originally published on the University of Central Florida (UCF) Institute for Simulation and Training website by writer Catherine Delgado and editor Jessica Compton. April 10, 2019, marked the UCF School of Modeling, Simulation and Training's (SMST) first annual “SMST Day,” in what will be the first of many day-long... 23 April 2019
The U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range. The training covered new maintenance procedures, manuals and ground support equipment associated with the MQ-1C ER, which is a new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) produced by General... 23 April 2019
The Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen with Headquarters Company, 271st Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, are utilizing Virtual Battle Space III (VBS3), which enables soldiers to train as a team in virtual scenarios in preparation for an upcoming Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC), Operation Western Strike. "Basically it's... 23 April 2019
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced that Waymon Armstrong, CEO/president of Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS), is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Award in Florida. The program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal... 23 April 2019
Bell Helicopter announced that, should the Bell 407GXi be selected for the US Navy Advanced Helicopter Trainer program, the company plans to conduct final assembly of the aircraft in Ozark, Alabama. Bell submitted its proposal to the Navy on April 2. The Navy is seeking to acquire 130 aircraft. 23 April 2019
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has completed an acquisition by its US subsidiary, Vision Technologies Aerospace Incorporated, of a 100 percent ownership in MRA System LLC (MRAS). On 18 April 2019, the Proposed Acquisition was completed at a net consideration of about US$506-million (approximately S$68-million) in cash, subject... 23 April 2019
Exhibitors have been announced for the Team Orlando Industry Capability Day on May 15, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Orlando, Florida. There are 14 companies slated to showcase exciting technologies and capabilities to Team Orlando government, academia and industry representatives. Exhibitors include: Athena TekData Solutions NetworkDedicated... 22 April 2019
Aeronautical Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019. Over the years, ASE has delivered training solutions all over the world for flight academies, training centers, universities, FAA Part 135 charter operations, global armed forces, and other industries within aviation. Recently completed was a Business Jet... 19 April 2019
The University of Louisville and IBM announced a partnership that includes the establishment of an IBM Skills Academy focused on digital learning and technology skills. It will be housed in the newly-created Center for Digital Transformation in the Miller Information Technology Center on the Belknap Campus and will open... 19 April 2019
U.S. Air Force medical professionals at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield are working to make positive impacts during their deployment so future patients and providers can benefit. Lt. Col. Valerie Sams, a physician and 455th Expeditionary Medical Group trauma medical director, is leading a trial use... 18 April 2019