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A project of the U.S. Army has developed a new framework for deep neural networks that allows artificial intelligence (AI) systems to better learn new tasks while forgetting less of what they have learned in previous tasks. The North Carolina State University researchers, funded by the Army, have also... 21 May 2019
Saab Grintek Defence has appointed Graham Walker as their marketing executive for Naval and Maritime Systems in the Saab Sub-Saharan Africa Country Unit. Based in the company’s Cape Town office in Capricorn Park, South Africa, Walker will manage all naval and maritime client portfolios, overseeing stakeholder needs and maintaining... 21 May 2019
Digital Projection will use its booth (#1642) at this year’s InfoComm from June 12-14 in Orlando, Florida, to give a technology preview of its Satellite Modular Laser System (MLS). Satellite MLS offers a small number of simple building blocks that will allow users to address a wide range of... 21 May 2019
A NATO member since 1999, the Hungarian Air Force needs to train its Mi-24 attack helicopter and Mi-17 transport helicopter aircrews for NATO-led collective and tactical mission. The Hungarian Defence Forces also need to train helicopter crews for homeland defence operations. In 2018, Hungary acquired a helicopter mission trainer... 20 May 2019
MetaVR's business partner, Close Air Solutions, has recently conducted a major upgrade of the UAE Presidential Guard Joint Fires Training Simulators (JFTS), which use MetaVR visuals and 3D content. The upgrade includes the latest versions of MetaVR VRSG and Battlespace Simulations' MACE software; 49 VRSG licenses were renewed and... 16 May 2019
Diamond Visionics has launched GenesisLunar, software which gives organizations the ability to go beyond earth to the moon for a high fidelity Lunar landing simulation based on a realistic 3D model of the lunar surface. As GenesisLunar uses GenesisRTX, realistic immersive 3D scenes that include reflections, shadows and dust... 16 May 2019
On May 14-15, VI-grade will invite executive managers and experienced engineers at automotive and transportation companies, engineering firms, universities and research centers from all over the world to Hanau, Germany, for an international conference where Barco is a golden sponsor. VI-grade will be showcasing current solutions and development plans... 15 May 2019
Recently, QuantaDyn purchased 51 MetaVR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) software licenses for 24 US Air Force desktop training systems, called Joint Terminal Control (JTC) Training and Rehearsal System (TRS) desktop systems. These training systems will be installed at ACC, AFSOC, PACAF and AETC units to support the US... 15 May 2019
Cervus Defence & Security with its US partner STUCAN Solutions won a contract for the Risk-Reduction Prototyping Phase of the US Marine Corps’ Wargaming Capability Center, which will utilize post-game analysis and STUCAN-HIVE’s ability to interact with a number of interfaces under CapSet 4: M&S to Enhance Analytic Rigor. 15 May 2019
Over July and August, the Bangladesh Army successfully led a major disaster relief exercise, involving 24 military and civilian agencies[i] on post-earthquake management at its Army War Game Center (AWGC), using MASA’s SWORD simulation software. Three years ago, the Bangladesh Army adapted MASA SWORD, a complete war-gaming solution for... 15 May 2019
Sponsored Content Anti-Submarine Warfare has once again risen high on the agendas of NATO’s maritime forces. Ahead of the inaugural Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) conference, Defence IQ has compiled an exclusive market report detailing ongoing ASW and submarine programmes from nations around the world. Take a look at the report... 14 May 2019
MetaVR visuals are part of two demos at ITEC in stand ID30 with PLEXSYS Interface Products and ZedaSoft. ITEC 2019 is held May 14-16, in Stockholm, Sweden. MetaVR’s Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), 3D terrain, and 3D models will be featured in PLEXSYS’ demo of its newest product, Advanced... 14 May 2019
Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, Commander U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence (AMEDDC&S HRCoE), addressed the audience at the 2019 Graduate School Research & Education Symposium (GSRES) held at Holly Auditorium, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) on May 7... 14 May 2019
SimCentric Technologies will be exhibiting at ITEC 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden, 14 – 16 May 2019, in booth ID40. In addition to its Joint Fires software products FiresFST (VBS3 optimised) and SAFFIRES (DIS / HLA / CIGI standards based), SimCentric is demonstrating a host of technologies enabling the safe... 14 May 2019
Saab has received an order to provide the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy with the AUV62-AT anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training system. Delivery is expected to take place in 2019. Saab has received this order in collaboration with the UK-based company QinetiQ. The order comprises of Saab’s AUV62-AT autonomous underwater vehicle... 14 May 2019
Visitors can join Erin Honold, senior engineer at Information, Visualization and Innovative Research (IVIR), and other panel members at ITEC on May 16 in Theatre 2 from 11:30 - noon CEST in a presentation titled, "A Standardized and Modular Object Model for Medical Modeling and Simulation for Distributed Training."... 14 May 2019
At the occasion of ITEC 2019, ECA Group will introduce its offer for truck and logistic vehicle driving. Its new emergency driving simulator will also be presented. Visitors at ITEC can discover ECA Group’s EF-Truck NG Truck and Bus Simulator. This driving simulator system, specifically designed for truck driving,... 14 May 2019
After rigorous testing, the Australia Defence Force’s (ADF) new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) reached Initial Operating Capability in March, delivering a training environment for Australia’s future helicopter pilots, aircrew and aviation warfare officers. Thales in Australia was subcontracted to Boeing to provide the synthetic and classroom training environment... 14 May 2019
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) alongside stand partners will showcase a range of training solutions built on the BISim product line for land, sea and air use cases at ITEC 2019 (stand ID40). The International Forum for the Military Simulation, Training and Education Community (ITEC) is being held in Stockholm,... 14 May 2019
Unusually, the venue for the MFTC was the private Hurlingham Club, founded in 1867 and dedicated to the pursuit of sports - set in magnificent grounds lovingly tended. 14 May 2019