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Simthetiq is pleased to announce new tasks under the CASE SEM contract from the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to grow the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) access to additional simulation entity models from their interoperable 3D Model Library. Simthetiq was selected in 2016 for the unique benefits offered by... 19 November 2018
Elbit Systems, together with Leonardo’s Aircraft Division, completed the delivery of M-346 Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and Flight Training Devices (FTD) to the Polish Air Force (PLAF). Resembling the simulation technology at the core of the M-346 training center that was previously delivered to the Israeli Air Force, the supplied... 19 November 2018
Moving to enhance the modeling and simulation capabilities of military organizations and system integrators specializing in defense vehicle training, CM Labs Simulations and Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) announced the launch of the new Vortex® Studio for VBS integration. Virtual Battlespace (VBS3) provides a multiplayer, virtual training environment for land, air... 19 November 2018
The new Joint Program Management Office for Medical Modeling and Simulation is stepping out with a new contract vehicle. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch spoke with Deputy Project Manager Jude Tomasello about the present and the future of the office. 19 November 2018
Everybody does it – train across terrain, that is. MS&T Editor Rick Adams compends significant worldwide training exercises. 19 November 2018
The Brazilian Army’s Land Operations Command (COTER) used the COMBATER constructive simulation system in an exercise for the Army Command and Headquarter Staff School’s (ECEME) first-year Command and General Staff Course (CCEM) this fall. This was the first time COMBATER has been used on the CCEM course. COMBATER is... 15 November 2018
PLEXSYS will demonstrate the latest in Advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from November 26 – 29, 2018. During the show, PLEXSYS experts will highlight the company’s newest product, ASCOT 7, a... 15 November 2018
Elbit Systems will demonstrate a variety of operational training and simulation solutions for both air and land applications at the upcoming I/ITSEC exhibition (booth #2000), set to take place in Orlando, Florida. The company’s line up will reflect its “Train as you Fight” concepts with training solutions that enhance operational... 14 November 2018
Conair has purchased from entrol an AT-802 FTD Level 2 simulator. It will be installed in Conair’s new Aerial Wildfire Training Center (AWTC) in Canada. The Training Center will house a number of FTDs used for aircraft transition training and mission-based aerial firefighting. The center is the first of its... 14 November 2018
The Virtual Heroes Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA) has won a contract with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to build a virtual trainer that helps medics treat serious burn injuries. The Burn Computer Application for Research and Education (BurnCARE) serious game for mobile devices will address the full course... 13 November 2018
British troops will today begin testing out over 70 examples of futuristic technology including enhanced surveillance drones and unmanned vehicles on the fields of Salisbury Plain, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced. The game-changing Autonomous Warrior experiment will last four weeks and test a range of prototype unmanned aerial- and... 13 November 2018
In late October, after a reschedule due to Hurricane Michael, Group Editor Marty Kauchak journeyed to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. He reports on the US Navy’s efforts to bring more technology and contractor support to bear on naval flight officer training. 13 November 2018
Group Editor Marty Kauchak highlights the quickening pace of S&T industry support for UAS fleets around the globe, enabling operators to train and rehearse for missions in expanding, ever more complex mission sets. 13 November 2018
Even in a changing military environment, opportunities for Military Working Dogs in the Services, and elsewhere in the States, continue to grow. Robert Moorman explores the training and deployment of these olfactory wonders. 13 November 2018
Places that unmanned ground vehicles thrive. Beth Stevenson describes some UGV training practises. 13 November 2018
In the maritime environment, unmanned vehicles are both training devices and sensor platforms. Beth Stevenson explores examples of surface and subsurface naval drones. 13 November 2018
After listening to feedback from the field, a few changes to the U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) curriculum will transform trainees into more combat ready Airmen. The changes, which began Sept. 4, are entirely focused on readiness and lethality, Airmanship, fitness, and warrior ethos. “The future of BMT... 12 November 2018
Barco, a provider of simulation projectors, proudly announces the introduction of its FL40 series. This true solid-state projector, using the latest in HLD and LED illumination technology, combines amazing visual performance and extreme reliability with a low TCO. Even in the most demanding environments, the FL40 delivers a vision to... 12 November 2018
“Train as you fight, fight as you train,” is a military mantra that every airman can implement in their training, and the airmen of the 412th Medical Group is training to fight for their fellow airmen’s lives. The 412th Medical Group conducted their monthly training at Edwards Air Force Base,... 12 November 2018
Bagira Systems delivered its newest JOint-fires BattleSpace Simulator (JOBSS) to Van Halteren Defence, as part of its Integrated HCT program for the Royal Thai Army (RTA). JOBSS was integrated together with a battery of 105mm Howitzer Crew Trainers (HCT) and with the RTA’s operational C2 system to form the Integrated... 9 November 2018