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Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a developer of simulation and training software, released two software developer kits for creating custom applications for VBS3, desktop military simulation training package, and VBS Blue IG, BISim’s new CIGI-compliant, 3D whole-earth image generator. VBS Simulation SKD lets developers customize and extend VBS3 by providing an... 4 May 2018
Marc de Fritsch joined MASA Group as the company’s Managing Director. De Fritsch assumes the role following a military career with the French Army, from which he retired as a Brigadier after serving for more than 30 years. MASA develops Artificial Intelligence-based modeling and simulation software. One of De Fritsch's... 3 May 2018
Live OJT is currently the only way to train carrier flight deck crews. The US Navy would like to change that. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch writes. 2 May 2018
Group editor Marty Kauchak provides an update on developments at Defense Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office and Army Modeling and Simulation Office. 2 May 2018
“The goal is to let the commercial providers scoop the data, let the algorithms and industry partners give it the first few passes. Then have our analysts do what they do best – understand the world.” Robert Cardillo, Director of the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). Rick Adams writes. 2 May 2018
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a National Security Solutions provider, expanded its military training and simulation facility in Orlando. The new facility adds 50,000 square feet of space directly across from the firm’s existing 100,000 square foot facility. Kratos’ portfolio of warfighter training solutions includes simulation systems for air, land... 2 May 2018
Top Aces achieved 70,000 hours of air combat training during a training mission for the Canadian armed forces near Victoria, British Columbia. The company provides military airborne training, including front-line fighter jet training on fourth generation aircraft, equipped with advanced radar, electronic attack systems and advanced onboard systems. 2 May 2018
A new simulator to meet a demanding training need. Walter F. Ullrich writes. 2 May 2018
CAE won a contract from an undisclosed Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) customer to develop a Joint Multinational Simulation Centre. The Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional, intergovernmental, political and economic union consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. CAE will provide the GlobalSim constructive... 2 May 2018
MS&T’s Dim Jones recently visited Buochs Airport, the home of Pilatus Aircraft, to explore the PC-21. 2 May 2018
The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat is the latest helicopter type to enter service with the UK Army, Royal Marines and Royal Navy. MS&T’s Dim Jones visited Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton to take a look. 2 May 2018
MS&T's Dim Jones visits Systems Engineering and Assessment (SEA), part of the Cohort Group. 2 May 2018
Group Editor Marty Kauchak examines the trends and developments in US military language and culture training. 2 May 2018
The soldier of the near-future may more resemble a robot than a humanoid. Rick Adams scans a few of the emerging wearable technologies. 2 May 2018
From the Arctic Circle through Eastern Europe to the Arabian Peninsula, heightened tensions are giving rise to fears that war between major powers might be a miscalculation away. Russia and the West continue to ratchet up the rhetoric while escalating war-prep exercises along their borders. Rick Adams analyzes recent developments in what looks to be an indefinite new Cold War. 2 May 2018
Kratos Defense & Security Solution’s Kratos Aircrew Training Center (KATC) in Orlando is conducting Aerial Gunnery Training (AGT) for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Special Mission Aviators. AFGSC aircrew members are led by Kratos instructors and training using the latest technologies and simulation systems. KATC delivers aerial training as... 1 May 2018
The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for the continuation of a Continental United States (CONUS) based Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 Formal Training Unit at an estimated cost of $110 million. The Tucson Air National Guard will provide instruction, flight operations and... 1 May 2018
Saab signed a SEK 47 million contract with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command Headquarters (FDFLCHQ) to start delivering training systems to the Finnish Army this year. Saab currently provides the Finnish Army with expert training support for KASI, its mobile Combat Training Centre (CTC) by setting up, supporting and moving... 1 May 2018
CAE and KF Aerospace, two Canadian military pilot and aircrew training providers, formed SkyAlyne Canada Inc., a 50/50 joint venture that will focus on developing and delivering military pilot and aircrew training in Canada. CAE and KF Aerospace currently deliver all phases of pilot training to the Royal Canadian Air... 1 May 2018
The Reiser Simulation and Training H145 helicopter full-flight simulator at the ADAC HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) Academy in Bonn, Germany, was qualified Level D – the highest possible certification for synthetic flight training device – by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Powered by Barco FS35 IR projectors, the... 30 April 2018