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Thales is investing in two new facilities in the U.K. dedicated to testing and training of autonomous systems. One will be based in West Wales and the other in South-West England. The company is investing a total of £7 million ($9.2 million) across the two regions, which will sustain around... 14 September 2017
Indra developed the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) EC135 Helicopter Simulator for Spain’s army. This was developed as part of the Spanish Directorate General of Armament and Equipment program, addressing army pilot training requirements for the highest certification, CS-FSTD(H) level D, making EC135 Simulator is the first helicopter simulator certified by... 13 September 2017
Inzpire is set to announce a new partnership with the Golden Eagle Aviation Academy (GEAA) at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2017. The two companies will sign a memorandum of understanding, leading a to a deal that will see Inzpire provide U.K.-military trained expertise to the newly-formed academy in... 13 September 2017
"The new record for visitors and the number of exhibitors, as well as the renewed increase in internationality impressively underline the status of gamescom as the world's largest event revolving around computer and video games." This is how Felix Falk, managing director of the BIU, the association of the German... 13 September 2017
Since 2010, NATO scientists have explored Data Farming, a process of using fast running simulation models to obtain insight into complex systems. Data farming provides important aid to the top executives in light of the most complex situations that NATO forces are faced with in today's uncertain world. "Data farming... 13 September 2017
CAE and Elbit Systems announced at the Defence Systems Equipment International (DSEI) that the two companies signed a joint agreement to pursue the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence training opportunities. The companies UK arms, CAE UK plc and Elbit Systems UK, are looking at opportunities that fall under the... 12 September 2017
The NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has contracted Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (RST) for the NH90 NTH Maintenance Training Rig. The maintenance training rig, or MTR, is an exact, non-flying replica of the German NH90 NTH “Sea Lion.” The rig will be used to train maintenance and onboard technical... 12 September 2017
The NATO Modelling and Simulation Group in Paris has released an update on some up-coming events and demonstrations still scheduled for 2017: Workshop on "Commercial Technologies and Games for Use in NATO and Nations" (MSG-153) to be held in Florence, Italy, on 28th September 2017, co-located with CAX Forum 2017. 11 September 2017
Pinnacle Solutions, won a $9.59M multi-year contract for the sustainment of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-10 Cargo Load Trainer (CLT). The CLT, located at Travis Air Force Base, California, replicates the cargo compartment of the KC-10 and is primarily used for cargo load training for Air Force Boom Operators. Pinnacle... 11 September 2017
Cubic Global Defense announced a new contract with a customer in the Asia-Pacific region for the delivery of three mobile combat training centers. The contract award is worth more than $25 million. “This contract award underscores Cubic’s position as a leading provider of instrumented combat training centers worldwide,” said Dave... 8 September 2017
United Technologies (NYSE: UTC) announced Wednesday that the company is acquiring Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) for $140 per share, in cash and UTC stock. “This acquisition adds tremendous capabilities to our aerospace businesses and strengthens our complementary offerings of technologically advanced aerospace systems,” said UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes. 7 September 2017
NATO is calling on NSC, the training and simulation consultancy company, to support projects in The Hague and Le Spezia. The company’s principal operational analyst, Chris Gray, is working with the NATO Communication and Information Agency team to quantify the military assets and efforts required from each member nation. Gray... 6 September 2017
U.S. Navy has begun to use MetaVR visuals in its Combined Arms Virtual Environment (CAVE) training dome and combat systems. The CAVE system uses a large field-of-view partial dome display for land and sea-based training, for individual and team exercises. MetaVR’s business partner Battlespace Simulations (BSI) installed the latest CAVE... 6 September 2017
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Gaetz Aerospace Institute has announced a partnership with the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) to begin providing duel-enrollment college credit in Florida at high schools where the Air Force branch of the JROTC has a unit. The goal is to expand this program nationwide... 6 September 2017
At the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition, CAE announced that the Polish Air Force selected the CAE 3000 Series SW-4 full-flight simulator. The helicopter simulator will be installed at the 41st Air Base School in Deblin, Poland. The Polish Air Force will integrate it as part of their training program... 5 September 2017
Baines Simmons, the aviation safety consultancy arm of Air Partner, was awarded a four-year contract with the European Defence Agency (EDA). “The EDA has contracted Baines Simmons a couple of times for consultancy support in the last few years,” said Henk Corporaal, the EDA project officer on airworthiness. “From our... 5 September 2017
The British company BMT launched a new concept design for a mine countermeasure (MCM) called VENARI-85. This concept would be capable of clearing out mines faster, over a greater area and with less risk to the crew. “VENARI-85 represents a huge step change in the way MCM ship design is... 5 September 2017
Halldale Group, publishers of Military Simulation & Training (MS&T) magazine, the leading simulation & training publication of the global defense industry for more than 30 years, announced its 2017 list of International Simulation and Training Industry Awards winners and finalists, which include: 2017 MST Industry Awards Final Ribbon Winners List... 5 September 2017
U.K. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, in his first meeting with the newly appointed French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly, agreed to a new U.K.-French training program. In September, over 1,500 British soldiers from the 16 Air Assault Brigade with join their French counterparts from the 11eme Brigade Parachitiste... 1 September 2017
Bohemia Interactive Simulations is releasing the latest version of Virtual Battlespace Image Generator, or VBS IG, its computer image generation software on September 8, 2017. The update will integrate with existing host software using the CIGI standard. Users can build databases with VBS IG with standard geographic information systems software,... 31 August 2017