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Indra’s InShield DIRCM (Directional Infrared Counter Measures) system passed in-flight tests during the NATO Trial EMBOW XVI exercise. The system is designed to protect aircrafts from infrared and guided surface-to-land and surface-to-air missiles, utilizing the DIRCM laser to counteract tracking systems and divert missiles from their target. NATO’s EMBOW XVI... 5 October 2017
UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon is set to unveil a new model worth around £1 billion to support a growing Royal Navy fleet and sustain over a thousand British jobs. The Common Support Model (CSM) will provide a framework for comprehensive support across the Royal Navy's fleet of warships... 5 October 2017
Défense Conseil International (DCI) is opening a renovated accommodation building at its International Academic and Aeronautical Training Centre (CIF-AA). This higher capacity building will allow a higher number of foreign student officers to attend training at CIF-AA in Salon-de-Provence. “We are very proud to provide France's partner countries with the... 4 October 2017
The Australian government announced it has selected Saab to provide a new tactical interface to the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of nine Future Frigates with the Saab 9LV Combat Management System. At this stage there is no contract signed or ordered received by Saab. “This is an endorsement of the... 4 October 2017
Cubic Global Defense announced today that James Craig has been appointed as vice president and general manager of ground training systems. “Jim brings a wealth of talent, energy and remarkable program execution credentials to Cubic,” said Dave Buss, president of Cubic Global Defense. “With his deep understanding of ground training... 3 October 2017
Coptersafety and Østnes are partnering to develop a full-flight simulator for the Airbus H125, the most common helicopter type in Nordic countries. “Coptersafety is independent from any helicopter or simulator manufacturers, unlike most training providers,” said Mikko Dahlman, Coptersafety CEO. “With Østnes we are now offering pilot training like Safety... 3 October 2017
The Philippines and the United States concluded an eight-day counter-terrorism drill in the Philippines and Hawaii called Tempest Wind 2017. “It is now necessary, more than ever, that all countries come together to unite against terrorism and violent extremism. The global war on terror cannot succeed if we do not... 29 September 2017
SEA successfully connected its Ship/Air Interface Framework (SAIF) with the Chinook helicopter simulator. The connection allows for sea trials on the new Tide Class Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) Tanker for the U.K. Ministry of Defence. “We are very keen to further explore how simulation can be used as... 28 September 2017
Through a £20 million contract, the U.K. Ministry of Defence is extending the life of the Royal Air Force Valley by 25 years. “This famous runway has been an integral part of the careers of generations of fast-jet pilots who have seen action across the world and are currently leading... 28 September 2017
In a new contract, Engility Holdings, Inc. will continue to support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in its Kinetic Kill Hardware-in-the-loop (KHILS) Simulation Technology for Advanced Research (KSTAR) program. This $49 million, IDIQ contract extends over a five-year period. It calls for the development of multi-spectral and multi-modal phenomenology... 27 September 2017
The Irish Army conducted live firing exercises with the RBS 70 and RBS 70 NG from Saab at the Bofors Test Center in Karlskoga, Sweden. The exercises sought to increase the soldiers’ operational capabilities to engage aerial and static targets. “We have been working closely with the Irish Army in... 27 September 2017
Indra developed the first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the H145 helicopter. Working in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, this simulator has the highest qualification for Flight Simulator Training devices, meaning one hour of training corresponds to one hour of flight in the real helicopter. H145, developed by Airbus Helicopters, is... 26 September 2017
Formidable Shield, a NATO training exercise to test eight countries’ integrated air and missile defense capabilities, is being supported by QinetiQ. One of the most sophisticated and complex exercises undertaken in the U.K., Formidable Shield will take place in the Outer Hebrides, off the Scottish coast. It involves 14 ships,... 25 September 2017
Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS), a business division of Cubic Corporation deployed its GATR satellite antennas and personnel to support hurricane disaster recovery operations. Working with several of its global disaster relief customers, Cubic’s GATR antennas were deployed on the islands of St. John and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Antigua;... 25 September 2017
Meggitt Training Systems is set to demonstrate the FATS 100MIL and portable FATS 100P small-arms training systems at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting & Exposition (AUSA) this October. Both products boast new and expanded features to better train military personnel. FATS 100MIL small-arms training system has program-of-record certifications from... 22 September 2017
CACI International has been tasked with modeling and simulation systems development for sensor and imaging systems for the U.S. Army’s Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, or NVESD. The new contract is set over a three-year period with a ceiling value of $173 million. It is part of the Rapid... 20 September 2017
The Defense Advanced Research and Planning Agency (DARPA) selected Aptima for its Agile Teams program, awarding the company with a multi-year contract worth an estimated $3.5 million. Aptima and partners, Professor Julie Shah of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Professor Krishna Pattipati of the University of Connecticut and Sophia... 20 September 2017
SCALABLE Network Technologies was awarded an independent SBIR Phase II Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) contract to support enhancements to the Joint Tactical Radio Network Emulator (JNE). This is a follow-up upon another SCALABLE contract from the Army and Navy Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) efforts. "This contract award is... 19 September 2017
Saab is in the process of evaluating and selecting a new manufacturing location in the U.S. for the T-X advanced trainer aircraft that was developed alongside Boeing. Together, the two companies are competing to win the tender process to supply the United States Air Force with an advanced trainer aircraft. 19 September 2017
The U.S. Air Force Academy selected VBS3 and VBS Fires FST from Bohemia Interactive Simulations and SimCentric Technologies for use in the Academy’s Military Strategic Studies Course. The course is designed to train cadets to develop airmanship skills, while also exposing them to the different career paths available in the... 18 September 2017