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19 June 2026 Dim Jones The UK's defence funding shortfall is expected to force the Ministry of Defence to cut day-to-day spending, with training, exercises and readiness activities likely to bear much of the impact as major equipment programmes remain difficult to reduce. Defence leaders warn that reduced training opportunities and participation in international exercises could weaken military preparedness and damage the UK's standing with allies.
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MS&T’s Dim Jones describes RAF Typhoon training system that addresses the new adage: aviate, assimilate, disseminate. This is the first part of a two part series. 25 April 2013
The "Flying Camel" squadron is one of the primary Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) squadrons in the Israeli Air Force, responsible for gathering Visual Intelligence (VisInt) and providing real time mission support in the form of high quality visuals to fighter aircrafts and ground forces. 24 April 2013
Combining the best of live flying and constructive generated training is the goal of the Tactical Leadership Programme. Major Bram Remmelzwaal, Royal Netherlands Air Force, writes. 24 April 2013
In issue 6-2012, Dim Jones reported on training for the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Coningsby in Lincolnshire. He now visits Duxford. 24 April 2013
Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides an update on the rapidly evolving training system for the international customers of Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook. 20 February 2013
Facing Down New Budget Realities Group Editor Marty Kauchak, with files from Chris Lehman, Dim Jones, Jeff Loube and Walter F. Ullrich, reports on their discussions with industry leaders at the 2012 I/ITSEC exploring the opportunities and challenges of the current defense budget environment. 13 February 2013
Strategic planning requires a reflected understanding of setting the right goals and being aware of changing circumstances. Operations Research supports defining goals and setting up controlling systems over-watching the decisive parameters. Stefan Pickl explains. 13 February 2013
Chris Lehman, editor, and editorial staff members Jeff Loube, Dim Jones, Walter Ullrich, Chuck Weirauch and Marty Kauchak, provide highlights from the 2012 I/ITSEC exhibition floor, community events and special sessions. 13 February 2013
Group Editor Marty Kauchak reports on developments in live and virtual training domains that train soldiers to counter threat of improvised explosive devices. 12 February 2013
The changing threat environment has prompted modernization of air defense systems and their associated training systems. Chuck Weirauch reports. 4 January 2013
RYAN AEROSPACE and Vertex Solutions collaborated at I/ITSEC, presenting innovative training systems and immersive simulation technologies.
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