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23 April 2025 Atul Chandra The US approved a $120 million sale of TH-73A training helicopters, simulators, and support equipment to the Philippine government.
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ECS is presenting APEX VR at Spark STEM Fest, offering a realistic C-17 cargo aircraft preparation experience, fostering STEM interest and engagement. 7 February 2024
Michael J. Garrity has been appointed the new CEO of Aptima, succeeding founder Daniel Serfaty, to guide strategic growth in defense, intelligence, and healthcare. 7 February 2024
Attendees at the February 6 AUSA Coffee Series featuring General Randy A. George, Chief of Staff, US Army did not leave disappointed. The Army’s senior officer covered a wide-swath of the Army enterprise’s portfolio, from vehicles to munitions. Of interest to MS&T were the Chief’s focus on the imperative to enhance, and even transform, missions for future operations – certain to generate ripple-effects across the Army learning (training and education) portfolio. 6 February 2024
AERALIS is exhibiting at the World Defense Show in Riyadh from 4-8 February 2024. 5 February 2024
While S&T community members have noted that some of the hardware and software look familiar among previously presented vignettes and use cases, there have been other points of intersection – for instance, the disparate communities’ common embrace of technologies to allow individuals to learn and rehearse skills more efficiently and effectively in terms of safety, course completion time and other metrics. 5 February 2024
DPVR collaborates with Showtime VR to offer a comprehensive VR solution, combining all-in-one headsets with a content management app for group experiences. 2 February 2024
XREAL, an AR glasses provider, has secured an additional $60 million in funding for R&D and factory expansion, totaling $300 million. 2 February 2024
Apple's Vision Pro received over 200,000 preorders, generating over $700 million, but production constraints may limit units. 2 February 2024
Dimension X partners with PIXO VR to integrate Bonfire with the PIXO Platform, aiming to accelerate no-/low-code XR content creation. 2 February 2024
The 82d Training Wing hosts Logistics XR Strategy Working Group, emphasizing the benefits of immersive technologies in training for Airmen. 2 February 2024
Obrizum partners with BAE Systems for AI-powered military training, developing a tailored Digital Learning Environment with adaptive technology. 2 February 2024
This deployment of the new version of the system for simulated dismounted combat training included one of the largest free-roam VR military training environments the UK has seen, according to AVRT. 1 February 2024
Secure-by-design and interoperable, the social media tool will be able to integrate with both current and novel training systems to enhance their potential for impactful training. 1 February 2024
For the past three weeks, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors showcased seamless collaboration as they integrated together to conduct rigorous training in complex, urban environments. 1 February 2024
During Exercise Eager Defender, U.S. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers are participating alongside their Kuwaiti counterparts in joint training, focusing on enhancing maritime security, visit, board, search and seizure, and more. 1 February 2024
The University of Texas at Arlington, funded by a $450,000 Air Force grant, is innovating augmented reality for aircraft maintenance training, aiding expertise transition. 31 January 2024
KF Aerospace secures exclusive North American dealership for Grob Aircraft, allowing marketing, sales, and leasing of Grob products and services. 31 January 2024
The demonstration showed how combining commercially available AR headsets with commercial and private 5G networks can support defense-specific security solutions, processes, and data. 31 January 2024
Warp VR highlights the significance of Visual Effects (VFX) in VR training. 30 January 2024
Eve Air Mobility chooses Thales air data solution for its eVTOL, ensuring safe and efficient flight with critical information in all conditions. 30 January 2024