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Microsoft, as prime contractor for the IVAS program, will ensure cohesive project delivery, integrating VirTra’s training hardware with the objectives of the program. 18 April 2024
Halldale Founder and CEO Andy Smith was on hand at the recent 2024 Immersive Tech Summit in Orlando to see how simulation training is expanding into new sectors like never before. 18 April 2024
The new version of Trian3DBuilder offers enhanced compatibility and functionality for an improved terrain modeling experience. 18 April 2024
Aptima has won first place in the Ready Relevant Learning Challenge with their AI platform, NAUTICAL, accelerate training development. 17 April 2024
The upcoming 39th Balikatan exercise will strengthen U.S.-Philippine military cooperation, involving over 16,000 troops and international participants. 17 April 2024
The Joint Venture has secured a $202M contract to develop next-gen maritime trainers for the U.S. Navy. 16 April 2024
The U.S. Navy Recruiting Command held a kaizen meeting to boost medical and science recruitment, with the new plan to be implemented in a few months. 16 April 2024
ECS receives FLCTW Distinguished Alumni Award for remarkable growth, innovation, and resilience in Florida. 16 April 2024
The meeting was an opportunity for the NATO M&S COE to review the progress the Centre is making on research and projects in 2024 and to discuss different aspects of the operation of the Centre. 16 April 2024
Mission Decisions has secured the DisTec Challenge win, introducing its AI powered Virtual Coach for UK Defence. 15 April 2024
Royal Navy applicants will no longer have to prove they can swim, according to a report by Sky News, in a move that will likely have a significant impact on training. 15 April 2024
Russia has called on a greater number of reservists from the Moscow region than normal for its annual training exercises, The Moscow Times reported. 15 April 2024
OSI Maritime Systems has completed the Factory Acceptance Test on German Navy's radar simulator for the F126 program. 12 April 2024
Leidos has secured a $13.7M contract for the U.S. Army National Guard aviation training services and operations support. 12 April 2024
BAE Systems acquired Topaz Intelligence as part of the Ball Aerospace acquisition, and is now part of the company's Modeling & Simulation Solutions business. 12 April 2024
Babcock is working on an advanced military driver training project, working with SMEs, academia and industry innovation partners. 11 April 2024
XR Training has secured an OTA agreement for US Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle driver training. 11 April 2024
Leonardo is partnering with Cole Engineering Services, Inc., aiming to bid together as ‘Team Aurelian’, to pitch for the British Army Collective Training Service. 11 April 2024
Babcock has developed the Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE), which uses human performance monitoring tech, to ensure trainees remain in the Zone of Optimal Learning. 10 April 2024
VRAI has won a MOD contract to develop a Multi Launch Rocket System tactical simulator, enhancing British Army training with data-driven insights. 10 April 2024