China's Hongdu Aviation Industry Co Ltd has brought two L-15A Advanced Jet Trainers to the Dubai Airshow, in their debut appearance at the airshow. Both aircraft feature a striking paint scheme reflecting the colours of the national flag of the United Arab Emirates with golden color added.
The company has delivered three firsts during Formidable Shield 23, which was hosted over three weeks at MOD Hebrides and included nearly 4,000 Allied military personnel from 13 NATO nations.
QinetiQ Training and Simulation has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to design and supply a shore-based trainer that simulates the Platform Management System found aboard Britain’s fleet of six Type 45 Destroyers.
The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems and Pitch Technologies UK a contract to support the British Army to deliver a new virtual training programme.
Indra has been awarded 19.2 million euros
for the development and supply of a new Full Mission Simulator for an advanced helicopter of the Armed Forces, the NH90, for the Spanish Air and Space Force.
The UK’s largest regional airline Loganair has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence and presented with a Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award for the opportunities it provides for the armed forces community.
The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme is set to provide £15 million to subject-matter experts (SMEs) in order to boost defence innovation and promote new technologies in the UK’s defence sector.
Babcock has been awarded a further three year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide training and support to the Defence College of Technical Training.