Military Simulation and Training

Issue 1/2022

Volume: 39

In this issue:

Editorial Comment: Training Exercises Matter
The Bear, the Dragon and the Eagle
Getting 'Prickly' in Asia Pacific
Russia & China: Who's in Charge?
The Edge of the XR Envelope
Alt-Reality Experiences
Government and Innovation - Oxymoron or OTA?
The Kipper Fleet Rises Again
Journey to Resurrection
Ready for the Next Disruptive Event?
Small Booths with Big Ideas at I/ITSEC
FSI Defense is 'All In On the Defense Side'

Training Exercises Matter

Editorial Comment

April 5, 2022

Rick Adams

The invasion of Ukraine demonstrates that large-scale military training exercises are not, as some think, merely an excuse to fire up the afterburners, chew up farmland with tank treads, and feign interoperability because you purchased weapons from the same sources.

The Bear, the Dragon and the Eagle

March 1, 2022

Marty Kauchak

The US has re-entered an era of peer competition with Russia and now China as well. Supporting this new geopolitical reality is a flurry of activities to increase the rigor and scale of DoD’s training and education programs. Group Editor Marty Kauchak reviews the developments.

Russia & China: Who’s in Charge?

March 17, 2022

Rick Adams

To face the challenge of Sino-Soviet solidarity, the West needs unity beyond the NATO partnership.

The Edge of the XR Envelope

February 22, 2022

Andy Fawkes

XR is maturing and finding its way into many applications.

VR/AR/MR/XR Experiences

May 2, 2022

Rick Adams

From Australia to Alaska, trainers of defence forces, law enforcement, medical and other safety-critical professionals are implementing virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and extended reality technology to enhance knowledge and skills at reduced cost.

Government and Innovation – Oxymoron or OTA?

March 29, 2022

Ken Storey

The need for rapid adoption of technologies often poses challenges for the US government.

The Kipper Fleet Rises Again

April 20, 2022

Dim Jones

In January, the last of nine Poseidon MRA1 airframes was delivered to the RAF at Lossiemouth in Scotland and on 7 March the first UK-based Operational Conversion course commenced.

Ready for the Next Disruptive Event?

April 12, 2022

Marty Kauchak

One. Two. Three. Get ready to exhale – hopefully.

FSI Defense is ‘All In On the Defense Side’

December 15, 2021

Rick Adams and Marty Kauchak

Leadership interview with Dan Davis, President, FSI Defense, a FlightSafety International company.

Journey to Resurrection: ITEC 22

April 25, 2022

Dim Jones and Andy Fawkes

The much-delayed 31st iteration of the ITEC exhibition and conference will take place at the ExCel in London 26-28 April. MS&T’s Dim Jones and Andy Fawkes discussed the aspirations of the organisers, Clarion Defence and Security, with their Chairman, Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Gary Waterfall.

Small Booths with Big Ideas at I/ITSEC

December 15, 2021

First-time exhibitors at I/ITSEC catered to the rise of digital natives. MS&T’s Ken Storey explored some off-the-main-aisle booths featuring bold thinking and aspirations.

Our Publications

Military Simulation and Training

Issue 1/2022

Comment

Training Exercises Matter

Feature

The Bear, the Dragon and the Eagle

Russia & China: Who’s in Charge?

The Edge of the XR Envelope

VR/AR/MR/XR Experiences

Government and Innovation – Oxymoron or OTA?

The Kipper Fleet Rises Again

Ready for the Next Disruptive Event?

Interview

FSI Defense is ‘All In On the Defense Side’

Report

Journey to Resurrection: ITEC 22

Small Booths with Big Ideas at I/ITSEC

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