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RUAG MRO Switzerland has recently modified the EC 635 helicopter model for COVID-19 patients. For this time sensitive project, RUAG MRO Switzerland, armasuisse and the Air Force are working together on suitable solutions for protecting both pilots and patients to the greatest possible extent. Two helicopters have already been...   2 April 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has installed a CAE-built Predator Mission Trainer at its Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) located at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Business Park near Grand Forks, North Dakota. GA-ASI’s Flight Test and Training Center in North Dakota is now home...   1 April 2020
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper enacted a 60-day stop movement order for all Department of Defense (DoD) uniformed and civilian personnel and their sponsored family members overseas. This measure is taken to aid in further prevention of the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), to protect U.S. personnel...   30 March 2020
In a letter from Arthur Alexion, CEO, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), writes: “The impact of COVID-19 is being felt all over the world. BISim would like to reassure our customers and partners that all interactions with BISim will be robust and fully operational, other than face-to-face meetings. Specifically, the...   30 March 2020
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented the Above and Beyond Award to Ravenswood Solutions on March 10th at Ravenswood’s Boise operations center. Left to right: Ravenswood Solutions employees Dan Johnson, Andrew Power, and RJ Greene accept the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)...   30 March 2020
As of March 31, all military treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities will postpone elective surgeries and procedures for 60 days according to the Department of Defense (DoD). The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active-duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve and National Guard service members on...   30 March 2020
Leonardo is extending its training services capabilities to include rotorcraft unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to provide 360° training solutions to its growing customer base for maximised mission effectiveness and safety. The Company has recently obtained an Authorized Training Organization Certificate for UAS released by ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation...   30 March 2020
MetaVR has provided visuals for a new HH-60G Pave Hawk Multi-Mission Crew Trainer (MMCT) delivered to the U.S. Air National Guard (ANG) at Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) in Albuquerque, NM. The simulator, which will be used to train HH-60G pilots/copilots, and gunner and hoist operator crew, was delivered...   25 March 2020
PLEXSYS released its ASCOT 7.2 software in February 2020, which brings significant new functionality and scaling capability to Distributed Training Centers. With its intuitive user interface (UI), ASCOT 7.2 is readily mastered, allowing for quick scenario development and execution. The UI for ASCOT 7.2 has been developed from several...   25 March 2020
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) units entered the Black Sea on March 23 for routine operations in the area, including exercises with the Georgian Navy. SNMG’s task unit comprises three frigates from Canada, Italy and Turkey, commanded by Italian Navy Rear Admiral Paolo Fantoni. With Allied nations Bulgaria,...   25 March 2020
The Royal Navy is continuing its global operations but is ready to provide help at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a dozen warships and submarines are in deployment on front-line operations from south Georgia to south-east Asia. They are keeping the UK safe and the sea lanes...   25 March 2020
A new version of MANTIS, Quantum3D’s flagship real time image generator product, is available. MANTIS 3.5.0’s ambition is to push the limits of today’s powerful RTX Quadro GPUs. Recent updates on MANTIS 3.5.0 will achieve 4K 60Hz/120/Hz fluid realistic simulation environment on highly detailed terrain. Image credit: Quantum3D Some...   24 March 2020
How do you stand “shoulder to shoulder” in a time of COVID-19? For the United States Air and Space Forces, and the entire United States military, this is no small question. It is so pressing, in fact, that the Air Force’s medical staff, in collaboration with experts nationwide, have...   24 March 2020
Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides an update on trends and developments in European military forces’ simulation and training programs.   24 March 2020
Group Editor Marty Kauchak reports on how CAE is positioning itself for the next S&T business upturn.  This 23 March, CAE participated in an RBC Capital Markets-moderated webcast about the COVID-19 situation and its impact. Halldale Group joined the webcast and reports on key comments during the event from...   24 March 2020
VirTra, Inc. has received an initial $1.1 million order through a new distributor in Europe. Through the preliminary order, VirTra will be providing the distributor with multiple simulators, including V-ST PROs, as well as various accessories such as drop-in recoil kits that convert standard firearms into training firearms, and...   24 March 2020
All recruiting stations within U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) are shifting to mobile and virtual operations to limit in-person contact. Trainees low crawl toward the finish line of the "Fit To Win" endurance course during week 2 of basic combat training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Image credit: US...   24 March 2020
Aerospace engineer Meggitt is leading a consortium of aerospace suppliers working on production of ventilators for Britain's National Health Service. The aerospace group also includes GKN, Airbus, Thales and Renishaw, British media reported. The consortium is one of three aiming to develop and produce 20,000 medical ventilator prototypes to...   24 March 2020
French carrier strike group and its flagship, the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, trained with the Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) for four days last week. Their combined exercises ran between 19-22 March bringing together warships from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom...   24 March 2020
Due to the current worldwide situation, the U.S. Army will adjust Combat Training Center rotations in order to protect its soldiers, allied partners and Army civilians participating in these training events. The Army will continue to meet readiness requirements. Image credit: US Army "Although we are adjusting the training...   23 March 2020