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Nuclear power. Rail. Construction. Oil & gas. Aviation. Healthcare. Renewable energy. Defence. Maritime. First responders. What do they have in common? They are all safety-critical sectors requiring highly skilled personnel. 1 August 2019
An augmented reality (AR) environment is being tested as a training tool for sailors and marines who must train and remain proficient at sea. The tactically reconfigurable artificial combat enhanced reality (TRACER) system consists of a virtual reality (VR) headset, a backpack processor, a simulated weapon designed to deliver... 1 August 2019
RSi's Epic-Dome visual display system for TRU Simulation + Training's T-6 aircraft operational flight trainer has completed factory acceptance at TRU's headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The Epic-Dome visual display system features a 10-foot radius direct projection dome display system with a 270° by 80° field of view. 30 July 2019
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. and its subsidiary Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. has been the successful bidder on the End-to-End Learning Services contract for Maritime Warfare and Seamanship training and development for the Department of National Defence. The contract is valued at $6.7 million over two years, with options... 30 July 2019
MS&T would like to recognize the 2018 Industry Award Winners one final time before the 2019 Winners are announced in mid-September. This week, we highlight the achievements of Immersive Display Solutions Inc. (IDSI), the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award Winner. Halldale Group Publisher & CEO, Andy Smith... 30 July 2019
SimiGon, Ltd. has been awarded a further strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide virtual reality (VR) systems for Columbus Air Force Base. Awarded as part of a USAF-wide, rapid innovation effort, the contract is also strategically significant for expanding SimiGon's work to Columbus, Mississippi,... 29 July 2019
VT MAK, a company of ST Engineering North America has been awarded a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement worth US$95m from the US Army to meet demands for next generation collective training. Working through the Training and Readiness Accelerator (TREX), VT MAK will develop and deliver the Training Simulation Software... 29 July 2019
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic demonstrated nine exploratory technologies during the 21st Century Combined Arms Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) East July 9-20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps worked to provide a platform for more than 35 government agencies,... 29 July 2019
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of reinforcing synergies and strengthening activities in support of the national leader in the aerospace sector and its supply chain. The MoU was signed by Fabrizio Palermo, CDP’s CEO, and Alessandro Profumo,... 26 July 2019
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University plans to replace many of its existing aircraft with at least 60 new Cessna Skyhawks from Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, as well as four new Diamond DA42-VI aircraft from Diamond Aircraft Industries, school leadership. The fleet replenishment reflects Embry-Riddle’s continuous effort to advance... 26 July 2019
CAE has supported the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the trial and implementation of advanced synthetic training capabilities as part of the Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) at RAAF Base Williamtown. The first class of pilots taking part in the IFC, leveraging an increased use of synthetic training including... 25 July 2019
Q4 has recently received an order from SGB Enterprise for five DirectVue display systems. The Q4 DirectVue line is a direct display dome solution that complements Q4’s visual display capabilities. The 6-foot radius DirectVue dome display was designed, and is ideally suited, for small class rooms and standard office... 24 July 2019
In an effort to maximize the U.S. Army medic's potential and bring an alternative for medical imaging to the battlefield, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) scientists are partnering with medics from the Farrelly Health Clinic, Fort Riley, Kansas, and the Texas Army National Guard to develop... 24 July 2019
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from the 13th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion and the 319th PSYOP Company refreshed basic warrior skills during a combat lifesaver course (CLS) at a Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, July 18, 2019. John Flood, the training site lead for the course... 23 July 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. was awarded a follow on Task Order by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD). Valued at $15.1 million, it was issued against a U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) sole-source, three-year, single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide... 22 July 2019
Cranfield University and Thales have announced plans to work closely in partnership to unlock the potential of new aviation technologies. The Government’s recent Aerospace Sector Deal highlighted the potential for the U.K. in developing future aviation technology, with a previous study by PwC revealing that drone technology has the... 22 July 2019
Construction is about to begin on a new high-tech live-fire range at U.S. Army Fort Knox, Kentucky, that when finished in 2023, will be only the second of its kind anywhere. Called a Digital Air-Ground Integration Range, or DAGIR, the fully computerized range will make it possible for military... 22 July 2019
A new project to develop a novel unmanned combat aircraft has been announced by the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). The Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA) concept looks to offer additional capability, deployed alongside fighter jets like the F-35 and... 22 July 2019
Kaman Aerospace (Kaman), the Aerospace segment of Kaman Corporation has opened a new customer service center to support both its K-MAX and SH-2 Super Seasprite customers and has inaugurated a K-MAX Flight Training Device (FTD). The new facility is located on Kaman’s Bloomfield, Connecticut, campus and replaces and consolidates... 22 July 2019
MS&T would like to recognize the 2018 Industry Award winners one final time before the 2019 winners are announced in mid-September. This week, we highlight the achievements of CAE, the 2018 winner of the Outstanding Training System Integration Project award. CAE receives the 2018 MS&T Industry Award for Outstanding Training... 22 July 2019