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Trideum Corporation was awarded the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Mission Training Complex (MTC) contract on July 30. The JBSA MTC effort is a task order contract under Trideum’s Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support (MTCCS) Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. “This is a significant win for Trideum as... 5 August 2019
SimiGon Ltd. was awarded a further strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide Virtual Reality (VR) systems for Columbus Air Force Base. This contract further strengthens SimiGon's position in providing VR and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies for training. Awarded as part of a USAF-wide, rapid... 5 August 2019
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has launched an Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge course at the Embry-Riddle Worldwide campus at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, near Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge course is an intensive nine-week program that trains transitioning military, veterans and eligible military... 5 August 2019
The University of Ghana (UG) and the Ghana Air Force (GAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the university to receive practical training from the latter for its undergraduate aerospace engineering students. The agreement would ensure that the GAF provides practical training to the newly established Department... 5 August 2019
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has introduced the VBS3 Bundle, which provides premium features to supercharge the VBS3 simulation and training experience. The new VBS3 Bundle offers advanced features and capabilities on top of VBS3's already extensive baseline capability including enhanced AI behaviors and simulated radio capabilities, greater customizability, expanded... 5 August 2019
The US Army Contracting Command has selected Raytheon to train the Afghanistan Air Force in aircraft maintenance. Raytheon will develop a new training program for the US Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation under the $108 million contract, called Afghanistan Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Training, or... 2 August 2019
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