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L3 Technologies has been selected as the prime contractor for the F-16 Simulators Training Program (STP) by the U.S. Air Force. Valued at $350 million, the F-16 STP contract consolidates the previous F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC), F-16 Weapons and Tactics Trainer (WTT) Advanced Sustainment, and F-16 Training System (TS)...   20 December 2018
The Medical Simulation Center at Tripler Army Medical Center earned its reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons as a comprehensive education institute, as well as, a re-endorsement to serve as a simulation education network site by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. To receive accreditation, the simulation center must meet...   20 December 2018
As part for the Pilot Training Next (PTN) initiative, the U.S. Air Force took delivery of two F-16C simulators at Kelly Field, Lackland Air Force Base that use MetaVR 3D real-time graphics, terrain and 3D models that comprise an immersive virtual cockpit for training student pilots. Housed in a relocatable...   20 December 2018
Bletchley Park Qufaro and Global Knowledge Apprenticeships (GKA), launched a Level 4 cybersecurity apprenticeship to the market. The apprenticeship programme will be delivered by GKA. The Pearson, City & Guilds, BCS and EAL accredited centre will, in conjunction with Qufaro, deliver the cybersecurity technical training alongside the soft skills training...   19 December 2018
The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $376 million for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) phase of the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program and rapid prototyping effort with low-rate initial production options. Under the contract, one of two awarded ahead of the government’s down-select to...   18 December 2018
Prior to the launch of Digital Projection’s newest product, 3D displays have suffered from a limitation where each user sees exactly the same image, regardless of where they are positioned. To address this, the company has launched the INSIGHT 4K HFR 360 Multi-View 3D projector, which can offer immersive, collaborative...   17 December 2018
Leonardo announced that the Armament Inspectorate of Polish Ministry of National Defense has exercised an option for acquiring four more M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT) as outlined by the contract signed in March 2018. The option, valued at approximately 130-million euro, also includes a support package as well as an...   17 December 2018
Ramco Systems announced that it has secured another deal from an adversary air (ADAIR) services provider to the U.S. Defense Forces, where Ramco will manage its fleet of fighter aircraft used for complex training fleets and defense contract requirements. The company will implement its Ramco Aviation Suite V5.8, covering modules...   17 December 2018
Serco Defence congratulated the 38 Royal Australian Navy and 4 Royal New Zealand Navy Maritime Warfare Officers who graduated with their Bridge Warfare qualifications in a ceremony in December at HMAS Watson in Sydney. Throughout two years of intensive training, the Junior Warfare Application Course (JWAC) transforms junior RAN officers...   14 December 2018
Inzpire Limited has completed deliveries of its GECO System to U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the Apache, Chinook, Merlin and Bell helicopter forces for the competition of the Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) Programme. Since the contract award in May 2018, Inzpire has delivered GECO Systems and associated operator...   14 December 2018
Medical health officers from the Chilean Air Force visited the U.S. Air Force 59th Medical Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in December, to gain a better understanding of Critical Care Air Transportation Teams (CCATTs). CCATTs operate an intensive care unit in an aircraft cabin during flight, adding critical care...   14 December 2018
Egyptian armed forces have arrived in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to participate in the activities of the Egyptian-Jordanian joint training, Aqaba-4. The training will continue until the 21st of December with the participation of land and naval forces, air defense forces, special forces and military engineers of both countries...   13 December 2018
Riptide Software has been selected as the prime contractor for the U.S. Army One Semi-Automated Force (OneSAF) computer-generated forces simulation system. Teammates for this contract include Cole Engineering, Assured Information Technologies, Infinitas and Phoenix Logistics. The hybrid contract was awarded at $103-million over six years. The OneSAF simulation product line...   11 December 2018
Indra will equip the second series of K130 corvette class ships of the German Navy with its latest generation Rigel electronic defense system, which will enhance the capacity of these vessels in complex environments. The company signed a contract with the naval systems company Atlas Elektronik and will deliver five...   11 December 2018
Three years after the first prototype for the UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew trainer (BAT) was set up and implemented as a training aid at Fort Bliss, Texas, that technology has been enhanced. A team from System Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Aviation &...   10 December 2018
Rheinmetall transferred a new nautical training facility to the German Navy School in Mürwik on the Baltic. The facility will be used by the German Navy for training its bridge personnel, and the German Federal Police will also use the facility. The system–known as the “Ausbildungsausstattung Nautische Schiffsführung,” or AANS–will...   10 December 2018
In November, the official kick-off event for the Smart Controller Training Tool (SCOTT) project was held at the School of Air Control in Nieuw-Milligen, part of the Air Operations Control Station Nieuw-Milligen (AOCS NM) of the Ministry of Defence. AOCS NM is the command centre of the Royal Netherlands Air...   10 December 2018
Lockheed Martin presented a $300,000 check to Valencia College to support a second advanced manufacturing training program that will help cultivate the talent pipeline in the community. This 3-year grant to the school will start in 2018. The first program hired about 60 people and currently employs about 400 Valencia...   7 December 2018
Trideum demonstrated conference-wide thought leadership at the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event. The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) brings military services and industry from all over the world together to educate and demonstrate the newest innovations in modeling, simulation and training. The conference, held Nov.   7 December 2018
The DiSTI Corporation, a provider of 3D virtual training solutions, announced that Saab, a manufacturer of innovative airborne systems, has selected DiSTI’s VE Studio to build a virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) for the company’s Gripen E aircraft. This selection is the result of a multi-year evaluation process where Saab reviewed...   6 December 2018