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The co-founder of BEI Maritime, retired US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott Chierepko, spoke with Halldale Group Industry Reporter Amanda Towner about future plans for a new maritime training center. 29 April 2019
The programme for the DisTec 2019 is now complete. All sessions will take place in the DisTec show-floor theatre, freely accessible for all attendees at ITEC 2019. The 1.5-day agenda, taking place on days one and two of the show, features a number of the industry's most forward-thinking organisations,... 25 April 2019
Engineering & Computer Simulations Inc. (ECS) has won two task orders on the Enterprise Training Services Contract (ETSC) multi-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This five-year, $2.4-billion contract provides for education, training and knowledge-based services in support of the U.S. Army and its Security Cooperation mission. Retired Col.William P. (Bill)... 24 April 2019
Originally published on the University of Central Florida (UCF) Institute for Simulation and Training website by writer Catherine Delgado and editor Jessica Compton. April 10, 2019, marked the UCF School of Modeling, Simulation and Training's (SMST) first annual “SMST Day,” in what will be the first of many day-long... 23 April 2019
The U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range. The training covered new maintenance procedures, manuals and ground support equipment associated with the MQ-1C ER, which is a new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) produced by General... 23 April 2019
The Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen with Headquarters Company, 271st Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, are utilizing Virtual Battle Space III (VBS3), which enables soldiers to train as a team in virtual scenarios in preparation for an upcoming Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC), Operation Western Strike. "Basically it's... 23 April 2019
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced that Waymon Armstrong, CEO/president of Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS), is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Award in Florida. The program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal... 23 April 2019
Bell Helicopter announced that, should the Bell 407GXi be selected for the US Navy Advanced Helicopter Trainer program, the company plans to conduct final assembly of the aircraft in Ozark, Alabama. Bell submitted its proposal to the Navy on April 2. The Navy is seeking to acquire 130 aircraft. 23 April 2019
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has completed an acquisition by its US subsidiary, Vision Technologies Aerospace Incorporated, of a 100 percent ownership in MRA System LLC (MRAS). On 18 April 2019, the Proposed Acquisition was completed at a net consideration of about US$506-million (approximately S$68-million) in cash, subject... 23 April 2019
Exhibitors have been announced for the Team Orlando Industry Capability Day on May 15, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Orlando, Florida. There are 14 companies slated to showcase exciting technologies and capabilities to Team Orlando government, academia and industry representatives. Exhibitors include: Athena TekData Solutions NetworkDedicated... 22 April 2019
Aeronautical Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019. Over the years, ASE has delivered training solutions all over the world for flight academies, training centers, universities, FAA Part 135 charter operations, global armed forces, and other industries within aviation. Recently completed was a Business Jet... 19 April 2019
The University of Louisville and IBM announced a partnership that includes the establishment of an IBM Skills Academy focused on digital learning and technology skills. It will be housed in the newly-created Center for Digital Transformation in the Miller Information Technology Center on the Belknap Campus and will open... 19 April 2019
U.S. Air Force medical professionals at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield are working to make positive impacts during their deployment so future patients and providers can benefit. Lt. Col. Valerie Sams, a physician and 455th Expeditionary Medical Group trauma medical director, is leading a trial use... 18 April 2019
The 2019 edition of NATO's Computer Assisted Exercise Forum will take place from 24 to 26 September at the École Militaire in Paris, France. The event's new name is CA2X2 Forum (Computer Aided Analysis, Exercise, Experimentation), which reflects the extended spectrum of the conference. Organised by the NATO Modelling... 18 April 2019
NCI Information Systems Inc. (NCI), a provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to US federal government agencies, has announced a strategic partnership with Tanjo, inc., a machine learning (ML) company based in North Carolina. NCI will leverage Tanjo's proprietary ML technology to infuse new data analytics... 18 April 2019
RAF aircrew have commenced the flying phase of training to fly the Poseidon MRA Mk1 (P-8A), the UK's new maritime patrol aircraft. Pilots, weapon system officers and weapons systems operators have entered the simulator and flying phase of their six-month course. Meanwhile engineering personnel are similarly progressing through their... 18 April 2019
ManTech has been selected as one of three companies to continue collaborative development of a prototype for the Department of Defense's Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) platform. This phase of the program will be conducted through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL). Under... 18 April 2019
The full line-up of keynote speakers for ITEC 2019 has now been finalised. Delegates will hear keynote speakers address the topical issues facing their respective communities, with an emphasis on the global emerging defence and security challenges in 2019 and beyond. Sweden has published its 2016-2020 defence and security... 18 April 2019
FlightSafety International announced a significant expansion of the training programs it offers for the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter. FlightSafety now offers FAA-approved IFR training in a Sikorsky S-70 Level D qualified simulator. This includes unrestricted S-70 type rating and ATP courses as well as a 61.58 pilot in command proficiency... 17 April 2019
FlightSafety International has developed technology that integrates its mixed reality and VITAL 1100 Visual Systems into Cockpit Procedures Trainers (CPTs). FlightSafety is demonstrating this approach at the 2019 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (AAAA) in Nashville, Tennessee. “Integrating FlightSafety’s immersive mixed reality capability and VITAL 1100 Visual System will... 16 April 2019