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On 20th March, the USAF published the requirements for the Advanced Pilot Training Family of Systems (APT FoS) - aka T-X - to replace the ageing T-38. MS&T’s Dim Jones assesses the impact of key performance characteristics. 4 May 2015
The pace of activity is quickening in the training programs supporting international F-35 Lightning II customers. As additional pilots and maintainers from these nations enter US-based training sites, national programs are evolving as countries take delivery of the 5th generation aircraft. Group Editor Marty Kauchak, with files from Europe Editor Dim Jones. 2 May 2015
The US Army’s Training Support Activity Europe provides training support when and where it is needed, even at short notice. James Coon writes. 7 April 2015
MFT is regarded as one of the premier events of its kind. MS&T’s Europe Editor Dim Jones reports that it lived up to expectations. 7 April 2015
The symposium addressed current modelling and simulation issues. Walter F. Ullrich reports. 7 April 2015
Future wars may not be fought with boots on the ground or missile-firing drones. Rather, they may be waged through eyes on the screen and fingers on the keyboard. Rick Adams reports on some challenges of finding and developing cyberwarriors. 7 April 2015
The new NMMAST Program Office is advancing Navy medical simulation through collaboration with the Air Force. Chuck Weirauch explains. 2 April 2015
A user judges the fidelity of a simulator by two yardsticks: does it handle and perform like the real aircraft; and does the world outside look as it should? The latter depends crucially on the quality of the projector. MS&T’s Dim Jones reports on organisational changes at Barco to refocus on the business basics of simulation projection. 1 April 2015
The budget bar, that is. CDT concepts and evolving technology are combining to lower cost and provide effective driver training for military vehicles. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch writes. 18 February 2015
Orlando-based Serious Simulations' presence at 2014 I/ITSEC was another step on the company’s roadmap to enter the S&T marketplace. Christopher Chambers, the company’s CEO, told MS&T the company specializes in human motion tracking and the need for natural motion to be an interface with a simulation. 12 February 2015
This new urban operations military training town to be completed in 2020 will greatly enhance the training capabilities of the German Army CTC. Walter F. Ullrich writes. 10 February 2015
Two conferences on UAS and one on close air support closed out the London autumn conference scene. Europe Editor Dim Jones reports on the three events. 10 February 2015
The United States Navy and CAE USA have officially inaugurated two new T-44C flight training devices delivered by CAE. The simulators are the first two of six new training devices that will be delivered by CAE to support comprehensive T-44C aircrew training services for the US Navy, Marine Corps and... 9 February 2015
Well, I/ITSEC 2014 is over and it’s time for reflection, - after all, it is in the after action review that the learning takes place. Managing Editor Jeff Loube, with files from Dim Jones, Marty Kauchak, and Chuck Weirauch, reports. 9 February 2015
Group Editor Marty Kauchak had the opportunity to speak with several industry leaders during I/ITSEC 2014 about current challenges and future directions. 9 February 2015
LVC simulation is an essential element in providing bespoke training for Marine Corps urban operations. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch reports. 9 February 2015
The evolving live, virtual and constructive training environment offers military audiences around the globe the opportunity to take training to new frontiers. But technical, policy and other challenges remain to be solved before the US and other nations’ services can elevate this training construct to a higher plateau, reports Group Editor Marty Kauchak. 9 February 2015
Ft. Rucker, Alabama is the primary flight training base for Army aviators. Robert W. Moorman explores how training there has evolved over the years, including some candid historical perceptions and comparisons from the Vietnam era. 8 February 2015
Cast aside the “doom and gloom” present in much of the S&T community during the start of the current downturn in Pentagon’s spending. Simulation and training small businesses are fielding new technologies, expanding acquisition models and supporting markets in adjacent sectors – and that’s for starters, reports Group Editor Marty Kauchak. 13 November 2014
With this summer marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day, it's not surprising that historical wargame publishers are releasing D-Day games this year. Michael Peck reviews one such game. 12 November 2014