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19 June 2026   Dim Jones   The UK's defence funding shortfall is expected to force the Ministry of Defence to cut day-to-day spending, with training, exercises and readiness activities likely to bear much of the impact as major equipment programmes remain difficult to reduce. Defence leaders warn that reduced training opportunities and participation in international exercises could weaken military preparedness and damage the UK's standing with allies.

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HTX Labs unveiled EMPACT III at I/ITSEC 2024, highlighting its enhanced tools for immersive military training and readiness.   4 December 2024
Saab unveiled its UAV training system at I/ITSEC, offering innovative solutions for live military exercises.   4 December 2024
3DP will release WarpCore, a next generation software warp and blend processing technology for seamless immersive displays for the high-end simulation market, in early 2025.   4 December 2024
Quantum3D, has released the latest version of MANTIS, its real-time scene management and image generation software.   4 December 2024
Mass Virtual and SIMS are showcasing next-generation XR training solutions at I/ITSEC, advancing immersive learning and military training.   4 December 2024
ASTi has added a new feature to its simulated air traffic control (ATC) environment (SATCE) to support training multiple pilots simultaneously.   4 December 2024
MVRsimulation introduced a new First Person View UAV Simulator at I/ITSEC 2024.   4 December 2024
Should US DoD vehicle operators similarly have required simulator hours in training devices in order to operate their wheeled or tracked platforms?   4 December 2024
Moog is showcasing its CH-47 Chinook Flight Training Device at I/ITSEC, featuring motion control and VR advancements.   4 December 2024
MASA has launched TARAN at I/ITSEC 2024, a software for training operational and strategic staffs for the French Army.   3 December 2024
Rheinmetall and Hologate have entered a strategic partnership to develop advanced XR and VR simulation solutions, starting with a VR driving simulator for military training.   3 December 2024
Command PE is demonstrating its wargaming simulation and Realtime Multiplayer feature at I/ITSEC 2024, Stand 1649.   3 December 2024
Priority 1 Air Rescue received a five-year contract to provide hoist operator training for U.S. Coast Guard personnel.   3 December 2024
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. introduced the Immersive Combat Environment (ICE) at I/ITSEC 2024, showcasing advanced simulation capabilities.   3 December 2024
Varjo’s Base software has received a Certificate to Field (CTF) from the U.S. Air Force for training use.   3 December 2024
Labatus has announced partnerships with Remograph, GEISTT, and Inhumate to expand simulation and testing innovation globally.   2 December 2024
BAE Systems plans record 6,500 trainees in 2025, with £1 billion invested in skills and education since 2020.   2 December 2024
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