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Almost 200 Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits recently graduated from a UK-led and based training programme. 6 March 2023
A U.S. Navy ship served as a training platform for helicopter pilots from the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, 22-24 February. 3 March 2023
The Royal Australian Air Force’s School of Air Traffic Control at RAAF Base East has graduated a course of international students from the ATC instructor course. 3 March 2023
Boeing is ready to offer its T-7 advanced trainer to Australia to help ensure the mission-readiness of the country’s future defence pilots. The T-7 is a new cost-effective system combining a trainer aircraft with a ground-based simulator to replace older trainers. 2 March 2023
Unity has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. 2 March 2023
The Indian Army is training together with the Japan Ground Self Defence Force on Japanese soil for the first time. 2 March 2023
The Commonwealth of Australia has awarded CAE Australia a contract extension to deliver comprehensive training and sustainment support services under the Australian Defence Force Aerospace Simulator Integrated Support and Training program. 1 March 2023
Ontario, Canada company IFTech calls it ‘the world’s first fully immersive gaming suit’. Founder and CEO Brodie Stanfield talked with Ian Mccrudden, Chief Operating Officer of the European Training and Simulation Association, about their ARAIG technology. 1 March 2023
The Indian Air Force’s fleet of Pilatus PC-7 basic trainer aircraft have completed 200,00 accident free flying hours since their induction in May 2013. 1 March 2023
Australian-owned operational training services provider, Milskil, has joined CAE-led Team AUStringer to respond to the AIR 5428 Phase 3 program for the Royal Australian Air Force. 28 February 2023
Skyborne is partnering with Wings for Warriors, a UK-based charity, to offer an annual scholarship worth £15,000 to one ex-military personnel to help with the cost of aviation training. 28 February 2023
During IDEX & NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Khidmat Ray Manufacturing Co. (KRMC) signed a contract with Guardiaris to become an official reseller of Guardiaris products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 27 February 2023
Training on UK Challenger 2 tanks for Ukrainian soldiers is continuing at pace in the South-West of England after the UK committed to provide 14 vehicles and accompanying ammunition to support Ukraine’s defence. 24 February 2023
The “We (Heart) Veterans Pin Design Challenge,” a joint effort of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and Future Engineers, have announced the 2023 finalists. 24 February 2023
Virtual reality goggles and body worn sensors are helping to take technical training to the next level at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. 23 February 2023
Thales and LuxCarta, a company specialized in the production of geospatial products derived from satellite imagery, have joined forces to offer artificial intelligence-enhanced solutions for intelligence and military cartography. 23 February 2023
The United States Air Force Test Pilot School is currently accepting applications for individuals to attend the Space Test Course, a 12-month hands-on program to educate personnel in space domain test and evaluation as part of the United States Space Force effort to increase the trained cadre of T&E professionals. 22 February 2023
Signing on with the Wagner Group was supposed to be a ‘get out of jail’ card, but for tens of thousands of young Russian men it became a ticket to Hell. Like the once-vaunted Russian Army, which was expected to blitz through its neighbour within a matter of days, the Wagner reputation has similarly suffered in the crucible of conflict against a more highly motivated and better-trained foe. 22 February 2023
The Ukraine-Russia war and other fast-moving global events are compelling the US and its allies and partners to continue investments in learning technologies across their training enterprises – and concurrently strengthen their live training programs. 22 February 2023
The US Marine Corps’ overarching Force Design 2030 document asserts, in part, “we must transform our traditional models for organizing, training, and equipping the force to meet new desired ends, and do so in full partnership with the Navy.” 22 February 2023