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31 March 2025 Penny McGrigor Tucked away in the heart of Gloucestershire, surrounded by rolling green fields and the quiet hum of light aircraft, the Wings for Warriors Flight School sits as a powerful symbol of possibility, resilience, and renewal.
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Leonardo announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia to discuss, develop and evaluate a range of investment and collaboration opportunities further expanding the collaboration in the aerospace and defence sector. 27 January 2025
The U.S. Navy opened a new training center to expand shipbuilding workforce capabilities and address critical shortages. 24 January 2025
HeisterVR, founded by Vladyslav Maliarchuk, is developing VR tools to enhance battlefield readiness and reduce combat risks. 22 January 2025
SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace purchased Dash 8-400 aircraft to enhance RCAF aircrew training under the FAcT program. 22 January 2025
The Australian Army shifts Land 121 training responsibilities to new centers this month. Atul Chandra reports further. 22 January 2025
Cubic has secured a contract from Lockheed Martin to supply P5 subsystems for F-35 training. 21 January 2025
Aechelon Technology and Distance Technologies partnered to develop glasses-free mixed reality for advanced aerospace simulations. 21 January 2025
A report from the UK House of Commons Defence Committee has spotlighted critical concerns regarding military pilot training as the nation moves forward with the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). 21 January 2025
The Indian Coast Guard is set to enhance training capabilities with a new ship under construction. Atul Chandra reports further. 21 January 2025
A prime contract under the GSA’s OASIS+ program expands services in management, technical, and engineering domains. 20 January 2025
The Royal Australian Navy marks a milestone with its first trainee graduating from the RAAF Base East Sale. Atul Chandra tells us more. 20 January 2025
AFormX launched advanced Pilatus PC-9 and AS532 Cougar simulators with the Slovenian Armed Forces this 17 January. 18 January 2025
Wings for Warriors, a UK charity dedicated to supporting wounded, injured, and sick armed forces veterans, marked a historic milestone on Thursday with the grand opening of its Veterans’ Flying School at Gloucestershire Airport. 17 January 2025
Babcock secures its first NATO training contract, providing expertise for Joint Warfare Centre exercises. 14 January 2025
Inzpire’s pilot is training Qatari Emiri Air Force students during their first Qualified Weapons Instructor Course in the UK. 14 January 2025
DiSTI has appointed a new President, with outgoing leader Joe Swinski transitioning to Vice Chairman of the Board. 13 January 2025
As the UK unveils its ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan, backed by £14 billion in private sector investment and set to create over 13,000 jobs, we consider which industries stand to benefit the most. 13 January 2025
A €795M contract will enhance pilot training for French military forces with new aircraft, simulators, and support. 12 January 2025
SimX received a $1.25 million Phase II STTR contract to adapt its VR Medical Simulation System for military training. 9 January 2025
A partnership focuses on developing next-generation defense training solutions to improve military and emergency response. 9 January 2025