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PREMIUM: USAF hopes VR can bridge gap in C-130 maintenance training

25-Feb-2020
09:00

With technology constantly changing, the USAF is actively seeking innovative methods to train its crews with tomorrow’s technology. In an attempt to achieve this goal, ...
PREMIUM: P-8 simulators to enhance RAF’s operational capability

24-Feb-2020
14:00

With the first of nine Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft now delivered to the UK RAF, preparations are under way for the installation of the ...
Universal Motion to support Boxer simulators

20-Feb-2020
09:30

Universal Motion Simulator has been awarded a $21.4 million contract to support training simulators for the Australian Defence Force’s new Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles. ...
Exercise Combined Resolve XIII improves NATO interoperability

17-Feb-2020
13:00

NATO has detailed Exercise Combined Resolve XIII which took place at the Joint Multinational Readiness Centre (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, between 20 January and 4 ...
Upgrade for German NH90 simulators

17-Feb-2020
09:30

The Helicopter Flight Training Services consortium will upgrade NH90 Full Mission Simulators (FMS) for the German military under a contract announced on 13 February. The ...
ADF orders moving target systems

14-Feb-2020
09:30

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has awarded a contract to Geelong’s Deakin University for additional robotics-driven target systems, the Australian Department of Defence announced on ...

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