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Training and Simulation

December 2020

I/ITSEC NEWS: Space Force Expanding Training Portfolio

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
The Space Force — which was stood up nearly a year ago — is looking to expand its training portfolio in the coming years to better prepare for operations in contested environments, one official said Dec. 2.
Defense Department

December 2020

JUST IN: U.S. Commander Alarmed as China Makes Inroads in Americas

By Stew Magnuson
China continues to spread its influence militarily and economically throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, the head of U.S. Southern Command said Dec. 2.
Training and Simulation

December 2020

I/ITSEC NEWS: Navy Cruising Ahead with Project Avenger Pilot Training Program

By Connie Lee
The Navy is pushing to train more of its pilots with virtual reality systems, according to a service official Dec. 2.
Defense Department

December 2020

Pandemic Focuses Military on Supply Chain Risks

By Mandy Mayfield
The armed services have been sharing more information and using risk assessment tools to better secure their supply chains amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Training and Simulation

December 2020

I/ITSEC NEWS: Army Accelerates Synthetic Training Environment Development

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
The Army is accelerating the next step of its synthetic training environment, or STE, initiative, said the head of the effort Dec. 1.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

December 2020

FLIR Eyes Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Competition

By Mandy Mayfield
FLIR Systems is interested in partnering with another contractor for the Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program, according to executives.
Training and Simulation

November 2020

I/ITSEC NEWS: Army Making Big Push to Train, Retain Coders

By Jon Harper
The Army is rolling out initiatives to recruit, train and retain a cadre of highly skilled coders to ensure soldiers can prevail on the highly digitized battlefields of the future.
Defense Contracting

November 2020

Trends in OTA Spending Raise Questions

By Jon Harper
The use of other transaction authority agreements, or OTAs, by the Pentagon continues to ramp up. The uptick raises a number of important questions about how these trends will ultimately shape the future of defense acquisitions, analysts say.
Training and Simulation

November 2020

Air Force Embracing New Tech to Solve Pilot Shortage

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Facing an ongoing pilot shortage, the Air Force has been working to bolster the training of its undergraduate pilots and take advantage of new technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
Air Force News

November 2020

JUST IN: Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System Takes New Step

By Mandy Mayfield
In a move solidifying the importance of the Advanced Battle Management System program to the Air Force, officials are transferring parts of the high-profile effort to its Rapid Capabilities Office, the service’s acquisition chief said Nov. 24.