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Air Power
July 2019
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
By Connie LeeSwedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft. -
Global Defense Market
July 2019
NATO Nations Strive to Standardize Training Systems
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Technology in the training and simulation field is advancing so rapidly that some militaries in the NATO alliance are having a hard time grasping how to best use it, experts recently said. -
Training and Simulation
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Boeing Wooing Potential International Customers for T-X Trainer
By Jon HarperPARIS — Boeing scored a big win last year when it tapped to build the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation jet trainer. -
Army News
May 2019
NEWS FROM ITEC: Army’s ‘Google Earth on Steroids’ to Include Inside of Buildings
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The Army’s ambitious plan to re-create the world in fine resolution for its new training and simulation program will include the inside of buildings, a researcher working on the program said May 15. -
Army News
May 2019
NEWS FROM ITEC: Army Beefing Up its Cyber Training Infrastructure
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The Army office in charge of developing training and simulation systems is creating a “cyber range” in Orlando, Florida, where those engaged in network offense and defense can hone their skills. -
Special Operations
May 2019
SOCOM Must Tie Operational Data to Virtual Reality Training
By Lt. Brian ShubsdaToday, the nexus of U.S. military advantage is rooted in the effective integration of new and disruptive technologies. -
Training and Simulation
April 2019
JUST IN: Navy Wants Its Own ‘Holodeck’ Simulator
The Navy is investing in new simulators as it works to implement a variety of recommendations following two deadly battleship crashes in 2017 and could even use its own “Holodeck,” the vice chief of naval operations said April 16. -
Training and Simulation
April 2019
Army Acquires Virtual Trainer for Stryker Crews
By Connie LeeThe Army is fielding a new Stryker combat vehicle virtual trainer in Germany to help boost the readiness of its soldiers. -
Air Power
February 2019
AUSTRALIAN AIRSHOW NEWS: Boeing Exploring Potential International Market for its T-X Trainer
GEELONG, Australia — While it has only been about five months since Boeing won the U.S Air Force’s T-X jet trainer competition, the company is already exploring foreign sales opportunities, one of the company’s executives said Feb. 26. -
Training and Simulation
January 2019
Navy Turns to Simulators Following Deadly Collisions
By Connie LeeTwo high-profile collisions involving U.S destroyers have sparked new concerns about how the Navy prepares its sailors for overseas operations. The service sees improved simulations and training as a way to avoid future accidents.
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