U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.
Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
Norwegian Armed Forces upgrade simulation capabilities with BAE Systems VBS4 under multi-year training agreement
The Norwegian Armed Forces have selected an enterprise licence upgrade to VBS4, a virtual training and mission rehearsal system developed by BAE Systems’ OneArc division.
Textron Aviation Defense to showcase Beechcraft M-346N trainer for U.S. Navy pilot training at Sea-Air-Space 2026
Textron Aviation Defense will present its Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 exhibition.
CAE Prodigy Image Generator integrated into German CH-53GS and Austrian Eurofighter military simulators
CAE has announced the delivery and acceptance of its Prodigy Image Generator on military flight simulators for the German and Austrian armed forces.
U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise, strengthening NATO interoperability
The U.S. Air Force and the Slovak Air Force conducted a joint air-to-air training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona from February 12 to 17, 2026.
U.S. Navy launches competition for new jet trainer system to modernize pilot training for future combat aircraft
The U.S. Navy has issued a request for proposals for its Undergraduate Jet Training System, seeking new jet trainer aircraft and associated training systems.
Thomas Global Systems presents Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer in U.S. evaluation of virtual training systems
Thomas Global Systems has showcased its M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer (ITT) to United States government departments and industry partners.
Saab wins NATO contract to deliver advanced live training simulation system for Slovak Armed Forces
Swedish defence company Saab has secured a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to deliver an advanced live training system for the Slovak Armed Forces.
Danish Army selects BAE Systems OneArc platform to modernise military simulation training
The Danish Army has selected BAE Systems’ OneArc platform as the basis for its next-generation enterprise virtual training environment.
UK inaugurates Aden Wing and E-7 Wedgetail simulator facility at RAF Lossiemouth for next-generation AEW&C fleet
Boeing and the Royal Air Force (RAF) have officially opened a new facility for the United Kingdom’s E-7 Wedgetail programme at RAF Lossiemouth.
USAF: Air Education and Training Command chief reviews T-7A Red Hawk testing, production and training plans
Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, visited industry and military partners involved in the T-7A Red Hawk program from January 26 to 30.