Austria completes M-346FA jet acquisition to implement two fleet strategy and boost industry
Austria has completed the purchase of twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets, closing the capability gap created when the Saab 105 fleet retired in 2020.
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Czech F-35 programme progresses with joint Pardubice training involving U.S. Air Force instructors
Training for the Czech Republic’s future F-35 pilots moved forward last week as members of the 211th Tactical Squadron completed simulator exercises at the Tactical Simulation Centre in Pardubice.
Royal NLR and Lockheed Martin advance six-year partnership to develop new e-Pilot capability
Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre will work with Lockheed Martin over the next six years to develop an e-Pilot capability that strengthens human-machine teaming in military aviation.
Pilatus Aircraft secures Belgian PC-7 MKX selection under long term contract for new pilot training system
The Belgian Government has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System as the new basic training solution for the Belgian Air Force.
U.S.–Italian training effort evaluates U.S. Air Force’s next phase of undergraduate pilot instruction
The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have begun a joint undergraduate flying training Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School at Decimomannu Air Base.
CAE and Saab sign global agreement as partners align on training for GlobalEye AEW&C platforms
CAE has signed a worldwide cooperation agreement making it Saab’s preferred supplier for selected training and simulation needs for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
Cubic joins SNC Freedom Trainer team to redefine U.S. Navy UJTS naval aviation training approach
Cubic Defense has announced its collaboration with SNC as part of the Freedom Trainer team for the U.S. Navy UJTS competition, positioning the Freedom Trainer as a digitally designed, modern and cost-effective aircraft.
Rheinmetall to modernise Germany’s Army Combat Training Centre under €61 million contract
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise the Army Combat Training Centre in Saxony-Anhalt.
Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems advance joint plan to supply RAF with next-generation pilot trainer
Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s fast-jet trainer programme, positioning the T-7 as the core of a future training system.
Cubic secures new contract to deliver 130 P5 training subsystems for F-35 fighter jet programme
Cubic has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to supply 130 P5 Internal Subsystems (IS) units for the F-35 Lot 20 production aircraft, with a long-term pricing agreement also established for Lots 21 and 22.
Bohemia Interactive Simulations to deliver virtual battlespace for Hunter Class frigate programme
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., has been selected to provide its Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class frigate programme.
Ukraine builds first underground military training hub with Metinvest steel shelter system
Ukraine has opened its first underground military training hub equipped with a steel shelter, built using Metinvest Group materials and technology.