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Boeing starts production of T-7 training jet simulators

Boeing will deliver the first ground-based training systems to the Air Force in 2023.

Wanted: Virtual reality headsets that aren’t made in China

Without changes to manufacturers' supply chains, it's proving difficult for the U.S. Air Force to bring virtual reality into the classified world.

Six small simulation companies rack up $1M contracts after ‘Shark Tank’-style pitches to US Air Force

One company exec even had Mark Cuban-themed nightmares.

Cubic seeks 2020 contract to integrate the F-35 with a cutting-edge training tool

To emulate complex Russian or Chinese threats, the U.S. Air Force and Navy are hoping to use virtual and simulated elements in live training.

Coming in 2020: A new technology to link F-35 simulators across the globe

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, will be the first to get the new capability.

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A look at the US Army's artificial city of Ujen

In the artificial city of Ujen, soldiers fight to overcome and defend more than 100 buildings and their inhabitants while facing humanitarian crises and the influx of refugees and migrants — all of this to replicate what U.S. Army strategists assume will be the challenges of future combat operations. (Kevin Schmidt/Medill)

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The US Air Force wants to network all its weapons together. Will simulators be included?

A contract award in 2020 could pave the way for greater interoperability for Air Force aircraft simulators.

By Valerie Insinna

Amid budget uncertainty, US Army may seek funding override for virtual training program

Three key efforts could see funding turned off as early as February, officials warn.

By Valerie Insinna

What’s the point of virtual training if it doesn’t feel real? The US Army is tackling the problem

The U.S. Army is driving realism into virtual training to enhance effectiveness, but it’s not an easy task.

By Jen Judson

CAE launches new virtual reality trainer

The new VR trainer and courseware was inspired by the U.S. Air Force's Pilot Training Next program.

By Valerie Insinna

Trainer aircraft garner attention in the Middle East. Will sales follow?

The market is looking crowded, and that could be bad news for plane manufacturers.

By Valerie Insinna

Pentagon changes contracting approach for Afghan training to save money

The U.S. Defense Department is now issuing new contracts involving multiple providers under an approach called the Enterprise Training Service Contract.

By Chris Martin

How hackers helped the Army hack better

Forces currently have to go to multiple locations for different levels of training prior to going to the operational force.

By Mark Pomerleau

More details released for contract for PCTE

The Army released information regarding requirements for a critical cyber training contract that can be used by the joint force.

By Mark Pomerleau

Analysis: What’s the benefit of Israel hosting Blue Flag?

Defense News' Israel correspondent takes a closer look at a recent military exercise in the country amid the threat of a multi-front war.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Israeli exercise Blue Flag tests air defense suppression with allied forces

Blue Flag took place at Ovda Air Force Base, southern Israel, and saw drills involving low-altitude flights and the suppression of air defense measures.

By Seth J. Frantzman

US, India bolster their military partnership in Tiger Triumph exercise

Two analysts argue that a militarily capable and economically prosperous India can serve as an additional center of power to deter aggression by China.

By Bradley Bowman and Andrew Gabel

Networking simulators to create complex training environments on horizon

Industry is heading down a path to weave together disparate virtual reality simulators to create more intricate training environments and missions.

By Jen Judson

Booz Allen: Artificial intelligence is transforming immersive training

While graphics, computing speed and even hardware are improving to make virtual and augmented reality training more realistic, the integration of data science and AI will take immersive training to the next level, according to Booz Allen Hamilton consultants.

By Jen Judson

Textron-owned firm tries out augmented reality in V-280 helo simulator

Mixed reality simulation is a burgeoning capability, and Textron subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training is the latest to try it out in its Bell V-280 Valor helicopter simulator.

By Jen Judson

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Boeing will deliver the first ground-based training systems to the Air Force in 2023.

Without changes to manufacturers' supply chains, it's proving difficult for the U.S. Air Force to bring virtual reality into the classified world.

One company exec even had Mark Cuban-themed nightmares.

To emulate complex Russian or Chinese threats, the U.S. Air Force and Navy are hoping to use virtual and simulated elements in live training.

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, will be the first to get the new capability.

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A contract award in 2020 could pave the way for greater interoperability for Air Force aircraft simulators.

Three key efforts could see funding turned off as early as February, officials warn.

The U.S. Army is driving realism into virtual training to enhance effectiveness, but it’s not an easy task.

The new VR trainer and courseware was inspired by the U.S. Air Force's Pilot Training Next program.

The market is looking crowded, and that could be bad news for plane manufacturers.

The U.S. Defense Department is now issuing new contracts involving multiple providers under an approach called the Enterprise Training Service Contract.

Forces currently have to go to multiple locations for different levels of training prior to going to the operational force.

The Army released information regarding requirements for a critical cyber training contract that can be used by the joint force.

Defense News' Israel correspondent takes a closer look at a recent military exercise in the country amid the threat of a multi-front war.

Blue Flag took place at Ovda Air Force Base, southern Israel, and saw drills involving low-altitude flights and the suppression of air defense measures.

Two analysts argue that a militarily capable and economically prosperous India can serve as an additional center of power to deter aggression by China.

Industry is heading down a path to weave together disparate virtual reality simulators to create more intricate training environments and missions.

While graphics, computing speed and even hardware are improving to make virtual and augmented reality training more realistic, the integration of data science and AI will take immersive training to the next level, according to Booz Allen Hamilton consultants.

Mixed reality simulation is a burgeoning capability, and Textron subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training is the latest to try it out in its Bell V-280 Valor helicopter simulator.

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