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Advanced threats, operational changes drive training transformation for US Marines

Marines say live training is the gold standard for infantry — but they're increasingly seeing where that needs to be supplemented with synthetic training opportunities.

Lockheed unveils pared-down F-35 trainer with same software capability but a 90% reduced footprint

Lockheed Martin spent its own money developing this LITE trainer over the last 18 months after hearing signals from F-35 customers that they needed more training capacity for less cost.

With T-7 on the way, why is ACC eyeing a new trainer?

While the Air Force has a new trainer designed to teach new pilots how to fly in 5th generation fighter aircraft, the T-7A Red Hawk, Air Combat Command has started exploring the possibility of another Advanced Tactical Trainer.

US Navy wants to create more lethal pilots for less money with simulators

The Navy wants to create better pilots for less cost, relying on simulators for more basic-level training and preserving the expensive live-flight hours for high-end tactics.

The 109th Airlift Wing began administering COVID-19 vaccines on March 10, 2021. (Master Sgt. Christine Wood/Air Force)

Unvaccinated Guardsmen won’t be able to drill or draw federal pay: SECDEF memo

Guardsmen who refuse vaccination will not be able to participate in any drills or federal training, which could jeopardize their ability to stay in the military.

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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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US Navy, Marines look for training systems with accurate adversaries, ability to track individual performance

The Navy and Marine Corps want a Peloton-like training system that lets individual service members see their physical and occupational history, strive to demonstrate improvements -- and be able to log in from anywhere in the globe as they move from assignment to assignment.

By Megan Eckstein

Boeing starts production of T-7 training jet simulators

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

By Valerie Insinna

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.

By Valerie Insinna

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.

By Valerie Insinna

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.

By Valerie Insinna

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.

By Valerie Insinna

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

Marines say live training is the gold standard for infantry — but they're increasingly seeing where that needs to be supplemented with synthetic training opportunities.

Lockheed Martin spent its own money developing this LITE trainer over the last 18 months after hearing signals from F-35 customers that they needed more training capacity for less cost.

While the Air Force has a new trainer designed to teach new pilots how to fly in 5th generation fighter aircraft, the T-7A Red Hawk, Air Combat Command has started exploring the possibility of another Advanced Tactical Trainer.

The Navy wants to create better pilots for less cost, relying on simulators for more basic-level training and preserving the expensive live-flight hours for high-end tactics.

Guardsmen who refuse vaccination will not be able to participate in any drills or federal training, which could jeopardize their ability to stay in the military.

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The Navy and Marine Corps want a Peloton-like training system that lets individual service members see their physical and occupational history, strive to demonstrate improvements -- and be able to log in from anywhere in the globe as they move from assignment to assignment.

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.

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.

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