Training and Simulation

Onboard training simulators in your motor pool? The Army wants that.

If the U.S. Army’s future warfare planners have their way, “Motor Pool Mondays” may never look the same.

15 hours ago

In Utah, one airman’s trashed F-35 is another’s training aid

“It’s a neat opportunity for us to get nice, new toys — even if they’re garbage.”

36 hours ago

Training & Sim

How a video game engine will power Javelin anti-tank training

The Javelin's Basic Skills Trainer update is expected to debut in 2025, according to SAIC, the contractor overseeing the program.

Russia stops sharing missile test info with US, opens drills

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has suspended sharing information about its nuclear forces with the U.S., including notices about missile tests.

2 days ago

Israeli F-35 jets join Red Flag exercise for first time

“The only way to get at realistic elements is training with those you may go into combat with, and Israel is one of our closest allies."

2 days ago

How US trainers helped Ukraine reinvent its doctrine

A little-known Army office working with embassy officials helped train Ukraine's trainers. Now the real work begins.

3 days ago

US Army plans test for combining new air defense capabilities

The Army will integrate key air and missile defense components during a major test in FU24 to see what's possible.

3 days ago

ARRW hypersonic missile test failed, US Air Force admits

Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed this month's ARRW hypersonic test wasn't successful, and said the service is more committed to another weapon.

3 days ago

US Navy prioritizes ‘game-changing’ rearming capability for ships

Reloading a vertical launching system is a challenging maneuver, given the crane must hold missile canisters vertically, while slowly lowering explosives.

3 days ago

US Air Force conducts hypersonic test, but full results are unclear

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

7 days ago

See North Korea’s alleged ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon test at sea

The North has fired more than 20 ballistic and cruise missiles across 10 launch events this year as it tries to diversify its delivery systems.

7 days ago

A Patriot missile mobile launcher is displayed outside the Fort Sill Army Post near Lawton, Okla., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training in Oklahoma

Soldiers from Ukraine have been training on the weapon system at Fort Sill since January and will soon deploy to Ukraine with a Patriot missile battery.

10 days ago

This photo provided by the Air Force shows an Air Force pilot taking off in an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

US F-22s land in Philippines for first time, furthering defense ties

The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.

10 days ago

Marine littoral regiment fends off traditional regiment in exercise

“It’s not capable of everything we set out and designed, but it is a capable operational unit," Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron said.

2 weeks ago

T-38 Talon engine repair woes could slow pilot training for months

The Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.

2 weeks ago

Here’s what’s in the Corps’ new training and education plan

New ranges, tougher swimming. Inside the Corps' new training blueprint.

2 weeks ago

US Marines begin four-phase experiment with light amphibious surrogate

The Corps will put its Landing Ship Medium prototype through a rigorous technical assessment before handing it over to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment.

3 weeks ago

First time: Middle East partner military trains at a US Army center

A company of United Arab Emirates soldiers with the 11th Mountain Battalion embedded in the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.

3 weeks ago

Preparing for Russia: Inside NATO fighter pilot training in Texas

More than 8,000 NATO aviators have earned their wings in Wichita Falls, Texas, since the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program began in 1981.

4 weeks ago

India to buy three homemade cadet training ships

The ships are to help train officer cadets at sea following basic training for the Indian Navy. India could also use them for humanitarian missions.

4 weeks ago

Training & Sim

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If the U.S. Army’s future warfare planners have their way, “Motor Pool Mondays” may never look the same.

“It’s a neat opportunity for us to get nice, new toys — even if they’re garbage.”

The Javelin's Basic Skills Trainer update is expected to debut in 2025, according to SAIC, the contractor overseeing the program.

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has suspended sharing information about its nuclear forces with the U.S., including notices about missile tests.

“The only way to get at realistic elements is training with those you may go into combat with, and Israel is one of our closest allies."

A little-known Army office working with embassy officials helped train Ukraine's trainers. Now the real work begins.

The Army will integrate key air and missile defense components during a major test in FU24 to see what's possible.

Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed this month's ARRW hypersonic test wasn't successful, and said the service is more committed to another weapon.

Reloading a vertical launching system is a challenging maneuver, given the crane must hold missile canisters vertically, while slowly lowering explosives.

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

The North has fired more than 20 ballistic and cruise missiles across 10 launch events this year as it tries to diversify its delivery systems.

Soldiers from Ukraine have been training on the weapon system at Fort Sill since January and will soon deploy to Ukraine with a Patriot missile battery.

The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.

“It’s not capable of everything we set out and designed, but it is a capable operational unit," Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron said.

The Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.

New ranges, tougher swimming. Inside the Corps' new training blueprint.

The Corps will put its Landing Ship Medium prototype through a rigorous technical assessment before handing it over to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment.

A company of United Arab Emirates soldiers with the 11th Mountain Battalion embedded in the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.

More than 8,000 NATO aviators have earned their wings in Wichita Falls, Texas, since the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program began in 1981.

The ships are to help train officer cadets at sea following basic training for the Indian Navy. India could also use them for humanitarian missions.