Training and Simulation

New military simulations for shooting, trench war, drones unveiled

The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

9 days ago

China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer

India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.

2 weeks ago

Training & Sim

Taiwanese troops may be on their way to train on US soil

A Capitol Hill commission says Taiwanese troops should train in the U.S., but plans may already be in the works.

Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exercise

The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.

3 weeks ago

First T-7 trainer lands at Edwards Air Force Base for test flights

This T-7 aircraft made a 1,400-mile journey of ferrying flights from the Boeing factory in St. Louis, Missouri.

3 weeks ago

DARPA program seeks ways to measure effective team performance

The 2.5-year program will start by evaluating Marine Fire Support Team training.

3 weeks ago

US Navy tests sub-launched drones while industry continues designing

The Navy fleet is experimenting with launching and recovering medium UUVs from submarines, even as a formal acquisition effort is still ongoing.

3 weeks ago

Navy surface drone fires its first missile during Middle East exercise

The mini missile fire was part of an exercise by a unit working to develop the Navy's drone and artificial intelligence technologies.

3 weeks ago

Netherlands sends five F-16s to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

The Netherlands and Denmark are in charge of coordinating European efforts to provide Ukraine with F-16 capabilities.

3 weeks ago

5G seen as ‘critical’ enabler for Pentagon’s simulation, VR needs

The Pentagon is pouring money into video game-like simulation and virtual reality for training, planning, logistics and maintenance purposes.

3 weeks ago

Britain unveils details on AI defense programs

One involved a beach-landing exercise, while the other looked at helicopter maintenance.

4 weeks ago

Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 training in Arizona

The F-16 fundamentals training course is expected to last several months, an Air Force spokesperson said.

5 weeks ago

B-21 Raider begins taxi tests, a key step before first flight

The Air Force and Northrop Grumman hope to fly the B-21 to Edwards Air Force Base later this year, barring unexpected surprises.

5 weeks ago

Pakistan launches Ghauri ballistic missile in test of readiness

But the country has replaced the weapon with the more advanced and survivable Shaheen series of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.

5 weeks ago

US, South Korea conduct anti-submarine warfare exercise near Guam

The Silent Shark exercise comes as the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan completed a port visit to Busan this month.

6 weeks ago

In this photo provided by the South Korea Defense Ministry via Yonhap News Agency, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber is parked at an air base in Cheongju, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

US, South Korea and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise

South Korea's air force says the drill involved a B-52 bomber from the United States and fighter jets from South Korea and Japan.

6 weeks ago

US, Philippines wrap up naval drill amid clashes in South China Sea

The exercise took place amid ongoing tension in the South China Sea, with resupply operations stoking diplomatic spats between the Philippines and China.

6 weeks ago

No, Rafael’s ‘Iron Beam’ laser didn’t blow up missiles over Israel

Manipulated footage pulled from the Arma 3 video game has previously been attributed to front lines in Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine.

7 weeks ago

Sgt. Cameron Barkley, a U.S. Army paratrooper, uses electronic warfare equipment during the development of a new training module for the service in 2020.

US Army to build electronic warfare training ground at Fort Gordon

The sensitive nature of electronic warfare has long rendered full-strength testing and training tricky.

7 weeks ago

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The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.

A Capitol Hill commission says Taiwanese troops should train in the U.S., but plans may already be in the works.

The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.

This T-7 aircraft made a 1,400-mile journey of ferrying flights from the Boeing factory in St. Louis, Missouri.

The 2.5-year program will start by evaluating Marine Fire Support Team training.

The Navy fleet is experimenting with launching and recovering medium UUVs from submarines, even as a formal acquisition effort is still ongoing.

The mini missile fire was part of an exercise by a unit working to develop the Navy's drone and artificial intelligence technologies.

The Netherlands and Denmark are in charge of coordinating European efforts to provide Ukraine with F-16 capabilities.

The Pentagon is pouring money into video game-like simulation and virtual reality for training, planning, logistics and maintenance purposes.

One involved a beach-landing exercise, while the other looked at helicopter maintenance.

The F-16 fundamentals training course is expected to last several months, an Air Force spokesperson said.

The Air Force and Northrop Grumman hope to fly the B-21 to Edwards Air Force Base later this year, barring unexpected surprises.

But the country has replaced the weapon with the more advanced and survivable Shaheen series of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.

The Silent Shark exercise comes as the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan completed a port visit to Busan this month.

South Korea's air force says the drill involved a B-52 bomber from the United States and fighter jets from South Korea and Japan.

The exercise took place amid ongoing tension in the South China Sea, with resupply operations stoking diplomatic spats between the Philippines and China.

Manipulated footage pulled from the Arma 3 video game has previously been attributed to front lines in Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine.

The sensitive nature of electronic warfare has long rendered full-strength testing and training tricky.