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March 3, 2026
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BAE Unit to Upgrade Italian Army Simulators

BAE Systems’ subsidiary OneArc secured a five-year contract to modernize the Italian Army’s virtual training systems. The upgrade replaces VBS3 with VBS4 and introduces Mantle terrain-generation software. The new...

March 3, 2026
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Finland Launches XR Tactical Training Platform

Varjo introduced its Integrated XR Systems to support Finnish forces with immersive training solutions. The turnkey package includes headsets, certified workstations, and pre-installed software such as Windows 11 Pro...

January 27, 2026
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Leonardo Unveils Simulator Linking Real Jets to Virtual Ops

Leonardo is advancing military pilot training with the introduction of FITS4TOP (Future Integrated Training System for TOP Pilots), a next-generation simulation solution designed to merge live flying with immersive...

January 20, 2026
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Germany Picks Elite Pilots for Advanced Air Combat Training

Top Aces has won a major 10-year contract worth up to €420 million ($491 million) to deliver advanced operational training services for the German Armed Forces. The long-term agreement...

January 7, 2026
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Textron Secures $41M Deal for USAF T-7A Training Support

Textron Systems has won a $41-million contract to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training Program, specifically focused on the aircraft’s Maintenance Training System. The...

January 4, 2026
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North Korea Advances Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile

North Korea conducted a launch training exercise involving the Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile on January 4, 2026, signaling continued progress toward operational deployment of advanced strategic strike systems. According to...

January 2, 2026
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US Marines Launch New Training Pipeline for FPV Attack Drones

The US Marine Corps has introduced a new training and certification framework aimed at rapidly expanding the number of personnel qualified to operate small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), including...

December 12, 2025
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Australia Launches $199M Program to Modernize Aircrew Training

The Australian government has committed more than AUD 300 million ($199.8 million) to establish a Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS), significantly expanding and modernizing how the Royal Australian...

December 9, 2025
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US Launches FPV Drone Ops Training Simulator

A US technology company is developing a new first-person view (FPV) drone simulator by integrating a high-performance gaming laptop with a professional handheld controller. The system is designed to...

December 3, 2025
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AV Adds Intel and VR Upgrades to Halo Platform

AeroVironment (AV) is strengthening its Halo mission software platform with a significant upgrade that brings advanced training and global intelligence capabilities to military users. The latest update integrates a...