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July 7, 2026
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AI VR Simulators to Modernize Air Guard Training

The US Air National Guard is assessing an advanced virtual training environment that blends artificial intelligence with full-body virtual reality to improve operational readiness. Developed by Virtuix, the Omni...

May 8, 2026
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Cubic to deliver F-35 combat training systems

California-based Cubic Defense has secured a follow-on contract to deliver 140 P5 Internal Subsystems (IS) for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lot 21 production aircraft, further supporting the global F-35 combat...

April 15, 2026
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South Korea to buy 11,000 drones for training

South Korea plans to procure approximately 11,000 commercial drones for military training as part of its “500,000 drone warrior” initiative. The program aims to equip all conscripts with drone...

April 7, 2026
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Australian Army Expands FPV Drone Training

The Australian Army is actively expanding its training ecosystem to integrate first-person view (FPV) attack drones across multiple units. Through the “Modify and Operate Attack Drones” course, personnel from...

March 26, 2026
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US to Launch Drone Training at African Lion 2026

The US Army plans to introduce unmanned aerial system training during the African Lion 2026 exercise to boost regional defense capabilities. The program will begin in Morocco, training personnel...

March 26, 2026
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UK to Train, Support Turkey’s Typhoon Fleet

The UK has partnered with Turkey to support its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet through training, equipment, and technical services. BAE Systems will provide simulators, spare parts, and engineering support, while...

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...