military training

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27 December

Air

Babcock's L-39 Albatros trainer aircraft. Photo: Babcock

Babcock Boosts Pilot Training in France With L-39 Albatros Fleet

Babcock has acquired 11 L-39 Albatros aircraft to expand the company’s international fighter pilot training offering in France.

19 December

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

EU to Train 15,000 More Ukrainian Soldiers by Early 2025

The EU plans to reach 75,000 Ukrainian military personnel trained on its territory as part of the EU Military Assistance Mission for Kyiv.

18 December

Technology

US marine practice on the "Wave Warrior" Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System (ACV-DTS). Photo: XR Training

Rojoef Manuel

Florida Firm Wraps Up Amphibious Combat Vehicle Simulator Deployment for US Marines

Florida-based XR Training has completed the international fielding of its Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System for the US Marine Corps.

18 December

Land

Leaders from Estonian National Center for Defence Investments and national security force begin construction of a marine rescue center in Tallinn. Photo: Estonia’s National Center for Defence Investments (RKIK)

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia Begins Construction of Marine Rescue Center in Tallinn

Estonia’s National Center for Defence Investments has laid the cornerstone of a future marine rescue headquarters and training center at the Old City Harbour in Port of Tallinn.

16 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Sutton, an infantryman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat team, 11th Airborne Division, releases a Black Hornet 3 drone at a remote fighting position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Army Starts Training With New Aerial Drone Fleet

The New Zealand Army has begun training to operate its recently received unmanned aerial systems for tactical and humanitarian applications.

13 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman to Provide Training Support for US Air Force

Northrop Grumman has secured an $801-million contract to supply operations training support for the US Air Force.

13 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy Introduces Shortened Military Training as Recruitment Improves

The US Navy has announced that it is shortening the Basic Military Training program for new recruits, following a positive shift in recruitment numbers.

9 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion