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Aug- 2024 -

22 August

VBS4 is a virtual desktop simulation for collective tactical and mission rehearsal, with support for over 100 training use cases.

BAE Systems to Upgrade New Zealand Military’s Virtual Simulator

The New Zealand Defence Force has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade its VBS4 virtual desktop trainer to the latest configuration.

22 August

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Virginia Firm to Support International US Army Training Capabilities

V2X has received a $3.7-billion task order to support the global Warfighter-Training Readiness Solutions of the US Army.

21 August

Land

U.S. Army combat medics assigned to 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, and U.S. Navy corpsmen assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, engage in a rigorous cross-training exercise during Pacific Fortitude at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, August 13, 2024. Pacific Fortitude supports long-standing agreements to the Republic of Korea by deploying forces, drawing and supporting equipment to validate unit readiness and the U.S. commitment to the ROK-US alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Grice)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, Navy Medics Facilitate Cross-Training in South Korea

The US Army and Navy have conducted cross-training in South Korea to upskill medical teams for future combat scenarios.

20 August

Sea

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

SAIC to Support US Navy Pacific Fleet Tactical Training

SAIC has signed a $120-million agreement to assist the US Navy Tactical Training Group Pacific’s fleet preparation effort.

13 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Unveils New Blast Policy to Reduce Risk of Brain Injuries

The US Department of Defense issued a new policy guideline aimed at reducing the risk of brain injuries among soldiers due to prolonged exposure to blasts.

Jul- 2024 -

29 July

Technology

The RAF's latest fast jet trainer, the Hawk T2 is pictured during a flight over the beautiful scenery of North Wales. Based at RAF Valley on the Isle of Anglesey, the TMK2 Hawk is designed to train fast jet fighter pilots air combat and tactical weapons use, preparing them for front line operational aircraft like the Typhoon and Tornado.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Test Augmented Reality on British Hawk Trainer Jet

BAE Systems has signed a contract to test an augmented reality solution aboard the UK Royal Air Force’s Hawk T2 training aircraft.

26 July

Land

Lithuanian Armed Forces military campus in Šiauliai

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Inaugurates Military Training Facility in Šiauliai

Lithuania has launched a military training facility in Šiauliai, finalizing a three-site armed forces campus expansion across the country.

24 July

Air

A 12th Maintenance Group aircraft maintenance technician signals to the pilots of the T-1 Jayhawk during the last 99th Flying Training Squadron’s Pilot Instructor Training flight May 17, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Air Force is divesting the T-1 as a part of its ongoing realignment of Undergraduate Pilot Training. As the aircraft is divested, the units will transition to Air Mobility Fundamentals-Simulator training which will provide an efficient, medium-cost training program to learn required fundamentals and bridge the gap between training aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force T-1 Jayhawk Trainer Jet Conducts Final Flight

The US Air Force has conducted the final flight of the T-1 Jayhawk trainer jet, marking the aircraft’s retirement after three decades.

23 July

Sea

Oostende (M 940) lead City-class mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel. Photo: Belgium Naval & Robotics

Rojoef Manuel

Lead Belgian-Dutch City-Class Minehunter Begins Maiden Sea Trials

Belgium Naval & Robotics has started sea trials of the City-class minehunter in a joint procurement between Belgium and the Netherlands.

19 July

Europe

Joe Saballa

German Military Buys $109M in Practice Rockets for Combat Helicopters

The German Armed Forces is investing more than $109 million in boosting its helicopter training with a recent order of 70mm practice rockets.

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