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May- 2024 -

15 May

Land

US Army AH-64E Apache helicopter fires Hydra 70 rocket

Netherlands to Receive Apache Helicopter Simulators

The US Army has awarded Applied Visual Technology Inc. a contract to deliver Apache helicopter trainers to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

3 May

Land

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Sago, builder, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, guides a Mercedes-Benz 240 GD across a medium girder bridge in Evenes, Norway, on April 26, 2024. As a part of DEFENDER 24, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and Norwegian army stood up a medium girder bridge for the first time in Norway to test its functionality. Military exercises involving Allies and partner nations in the European theater remain an integral part of demonstrating readiness, interoperability, and capability. DEFENDER is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Signor)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Norway Conduct Deployable Tactical Bridge Training in Bjerkvik

The US and Norway have completed military training to transport ground troops and vehicles using a deployable tactical bridge in Bjerkvik.

Apr- 2024 -

23 April

Air

Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy

Staff Writer

Textron Delivers First Two Beechcraft King Air 260 Training Jets to US Navy

The US Navy has received its first two Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft from Textron Aviation under a Multi-Engine Training System contract.

19 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

More Dutch F-16s Arrive in Romania for Ukrainian Pilot Training

Netherlands has delivered additional F-16s to Bucharest as part of a flight training cooperation for Ukrainian pilots in Romania.

12 April

Europe

Two camouflaged soldiers appear to be wearing Saab's live training equipment, which tracks the soldiers during training with laser and geometric pairing technology. Various black straps and sensors can be seen attached to their helmets.

Juster Domingo

British Army Taps Saab for Live Training Upgrades

The UK has signed a $75-million deal with Saab to improve its live training capabilities with laser and geometric pairing technology.

12 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Army National Guard to Receive Aviation Course From Leidos

Virginia-based defense company Leidos has signed a $13.7-million contract to provide aviation training for the US Army National Guard.

12 April

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Launches ‘Safety Stand Up’ to Reverse ‘Trend’ of Helicopter Crashes

The US Army has ordered its aviation units to undergo additional safety training to refine their skills in avoiding fatal crashes.

8 April

Land

Australian Army soldiers form the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment conduct urban live-fire training at Greenbank Training Area.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Tests New Urban Warfare Live-Fire Range in Brisbane

Australia is validating a new, purpose-made urban operations live-fire range for the army warfighters in Brisbane.

4 April

Air

A casualty handling simulation was carried out at Salisbury Plain.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Upskills Airborne Medics for Global Response

The British Army has trained airborne medical personnel for international deployment at Salisbury Plain in Southern England.

3 April

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy, Air Force to Begin Joint Fighter Jet Training in 2024

The US Navy and Air Force will start cooperative fighter pilot training this year through a Joint Simulation Environment.

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