⊲ MBDA ⊳ In this article MBDA describes how virtual and augmented reality are becoming practical tools across defence programmes. These technologies enhance innovation by allowing early...
Category: Military & Security
$1.15bn Valuation for Simpler Flying
⊲ Flying Magazine ⊳ California-based aviation automation startup Skyryse has raised more than $300 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.15 billion as it moves toward certification...
CAE Supports Taiwan’s F-16 Training
⊲ Defense Mirror ⊳ CAE USA has received a Phase II contract to continue supporting F-16 Block 70 training simulators for the Taiwan Air Force under the US Foreign Military Sales programme. The...
Level D and XR Based Simulators Coexist
⊲ Vertical Magazine ⊳The article describes how European helicopter training providers are balancing traditional simulators with new virtual and mixed reality systems to meet diverse operator needs...
U.S. Navy’s Portable VR-Based Trainer
⊲ Halldale ⊳ The U.S. Navy has demonstrated a portable virtual reality bridge training system aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt, confirming its use in live operational conditions. The Virtual Bridge...
Space Wars Simulation Ecosystem
⊲ Slingshot Space ⊳ US satellite tracking company Slingshot Aerospace has secured a $27 million contract to enhance the U.S. Space Force’s Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) by...
Australian Navy’s Serco Simulation Contract
⊲ Serco ⊳ Serco has secured a renewed and expanded contract to deliver maritime warfare training for the Royal Australian Navy at HMAS Watson and HMAS Stirling. Building on a partnership that began...
C2 Software Startup Acquire Simulation Startup
⊲ VentureBeat ⊳ Onebrief has raised $200 million in a Series D round valuing the defence planning software firm at $2.15 billion. The funding supports product development and global expansion,...
UK Funds Missile Defence Modelling Tools
⊲ GOV.UK ⊳ The UK Ministry of Defence has exploited the Home Office's Accelerated Capability Environment to improve rapid decision-making and operational planning. Using Agile delivery and SME...
Joint Simulation Environment Advances Manned-Unmanned Teaming
⊲ The Aviationist ⊳ The U.S. Navy is using the Joint Simulation Environment to train F-35 pilots in controlling Collaborative Combat Aircraft during simulated missions. The system allows pilots to...
Advanced Warfighter AR Optics Order
⊲ Rochester Business Journal ⊳ Syntec Optics recently secured a follow-on contract to supply essential micro-display components for a major defence augmented reality system and supports advanced...
Saab’s New British Army Training Facility
⊲ Saab ⊳ Saab UK has opened a new facility at an undisclosed location in South West England to support its Training and Simulation business in support of the the British Army. Already operating at...