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

South Korea’s plan to procure 11,000 drones reflects a large-scale effort to integrate unmanned systems into military training and operations. The initiative supports the “500,000 drone warrior” program, aimed...

April 7, 2026
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Australian Army Expands FPV Drone Training

The Australian Army is significantly expanding its operational capabilities by integrating first-person view (FPV) attack drones into its training framework. Through the “Modify and Operate Attack Drones” course, personnel...

March 3, 2026
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BAE Wins Italian Army Training Contract

The Italian Army is upgrading its simulation-based training systems under a new contract awarded to OneArc, a BAE Systems subsidiary. The effort replaces existing virtual platforms with VBS4 mission...

March 3, 2026
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XR Platform Debuts for Finnish Forces

Varjo is expanding immersive defense training capabilities with its Integrated XR Systems solution tailored for military users operating in remote or restricted locations. The all-in-one platform integrates hardware, software...

January 27, 2026
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New Leonardo Simulator Blends Real, Virtual Combat

The UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has entered the production phase with Navantia commencing module construction in Spain. The collaborative shipbuilding effort spans facilities in Spain, England, and Northern...

January 20, 2026
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Top German Aces Chosen for Advanced Air Drills

Germany has awarded Top Aces a long-term contract valued at up to €420 million to deliver comprehensive adversary and joint-force training over the next decade. The program will employ...

January 7, 2026
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Textron Bags $41M USAF T-7A Training Support

Textron Systems has secured a $41-million contract from Akima to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training Program through the Maintenance Training System. Over three...

January 2, 2026
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Marines Expand FPV Drone Force With New Training

The Marine Corps is restructuring its drone training architecture to rapidly scale combat-ready operators as small unmanned systems become integral to modern warfare. Under a new framework, standardized courses...

December 12, 2025
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Australia Awards $199M Aircrew Training Contract

Canberra’s investment in the Future Air Mission Training System marks a major step in modernizing RAAF aircrew preparation. Delivered with CAE Australia, the program integrates synthetic training environments with...

December 9, 2025
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New US Simulator Recreates FPV Drone Missions

A US company has introduced a new first-person view drone training system combining a high-end gaming laptop with a handheld controller. Developed by MVRsimulation, the setup uses the Virtual...