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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...

December 3, 2025
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Halo Platform Gains Major Update With VR & Intel

AeroVironment is expanding its Halo mission software ecosystem with a new next-generation training module and an AI-driven global intelligence layer to support military readiness. The MENTOR component uses the...

December 2, 2025
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Zen Unveils Six Next-Gen AI Training Systems

Zen Technologies has introduced a new line of AI-based training systems covering live, virtual, and AR-enhanced domains. Its Tactical Engagement and Armor Combat Live Training suite blends soldiers and...

December 2, 2025
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Saudi Arabia Approved for $1B US Helo Support

The US has approved two potential FMS cases for Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion. Each $500-million package is now under congressional review. The first provides a Cooperative Logistics Supply...

November 28, 2025
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Babcock, Company-X to Deliver Global Training

Babcock and New Zealand-based Company-X will jointly deliver virtual-reality training solutions to militaries worldwide. Revealed at the Indo Pacific Expo, the agreement advances New Zealand’s goal of increasing domestic...

November 28, 2025
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Lithuania Spends $278M to Modernize US Training Area

Lithuania has committed €240 million to enhance the Pabradė Training Area, adding upgraded living, dining, and exercise facilities while assuming long-term sustainment responsibilities for all US rotational forces in...

November 26, 2025
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Saab, CAE Form Training Pact for GlobalEye Aircraft

Saab and CAE have formalized a partnership to deliver advanced training solutions for the GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, marking a major expansion of their global simulation cooperation. The agreement, signed...

November 21, 2025
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Rheinmetall Wins $70M German CTC Deal

Germany is modernizing its Army Combat Training Center to prepare its forces for fully digital, next-generation land warfare. As part of this effort, the Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a...