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March 3, 2026
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Italy Modernizes Virtual Training Systems

Italy’s army will transition to advanced VBS4 simulation software under a five-year agreement with OneArc. The modernization includes updated workstations, enhanced fire-integration tools, and Mantle terrain technology. The system...

March 3, 2026
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New XR System Boosts Finnish Military Drills

Finnish defense training is set to benefit from Varjo’s all-in-one XR platform. Combining hardware, licensed software, and mission tools, the solution enables instant immersive simulation. The bundled system streamlines...

January 27, 2026
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Leonardo Connects Live Aircraft to Virtual Warzones

Leonardo has unveiled FITS4TOP, a next-generation pilot training system designed to integrate live aircraft operations with advanced virtual simulation, signaling a shift in how military aircrews are trained for...

January 20, 2026
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German Air Force Selects Aces for Advanced Combat Training

Private air combat training provider Top Aces has secured a decade-long contract with Germany’s military, valued at up to €420 million, to deliver high-fidelity adversary and joint-force training services....

January 7, 2026
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Textron Wins $41M USAF Contract for T-7A Maintenance

Textron Systems has been awarded a $41-million task order to support maintenance training for the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk program, strengthening sustainment capabilities for the service’s next-generation...

January 4, 2026
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Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Near Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a combat-oriented launch drill of its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, underscoring efforts to field next-generation strike weapons as part of a strengthened deterrence strategy. The...

January 2, 2026
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USMC Expands FPV Attack Drone Force With New Training Program

The US Marine Corps is accelerating its adoption of FPV attack drones with the launch of a new training pipeline designed to quickly increase the number of qualified drone...

December 12, 2025
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$199M Deal to Upgrade Mission Aircrew Training in Australia

Australia has launched a major upgrade of its aircrew training enterprise, investing more than AUD 300 million in the Future Air Mission Training System to strengthen the readiness of...

December 9, 2025
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New US Simulator Recreates FPV Drone Missions

A US defense simulation company is fusing a gaming-class laptop with a tactical-style controller to build a next-generation first-person view drone simulator, aimed at providing armed forces with a...

December 3, 2025
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Halo Platform Gets Major Intel and VR Training Boost

AeroVironment is expanding the capabilities of its Halo mission software by introducing a powerful new training ecosystem and an AI-driven intelligence suite built to support modern military operations. The...