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Training and Simulation

03/05/2020

Navy Vows Better Outreach for Trainer Development
The Navy program charged with developing high-tech training systems for sailors wants to do a better job communicating its needs to industry.
Training and Simulation

01/14/2020

SNA NEWS: Navy Investing Billions in High-Tech Training
The Navy is allocating billions of dollars to focus on training its sailors with new simulators and facilities, a top officer said Jan. 14.
Training and Simulation

12/05/2019

I/ITSEC NEWS: SOCOM Wants its Simulators to Connect to Conventional Force
ORLANDO, Fla. — Special Operations Command is hoping to work more closely with the conventional force on simulation technologies, according to service officials.
Training and Simulation

12/04/2019

I/ITSEC NEWS: Army to Pursue JLTV Maintenance Trainer
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Army is pursuing a new maintenance trainer for the joint light tactical vehicle, according to a service official Dec. 4.
Training and Simulation

12/03/2019

I/ITSEC NEWS: Air Force Highlights Future Training, Simulation Needs
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Air Force is looking to invest more money in modeling and simulation for several key mission areas in order to train its forces to take on peer competitors, a top service official said Dec 3.
Training and Simulation

12/03/2019

I/ITSEC NEWS: Lockheed Martin to Expand F-35 Virtual, Networked Training
ORLANDO, Fla. — After a delay that created hiccups for the Pentagon's largest acquisition program, Lockheed Martin has now delivered F-35 software for Naval Air Systems Command’s joint simulation environment, a company executive said Dec. 3.
Training and Simulation

12/02/2019

Marine Corps Training Shifts to Great Power Competition (UPDATED)
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — It was high noon in a mock city the size of downtown San Diego located in the California desert. Automatic rifle fire could be heard in the distance and the sound of a drone — heard but not seen — buzzed in the blue skies above.
Training and Simulation

12/02/2019

Army Spending Big on Training, Modeling, Simulation
The market for Army training, modeling and simulation capabilities has seen significant growth in recent years, and major opportunities lie ahead for contractors, analysts say.
Training and Simulation

11/27/2019

Pentagon Eyeing More Advanced Virtual, Augmented Reality Headwear
Technology improvements driven by the commercial sector are expected to yield virtual and augmented reality goggles that solve many of the problems associated with the headsets being used by the U.S. military today, experts say.
Training and Simulation

11/25/2019

Army Has High Hopes for One World Terrain Training Tool
The Army is creating a high-resolution virtual world realistic enough to help prepare troops for battles across the globe.