We need to make industry crash 100,000 drones next year
The US military needs to find a balance of drone inventory and training consumption that produces the most combat value for its money, writes Col. Dustin Thomas of DCMA.
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The Navy’s plan for pilot training could add the first clean-sheet trainer aircraft since the 1950s
SNC’s Freedom trainer is engineered for the hard landings that come with naval missions.
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AGVs vs. UGVs: A new class of ground autonomy takes the field
One commander, many robots: Fully autonomous ground vehicles are reshaping the battlefield.
Saab developing minimally viable AI-assisted after-action review platform
The product provides an AI-generated response, acting like a chatbot, that informs users on how warfighters performed during a training event based on data from the company’s exercise control (EXCON) software suite.
Space Force aims to build out requirements for digital training environment in 2026
Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain (SWORD) is a "distributed" digital training environment currently being used by the 392nd Combat Training Squadron.
Pentagon moves to slash oversight in modeling, simulation, boosts flexibility for testers: Duffey
By decreasing oversight, this will “empower” future PAEs and program managers to have more flexibility over their programs, Undersecretary of Defense Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey said.
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AI is transforming pilot training and the aircraft they fly
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
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Power at the sprocket: it’s the transmission that gives tracked vehicles their control
Army vehicles like Bradley need greater power at the sprocket for speed, braking, and manueverability.
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How the Army is transforming helicopter pilot training
Flight School Next will draw on industry expertise to prepare helicopter pilots for real-world situations.
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AI in the loop: Transforming military training and system design through smarter simulation
CAE and General Atomics use AI to enhance warfighter readiness, refine aerospace platforms, and learn from simulations.
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Army Flight School Next: A new way to train the next generation of aviators
An innovative program to draw on industry resources to train helicopter pilots in a different way.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
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Who’s Who in Defense: Dan Sullivan, Chairman, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Once again, the Republican senator from Alaska is leading the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, which is given responsibility for military readiness across the DoD.
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Cybersecurity skills don’t come from a manual, but from practical hands-on training
Cybersecurity skills must evolve in near-real time as Zero Day threats continue and AI provides new challenges.
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How will the Army train the next generation of helicopter pilots?
The Army is looking for improved pilot training in its innovative Flight School Next initiative. The Navy advanced its rotary wing training with the TH-73, which may provide a proven roadmap.
EXCLUSIVE: Air Force reworking approach for T-7A Red Hawk, delaying production by 1 year
The trainer’s production decision, or Milestone C date, will be pushed back to 2026, and Boeing will be given an opportunity to make more money if it adds new improvements to the jet, a top Air Force official tells Breaking Defense.