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April 7, 2026
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Australian Army Enhances FPV Drone Training Capabilities

The Australian Army is strengthening its training pipeline to support the wider adoption of first-person view (FPV) attack drones across the force. Soldiers from a range of combat and...

March 26, 2026
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US Set to Initiate Drone Training During African Lion 2026 Exercise

During the African Lion 2026 exercise, the US Army will introduce unmanned aerial system (UAS) training to bolster regional defense capabilities and accelerate the integration of next-generation technologies into...

March 26, 2026
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UK to Deliver Training and Support Package for Turkey’s Typhoon Fleet

The United Kingdom has secured an agreement with Turkey to provide training, support systems, and related services for Ankara’s future fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. Under the arrangement,...

March 3, 2026
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BAE Unit Secures Deal to Modernize Italian Army Virtual Training Systems

BAE Systems announced that its subsidiary OneArc has been awarded a five-year contract to upgrade the Italian Army’s virtual training systems. Under the deal, the army will migrate from...

March 3, 2026
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Finland Launches XR-Based Training System for Rapid, Secure Tactical Drills

Varjo is advancing immersive training capabilities for Finnish defense forces through its Integrated XR Systems, an all-in-one extended reality solution tailored for standalone and secure settings. The ready-to-deploy system...

January 27, 2026
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Leonardo Debuts Simulator Connecting Live Aircraft With Virtual Battlefields

Leonardo has unveiled FITS4TOP, a new training solution designed to push military pilot instruction into a more integrated and digitally driven future by blending live flying with virtual and...

January 20, 2026
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Germany Picks Elite Pilots for Advanced Training

Top Aces has secured a 10-year contract worth up to €420 million to provide advanced operational training services for Germany’s armed forces. Under the agreement, the company will deliver...

January 7, 2026
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Textron Awarded $41M Contract for USAF T-7A Training and Maintenance

Textron Systems has secured a $41 million contract to contribute to the US Air Force’s T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program by delivering maintenance training solutions. The three-year task order,...

January 4, 2026
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North Korea Moves Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Closer to Operational Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a launch training drill with its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, signaling continued progress toward operational deployment of advanced long-range strike capabilities, according to a January...

January 2, 2026
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U.S. Marines launch new training pipeline to grow FPV attack drone capabilities

The U.S. Marine Corps has rolled out a new training and certification framework designed to rapidly scale the number of Marines qualified to operate small unmanned aerial systems, reflecting...