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January 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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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New Product Launches

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...

December 12, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Australia Launches $199M Initiative to Modernise Mission Aircrew Training

The Australian government has allocated more than A$300 million ($199.8 million) to implement a new Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) to enhance and modernise mission aircrew training for...

December 9, 2025
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US Launches Advanced Simulator Offering Realistic FPV Drone Operation Training

A US manufacturer is combining a powerful gaming laptop with a handheld controller to produce a first-person view (FPV) drone simulator designed to offer troops an “extremely realistic” training...

December 3, 2025
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R&D

AV Updates Halo With Intel Tools, VR Training

AeroVironment is upgrading its Halo mission software with the MENTOR VR training environment and a new AI-driven intelligence tool. The VR suite immerses troops in realistic training conditions for...

December 2, 2025
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New Product Launches

Zen Introduces Six Advanced AI-Based Military Training Simulators

Zen Technologies has unveiled six artificial intelligence-driven simulators aimed at transforming military training across land and air defense operations. At the core of the offering are the Tactical Engagement...

December 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Authorizes $1B Helicopter Support and Training Package for Saudi Arabia Amid F-35 Drive

Washington has authorized two potential arms sales to Saudi Arabia worth a combined $1 billion, approving major helicopter sustainment and aviation training packages as Riyadh continues to push for...

November 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Babcock and partner win major global defense training deal

Babcock International has entered into a strategic partnership with New Zealand-based Company-X to broaden the global availability of advanced virtual reality (VR) training solutions for military customers. Announced during...

November 28, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Lithuania invests $278M to upgrade US forces training site

Lithuania has approved a major €240 million ($278 million) investment to expand and modernize the Pabradė Training Area, one of the key sites used by US rotational forces in...