UK Tests Helicopter-Drone Tactics in Norwegian Fjord Drills
The UK Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopter crews have trained alongside unmanned aerial systems during the three-week Tamber Shield exercise in Norway’s fjords, focused on countering high-speed littoral threats.
US Air Force Grounds T-38 Fleet After Training Jet Crash
The US Air Force has halted activities of its entire T-38 Talon fleet following a crash involving an aircraft assigned to Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi.
US Army Builds New Bayonet Assault Course at Ranger School
The US Army Ranger School has introduced a new bayonet obstacle course at Fort Benning, Georgia, expanding its demanding combat preparatory pipeline.
xReality Completes MR Tech Project With Pentagon, Wins First Supply Deal
xReality Group has finalized a $3.9-million contract with the US Department of Defense and secured the first sale of its new MR-1 mixed reality training platform to another Pentagon customer.
AI Training Now Required Across US Marine Corps
New mandatory coursework introduces Marines to generative AI, operational use cases, and digital readiness initiatives.
Pentagon Sends Reps to Absorb Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Techniques
The US Department of Defense has deployed representatives to Ukraine to study drone combat and apply battlefield lessons to American military operations.
US Navy Opens Laser Weapons Course for Sailors
The US Navy has launched a new training program for sailors operating laser weapons at its Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory in California.
Lockheed to Supply Training Package for US Navy TACAMO Aircraft Program
Lockheed Martin will provide training devices and support services for the US Navy’s ongoing Take Charge and Move Out modernization program.
NATO Taps Ukrainian Drone Operators to Replicate Battlefield Threats in Drills
NATO is integrating Ukrainian drone operators into its military drills to replicate battlefield conditions shaped by the war against Russia.
Apache Training Enters AI-Assisted Era With DigiFlight’s ‘Phoenix’ Simulator
Training for the AH-64 Apache helicopter could soon look less like rehearsal and more like the real thing.
Second Bend Labs Launches Multi-Domain Training Site
Second Bend Labs has launched a privately operated defense training and testing site on the border between Georgia and Florida.
South Korea Plans 11,000-Drone Purchase to Expand Military Training
South Korea’s military plans to acquire around 11,000 commercial drones for training by the end of the year.
Operator XR Elevates Counter-Drone Training With New Virtual Reality Tech
Australian firm Operator XR is advancing counter-unmanned aerial systems training with Interceptor, a virtual reality system designed to simulate realistic scenarios.
Textron to Provide T-6 Texan II Fleet Support for US Military
Textron Aviation Defense has secured a contract valued at more than $150 million to deliver program management and maintenance support for the US military’s T-6 Texan II training aircraft.
Chile’s New T-40 Newen Trainer Moves Pilot Training Into Digital Era
Chile is reworking how it trains military pilots with the debut of the T-40 Newen, a next-gen trainer aircraft built around advanced systems and a connected training approach.
Babcock Secures Four-Year Extension for British Light Aircraft Training Support
Babcock International Group has signed a contract extension to continue supporting the Royal Air Force’s Light Aircraft Flying Task program.
US Base in Turkey Boosts Defense With CROWS Squad Certification
The US Air Force has certified personnel at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, expanding the pool of qualified operators for installation security.
South Korean Flight Testers to Receive Training in UK
The Republic of Korea Air Force has signed an agreement with QinetiQ to train its aviators at the Empire Test Pilots' School in the UK.
M1 Advances to Final Stage of US Army’s New Helicopter Training Program
The US Army has selected M1 Support Services to advance to the fourth and final phase of its Flight School Next competition.
Nordic Firms Deploy Extended Reality Military Training Platform for Ukraine
Varjo has partnered with Fynd Reality to supply extended reality hardware for a training program supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Northern Marianas Locals Oppose Expanded US Military Activity
Northern Marianas residents across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota have urged US officials to halt expanded military activity in the region, citing gaps in analysis tied to a draft environmental assessment document.
Shield AI Grows Simulation Capabilities With Aechelon Technology Buyout
Shield AI has announced its plan to acquire California-based Aechelon Technology as it expands its autonomous systems portfolio.
US to Launch Drone Training at Exercise African Lion 2026
The US Army will introduce unmanned aerial system training during the African Lion 2026 exercise, aiming to strengthen regional security capabilities and integrate emerging technologies into operations.
Poland Declines Joint Military Training Ground Plan With Lithuania
Poland has declined Lithuania’s proposal to jointly develop a military training area along their shared border.
