Military officials look to Ukraine war for new lessons in training
“This ... is not only a war against Ukraine,” said Maj. Gen. Serhii Salkutsan, its NATO military liaison. “This is a war against the ... civilized world."
Can the Air Force train nearly 1,500 pilots this year?
The Air Force's annual pilot production goals often prove elusive.
Air Force promotes 1 in 5 eligible airmen to chief master sergeant
Airmen typically spend at least 22 years in uniform before making it to chief master sergeant, or E-9.
Space Force training takes shape as service turns 3
“We're considering now moving the needle back into training with live operations," Space Force training boss Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton said.
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Air Force promotes 1 in 5 eligible airmen to chief master sergeant
Airmen typically spend at least 22 years in uniform before making it to chief master sergeant, or E-9.
Space Force training takes shape as service turns 3
“We're considering now moving the needle back into training with live operations," Space Force training boss Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton said.
Here’s the new Marine Corps strategy for training future troops
The blueprint comprises three overarching projects dubbed “Triumph,” “Trident” and “Tripoli."
US Air Force’s AdAir fighter training needs a road map
AdAir has had a sluggish start within the Air Force while the service struggles with major internal issues.
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Advanced threats, operational changes drive training transformation for US Marines
Marines say live training is the gold standard for infantry — but they're increasingly seeing where that needs to be supplemented with synthetic training opportunities.
Lockheed unveils pared-down F-35 trainer with same software capability but a 90% reduced footprint
Lockheed Martin spent its own money developing this LITE trainer over the last 18 months after hearing signals from F-35 customers that they needed more training capacity for less cost.
With T-7 on the way, why is ACC eyeing a new trainer?
While the Air Force has a new trainer designed to teach new pilots how to fly in 5th generation fighter aircraft, the T-7A Red Hawk, Air Combat Command has started exploring the possibility of another Advanced Tactical Trainer.
US Navy wants to create more lethal pilots for less money with simulators
The Navy wants to create better pilots for less cost, relying on simulators for more basic-level training and preserving the expensive live-flight hours for high-end tactics.
Unvaccinated Guardsmen won’t be able to drill or draw federal pay: SECDEF memo
Guardsmen who refuse vaccination will not be able to participate in any drills or federal training, which could jeopardize their ability to stay in the military.
US Navy, Marines look for training systems with accurate adversaries, ability to track individual performance
The Navy and Marine Corps want a Peloton-like training system that lets individual service members see their physical and occupational history, strive to demonstrate improvements -- and be able to log in from anywhere in the globe as they move from assignment to assignment.
Boeing starts production of T-7 training jet simulators
Boeing will deliver the first ground-based training systems to the Air Force in 2023.
By Valerie Insinna
Wanted: Virtual reality headsets that aren’t made in China
Without changes to manufacturers' supply chains, it's proving difficult for the U.S. Air Force to bring virtual reality into the classified world.
By Valerie Insinna
Six small simulation companies rack up $1M contracts after ‘Shark Tank’-style pitches to US Air Force
One company exec even had Mark Cuban-themed nightmares.
By Valerie Insinna
Cubic seeks 2020 contract to integrate the F-35 with a cutting-edge training tool
To emulate complex Russian or Chinese threats, the U.S. Air Force and Navy are hoping to use virtual and simulated elements in live training.
By Valerie Insinna
