More than 1,000 personnel from 21 countries and organisations as well as non-European observers participated in the multinational Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) exercise Bison Counter 2016 (BC16). The exercise was hosted by the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Göta Engineers Regiment from 15 to 27 August 2016. It was ...
Thales Deutschland has received an order from Germany’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Utilisation (BAAINBw) for the modernisation of all small arms / handheld anti-tank weapons shooting simulator training devices (AGSHP) in use with the Federal Armed Forces. The order volume is approximately €5 million and is to be ...
Enhanced behaviour modelling software has now been developed that could eventually create real-time combat simulations. Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed simulation software so lean that it is the fastest in the world at modifying existing combat strategies to improve established doctrine. Software developer Dr Matt Selway said his ...
Boeing is to deliver 50 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to the British Army under an agreement signed between the US and UK Governments. The agreement, announced by the Ministry of Defence on 11th July, is also a precursor to potential significant long-term support opportunities for Boeing. Boeing has a long-standing relationship with ...