The MOD’s UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has signed a contract to provide helicopter training for new Rotary Wing pilots. The UKMFTS contract is worth £183million and will provide new simulator and infrastructure improvements as well as support in attracting personnel for helicopter training. The Rotary Wing contract amendment was ...
An EDA Tactics Symposium event attracted helicopter specialists from 11 participating member states. Tactics specialists attended the annual European Defence Agency (EDA) Tactics Symposium event to share expertise and best practices. The event took place at the Air Manoeuvre, Training and Exercise Centre (AMTEC) in Celle, Germany. The event was attended by ...
Troops took part in Exercise Polar Force in Alaska to test Agile Combat Employment in extreme and difficult environments. The US Air Force took part in the biannual Exercise Polar Force to test Agile Combat Employment including medical aid in Alaska. The training develops skills needed for harsh environments such as ...
Project DaVinci saw US trainee pilots use virtual reality to enhance helicopter training for search and rescue missions. The 23rd Flying Training squadron is aiming to improve helicopter training for pilots working on missions such as search and rescue and special operations. The project is part of the Rotary-wing Next project ...