Defense Systems Training & Simulation News http://www.defensesystems.com/training_and_simulation/index.html en-us Copyright 2006 Defense Systems. All rights Reserved. webmaster@iproduction.com Fri, 16 May 2008 20:12:38 GMT Fri, 16 May 2008 20:12:38 GMT IPS - www.iproduction.com Interoperability path opens Training range builds data bridge for joint exercises. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_3/features/1466-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS USAF spends on flexible microcircuits The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is funding research on thin,flexible transistors that could be developed into high-performanceoptoelectronics. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_3/upfront/1462-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS A virtual plane for Navy techs The Navy has found a better way to troubleshoot an aircraft. It commissioned American Systems to develop simulators for F/A-18C maintenance training. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_3/upfront/1461-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Common sub radio room buzzes on the horizon The Navy’s Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) appears to be moving full speed ahead. With interoperability tests completed for two classes of the fleet’s submarines and a third under way, the automated communications system has been designated as operationally ready for the submarine fleet. Meanwhile, the technology could also find a home in the surface fleet. Elements of the system are being included in Lockheed Martin’s offering for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Airborne, Maritime and Fixed Station (AMF). In addition, the system is being prepared for… http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_2/upfront/1411-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Building defense in depth The Missile Defense Agency promises the reality of global missile defense will be greater than the sum of its parts – but the parts have a long way to go before they fit together. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_2/features/1405-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS A helping hand with legs STAR-TIDES demonstrates portable relief infrastructure. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_2/features/1404-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Marines try plug-and-play SIM The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab looks to simulation to help build warfighting skills. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_1/features/1345-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS First-person no-shooter Sandia Labs develops a video game to teach ‘nonkinetic’ interaction skills. http://www.defensesystems.com/issues/3_1/features/1332-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS