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Gladiator Steps Into the Distributed Synthetic Training Arena

Jul 8, 2024 | halldale.com | Dim Jones

In 2010, MS&T’s Dim Jones visited the Air Battlespace Training Centre (ABTC) at RAF Waddington, at that time the host of the Iraq/Afghanistan era Distributed Synthetic Air-Land Training (DSALT), which ran until 2019. By then, the Defence Operational Training Capability (DOTC) programme had commenced, the air element of which (DOTC(A)) became known as Gladiator. MS&T reported progress on this in 2020 – but much water has flown under many bridges since then.
DSET 2024 – A Unique Event for the S&T Community

Jul 2, 2024 | halldale.com | Andy Fawkes |Dim Jones

DSET 2024UncompromisingMilitary training is a diverse endeavour and whatever technology brings to bear it is still very much led, designed, delivered and evaluated by people. Apart from the wider social dimension, it is right then that DSET’s organisers Ruddy Nice took an uncompromising approach to diversity and inclusion for its speakers and themes making it a truly unique event in the MS&T calendar.
Joint/Cyber | Halldale Group

Jun 26, 2024 | halldale.com | Atul Chandra |Marty Kauchak |Dim Jones

09Sep2024 Aviation Psychologist Aleksandra Kapela will use her APATS 2024 presentation to look beyond the intricacies of technology and operations to focus on a crucial concern often overlooked: the mental well-being of Gen Z pilots. APATS 2023 marked our triumphant live return to Singapore post-pandemic, surpassing all expectations with a grand showcase of aviation training excellence.
Red 6 Reaching New Heights through More Partnerships, ATARS Advancements and More

May 1, 2024 | halldale.com | Andy Fawkes |Dim Jones

A year ago, in the margins of Defence iQ’s Military Flight Training conference, MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones spoke with Daniel Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Red 6. At this year’s event, we linked up again with him to find out what he and the company have been doing in the past twelve months. If you are not familiar with Red 6 and the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) technology, an unexpurgated resume is at: An Interview With Red 6 CEO Daniel Robinson | Halldale Group.
Renewed Passion and Purpose at BISim

Apr 23, 2024 | halldale.com | Andy Fawkes |Dim Jones

At a busy IT²EC 2024 show in London, MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones spoke to Bohemia Interactive Simulations’ (BISimTM) President, Rahul C. Thakkar and Chief Product Officer, Pete Morrison about BISim’s latest product, business strategy and the future of simulation and training.
Military Flight Training 2024

Apr 4, 2024 | halldale.com | Andy Fawkes |Dim Jones

The annual Defence iQ Military Flight Training Conference took place at The Millenium Gloucester Hotel in London between 26th and 28th March 2024. MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones were in attendance. VenueThis year’s conference returned to Central London from the location of the last couple of years, which was closer to Heathrow.
Training for MDO and Integrated Ops: The UK Way

Feb 28, 2024 | halldale.com | Dim Jones

The capability of conducting Multi-Domain Operations is currently an aspiration of both NATO and some member nations. However, this is easy to say, more difficult to define, and harder still to do. MS&T’s UK-based special correspondent Dim Jones explores how far down this road the UK is and, crucially, what plans it has for training to achieve its objective. The five domains involved are: Land; Air; Maritime; Space and Cyber.
DSET: Strength to Strength

Jun 26, 2023 | halldale.com | Andy Fawkes |Dim Jones

In terms of longevity, DSET is still very much the ‘new kid on the block’ in the field of European S&T events. However, the impressive growth in both attendance and military and industry participation, particularly the last couple of years, means that it now ranks alongside IT2EC, a huge achievement in view of the pandemic hiatus.
An Interview With Red 6 CEO Daniel Robinson

May 29, 2023 | halldale.com | Andy Fawkes |Dim Jones

MS&T’s Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones had the opportunity to chat with Daniel Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of augmented-reality company Red 6, a former RAF Tornado F3 pilot and the first non-US pilot to fly the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor operationally.
DSET Set for Banner Event in Bristol

May 17, 2023 | halldale.com | Dim Jones

The 8th iteration of the Defence Simulation, Education and Training (DSET) conference and exhibition will take place 5-8 June 2023, live at the Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol and also online. MS&T Magazine is the Lead Media Sponsor. Dim Jones previews the event. The Ashton Gate Stadium, situated to the south of the city centre, is a sporting venue, home to the Bristol Bears Rugby Union Football Club and Bristol City Football Club.