04 Sep 25. Havelsan, Calidus to develop B-250 aircraft training system. Havelsan’s training systems will be installed at Calidus facilities in the UAE. Turkish company Havelsan has established a long-term partnership with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Calidus to build an integrated training solution for the B-250 light attack and trainer aircraft. The agreement was signed during the IDEF 2025 event and follows an initial protocol established at the Saha Expo in 2023. The contract will see Havelsan supply a range of training solutions to facilitate various stages of pilot training. These include a Flight Training Device (FTD) for a virtual environment simulating real-world missions and flight conditions and a Part Task Trainers (PTT) designed for specific aircraft systems and manoeuvres. Havelsan will also deliver a Cockpit Entry/Exit Simulator (CIES) aimed at instructing pilots on safe egress methods during emergencies, a Briefing and Debriefing Station (DBR), a tool for mission preparation and after-action reviews and a Computer-Based Training (CBT) programme that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application. These systems will be integrated into Calidus’s facilities within the UAE. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
29 Aug 25. U.S., Panamanian Forces Participate in Pilot Jungle Training Course. U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, recently conducted a pilot jungle survival orientation course alongside Panamanian security forces at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panama. The combined training program, developed in partnership with Panama’s military and the U.S. Army’s Jungle Operations Training Center, focused on survival skills, tactical combat care and patrol tactics in challenging jungle terrain. Medical personnel assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo provided vital support with HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and medical evacuation training as part of the course. The exercise strengthened bilateral military cooperation and regional security capabilities while fostering interoperability between U.S. and Panamanian forces. (Source: U.S. DoD)