With the high cost of flying, more forces are looking at simulations to bridge the gap in flying hours. In this exclusive interview with Lieutenant Colonel Steve Briones, USAF Commander, Detachment 24, Pilot Training Transformation, he discusses the future of combat training and the challenges and opportunities faced. From off-the-shelf...

Increasingly sophisticated flight simulation technology is shaping the military training landscape - but can it ensure the lethality of our next generation of aviators? In this exclusive interview with retired Lieutenant General of the United States Air Force Anthony "Tony" Rock, we assess the state, capabilities, threats, and opportunities of...

The Ukrainian War has resulted in several supply chain problems for nations with Russian or Soviet sourced equipment. This has resulted in several nations looking towards replacing them with NATO aircraft, the F-16 being a market favourite. Changing from one aircraft to the other is not a simple endeavour, as...

An exclusive presentation from Lieutenant Colonel Eric Frahm, 19th AF Liaison to DIU Mountain View, CA, Defense Innovation Unit, which was delivered at the 2022 conference, on Next-Generation Technologies for Flight Training, and covers:Foundational Principles of Next-Generation Training 3 Meta-Trends Revolutionizing Training and Operations The Road to Today Adaptive Learning Vision Hallmarks...

To give you a preview of what you can expect by attending MFT USA, check out this exclusive presentation from the USAF, which was delivered at the 2022 conference, on Future Fighter Training (REFORGE).The presentation was delivered by David Timm, ACC A5XAnalyst, SME, Reforge, Air Superiority, AIM, Air Combat Command,...

View the attendee snapshot to find out which companies of key U.S. and allied military leaders, and industry decision-makers, who attended our last conference, many of which have confirmed their attendance again for 2023.

Check out this exclusive presentation from 2-Star Conference Partner, Leonardo, which was delivered at the MFT USA 2022 conference, on the M-346 AJT – Advanced Jet Trainer; a Leonardo Integrated Solution for US Training Needs.

The Military currently faces a shortage of 2,000 pilot in the force. To combat this, a variety of strategies are in place. From VRAAD to aggressive recruitment initiatives, the Military is doing all that it can to not only keep the strong personnel it already has, but also to recruit...

Major General Craig D. Wills, Commander of the 19th Air Force USAF, gives an update on what they have been up to and how they have been to maximise the resources available to produce world-class Pilot Training.

Donn Yates, Boeings Director Business of Development, relates what he has learned as an Air Power practitioner of twenty-five years. His industry and Airforce commander experience has helped him build a solid foundation as an Air Training expert, with the eight main tenants he presents on what operating a fighter...

Jim Chittenden, deputy of strategic growth and development VP for CAE, delivers the 2022 Military Flight Training Opening Remarks. Jim sets the tone and the scene by briefly going into the industry’s latest developments and challenges. Most importantly, he sets out the conference goals like increasing engagement and cooperation in...

Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Anthony Rock, chair of the 2022 Military Flight Training UK, goes into the history and importance of the conference. MFT remains the benchmark, with more than forty nations represented across military, industry, and government.

Daniele Cucchi, Aviation Support Programme Manager for the NSPA, delivers a presentation on NATO’s involvement in the Military Flight Training Domain. As the lead organisation for multi-national procurement for NATO nations, the NSPA oversees the partnerships in various fields, including fixed and non-fixed wing training. Furthermore, with the upcoming NATO...

Lockheed Martin’s Vice president and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Training and Logistics Solutions, Chauncey McIntosh, has a fire-side chat with Air Commodore Ian J. Sharrocks, Director of Flying Training, No 22 Group. They discuss their personal experiences and the advancements in Military Flight Training. As veterans of the sector,...

The Military Flight Training Industry Panel hosted industry experts such as Air Marshal (Ret’d) Stuart Evans (NATO), Jim Chittenden (CAE Defence & Security), Peter Fedak (SkyAlyne), Lt. Gen Settimo Caputo (Leonardo), and Thomas Quelly (Lockheed Martin). Together they paint a detailed industry landscape of Military Flight Training valuable to both...

Head of the Multinational Capability Cooperation Unit, Joachim Hofbauer, will present NFTE (NATO Flight Training Europe). He explains the ins and outs of the programme, including its value proposition. The initiative aims to reduce the trans-Atlantic burden-sharing and deliver aircrew training under favourable conditions. As a significant programme still in...

Regan Patrick, the Chief Learning Officer for CAE Defence and Security, presents on Innovation in Military Flight Training & Adaptive Learning. Here, he explores adaptive learning, a customised learning approach which focuses on “Transformation” rather than “Production” of aviators. As teaching technology develops, so can the concept of teaching itself.

The British-made Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer currently provides pilot training for 21 of the world's air forces. Archie Neill, business development director for BAE's defence information, training and services unit, takes Defence IQ through the benefits the company's solutions provide during the annual Military Flight Training conference (London, UK).

Review this list of attendees and organizations from previous our Military Flight Training event!

View the attendee snapshot to find out which companies of key U.S. and allied military leaders, and industry decision-makers, will be in attendance. Don't miss the opportunity to network with the aviation community, build new connections, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge on ways to accelerate flight training.

The need for combat flight training and simulation has been around for over a century now. In 1914 ground based simulators were designed to better help the air gunners perfect their ability to effectively hit targets. Fast forward one hundred years... read more

Earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force finally rubber-stamped funding for its T-X fixed-wing trainer modernisation programme...

Part 1 of the USA's Market Report on Military Flight Training statistics. This includes fixed-wing training aircraft as well as rotary-wing training air craft. Market overviews, as well as notable key programs and requirements are also featured in this comprehensive report.

Incorporating new training styles and providing the latest in flight simulator technology to deliver pilot trainingDeveloping instructional plans for future pilot classes to fly existing and future aircraftEquipping new pilots with the necessary skills for successful operational deploymentCircumventing budget shortages through smarter use of resources in pilot trainingPresentation by Colonel...

CNO guidanceLive, Virtual, Constructive for Training (LVCT)Addressing LVCT ChangeLVCT Management: Organize for enterprise approachLVC Distributed Operations Center (LVCDOC): Create a technical gap ID and R&D LVC environmentPresentation by Kent Gritton, NAWCTSD

Priorities for innovating trainingsMachine learning and AI for next generation pilot trainingPresentations by Lt. Col Matthew D. Strohmeyer, Commander, 560th Flying Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force

Basic training to high performance, high reliability environmentsAdaptive learning has transformational potential for all levels of training where the resulting performance mattersLearning engineering for the future needs to advance, the impact will be significantPresentations by Ulrik Juul Christensen, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Area9 Lyceum

The World’s Air Forces operate 9,495 fixed-wing training aircraft and helicopters with almost 500 currently on order. Ahead of Military Flight Training 2022, IDGA + Defence iQ compiled the annual update of its report outlining country-by-country programs and requirements from Air Forces around the world.

A conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schmidt, Director, Strategic Initiatives, T-38, Instructor Pilot, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot TrainingWe sat down with Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schmidt to discuss how the USAF is:Maximizing resource availability, task repetition, and familiarization with the flight environment.Embracing the next generation of flight training technologies such as...

A conversation with Major Michael Rosenquist, Head of Flight Safety and Military Flight Training System PM, Swedish Air Force.We sat down with Major Michael Rosenquist to discuss:advancing operational readiness across the military flight continuumtransferring knowledge from the "Top Gun" generation of pilots to the next generation of traineeshow the introduction...