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 our nation's flight training environment. From managing autonomous systems to close-quarter dogfighting, the bar is higher than ever. But in the face of rising global threats - is our training good enough?

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

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 these two aircraft have been developed with different wars in mind. IDGA has had the privilege to interview one of the few pilots who have flown both types. In this piece Todd ‘Leif’ Ericson discusses the differences of the two aircraft from a training and flying perspective. An essential piece of reading for anyone interested in exploring markets with old Russian models and for aviators with interests in better understanding competitor aircraft.