USAF A-10C Phase 1 desktop training system nears initial operating capability

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The production-standard version of the A-10C Phase 1 desktop training system (DTS) produced for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Air National Guard (ANG) will achieve its initial operating capability in February 2007. The Phase I DTS is designed to provide low-cost portable simulation training for pilots converting from the A-10A to the A-10C and for continuation training while the A-10C has new multifunction color displays, and state-of-the art precision engagement capabilities.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Electrical equipment & supplies, not elsewhere classified, Schools & educational services, not elsewhere classified, Civil Aircraft Trainers & Simulators, Aircraft Training Services, Other Technical and Trade Schools, Evaluation, United States. Air Force, Technology application, Flight training, Flight simulators

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Unmanned vehicle challenge attracts 195 contenders

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DARPA's 2005 Grand Challenge with a $2 million cash prize for an autonomous ground vehicle that can plan, negotiate and complete a 175-mile desert trail in less than 10 hours has attracted almost 200 contenders. The (DARPA) will be cutting the entries to 40 qualifiers and then to 20 finalists who earn a slot in the race.

Product development, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Defense contracts, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Government contract, Defence contracts

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