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PulteGroup’s 80th Built to Honor® Home Awarded to U.S. Air Force Veteran in Houston

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The milestone home was awarded to U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Jonathan Olds in Pulte Homes’ Mavera community in Conroe.

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  • The milestone home was awarded to U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Jonathan Olds in Pulte Homes’ Mavera community in Conroe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019632555/en/
    PulteGroup’s 80th Built to Honor® Home Awarded to U.S. Air Force Veteran in Houston (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Staff Sergeant Olds honorably served our country, and it was our privilege to build this home for him and his family as they embark on the next chapter of their lives in Houston,” said Lindy Oliva, Houston division president of PulteGroup.
  • In addition to being the Company’s 80th Built to Honor home, it is the ninth home dedicated by its Houston division.
  • Staff Sergeant Olds joined the U.S. Air Force in 2006 during his senior year of high school.

Varjo Joins Forces with BAE Systems in Project OdySSEy, Showcasing the Future of Military Training

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Working with leading minds in their field and combining it with BAE Systems' pedigree and deep understanding in delivering military training across the world, enables us to rapidly develop training for the future."

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  • Working with leading minds in their field and combining it with BAE Systems' pedigree and deep understanding in delivering military training across the world, enables us to rapidly develop training for the future."
  • "Together with BAE Systems in Project OdySSEy, we are pioneering a new era of training and simulation capabilities.
  • Varjo and BAE Systems will showcase the innovative training and simulation capabilities resulting from Project OdySSEy at DSEI, a global defence and security exhibition at the Excel in London's Royal Victoria Dock on September 12-15.
  • D3A Defense's JTAC Training in Mixed Reality: Explore joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training in mixed reality, where the real and virtual worlds converge.

Varjo Joins Forces with BAE Systems in Project OdySSEy, Showcasing the Future of Military Training

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
JTAC, War, Exhibition, Royal Victoria Dock, Defense, Atmosphere, DSEI, BAE Systems, Eurofighter Typhoon, Military personnel, Microsoft Excel, Pedigree, Virtual reality, Project, Airline, Video game, Varjo

Working with leading minds in their field and combining it with BAE Systems' pedigree and deep understanding in delivering military training across the world, enables us to rapidly develop training for the future."

Key Points: 
  • Working with leading minds in their field and combining it with BAE Systems' pedigree and deep understanding in delivering military training across the world, enables us to rapidly develop training for the future."
  • "Together with BAE Systems in Project OdySSEy, we are pioneering a new era of training and simulation capabilities.
  • Varjo and BAE Systems will showcase the innovative training and simulation capabilities resulting from Project OdySSEy at DSEI, a global defence and security exhibition at the Excel in London's Royal Victoria Dock on September 12-15.
  • D3A Defense's JTAC Training in Mixed Reality: Explore joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training in mixed reality, where the real and virtual worlds converge.

Leonardo DRS Unveils New 5-inch Electro-Optical/Infrared Stabilized Gimbal for Group 1 UAS Platforms

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it is releasing its next-generation 5-inch stabilized, multi-sensor EO/IR payload gimbal, with market leading high-definition nighttime imaging capability.

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  • Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it is releasing its next-generation 5-inch stabilized, multi-sensor EO/IR payload gimbal, with market leading high-definition nighttime imaging capability.
  • The Small Unmanned Aircraft System Tactical Agile Gimbal (STAG)-5 LLD gimbal is designed for small, unmanned aircraft systems, including common launch tube UASs, small tactical multirotor UAVs, and light fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
  • The STAG-5 LLD is the latest advancement in the DRS STAG-5 family of gimbals designed for Class 1 UAS platforms used across the U.S. military for a range of missions.
  • The gimbal systems are highly stabilized, Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) compatible, less than 6” diameter and weigh under five pounds.

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries Completes Investment Alongside Clairvest in Top Aces

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries and Clairvest Group (Clairvest) announced today the completion of a growth equity investment in Top Aces alongside Top Aces’ other shareholders, which includes global investment group CDPQ.

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  • Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries and Clairvest Group (Clairvest) announced today the completion of a growth equity investment in Top Aces alongside Top Aces’ other shareholders, which includes global investment group CDPQ.
  • Top Aces provides advanced adversary air (ADAIR) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training to the armed forces of the United States, Canada, Germany and other NATO allies.
  • Nash Waterman, Head of Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries, said: “We are pleased to partner with Clairvest, CDPQ and the team at Top Aces as they deliver the highest end, real-world adversary training experience while creating significant cost efficiencies for their customers.
  • Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries’ sophistication and agility helped make an otherwise complicated transaction close seamlessly.

Pakistan Air Force Chooses MAK Technologies to Provide MAK ONE Software for Composite Simulation Centre's Synthetic Battlefield Environment

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MAK Technologies (MAK), a company of ST Engineering North America, today announced that the MAK ONE suite of simulation software, including VR-Forces, has been selected for use in Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) simulators for tactical training. VR-Forces will provide the Computer-Generated Forces (CGF) platform to generate Air, Land, Surface, and Sub-surface forces in PAF's Project Vision's large-scale synthetic battlefield environment, as part of its Composite Simulation Centre.

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  • The MAK ONE suite of simulation software, including VR-Forces, has been selected for use in Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) simulators for tactical training.
  • VR-Forces will provide the Computer-Generated Forces (CGF) platform to generate Air, Land, Surface, and Sub-surface forces in PAF's Project Vision's large-scale synthetic battlefield environment, as part of its Composite Simulation Centre.
  • The Composite Simulation Centre is Project Vision's most recent effort to integrate these simulators and build a large-scale battlefield simulation environment.
  • MAK Technologies builds solutions to your unique training challenges, built upon the strength and flexibility of the MAK ONE simulation platform.

Top Aces Announces Military Flight Release for F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Top Aces Corp., a leading provider of advanced adversary training and the only company in the world to own and operate the F-16 commercially, today announced receipt of Military Flight Release (MFR) from the United States Air Force (USAF) for its F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF) aircraft.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Top Aces Corp., a leading provider of advanced adversary training and the only company in the world to own and operate the F-16 commercially, today announced receipt of Military Flight Release (MFR) from the United States Air Force (USAF) for its F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF) aircraft.
  • MFR allows Top Aces' F-16 AAFs, the most sophisticated adversary air platform on the market today, to immediately begin supporting USAF flight training programs.
  • Equipped with Top Aces' proprietary Advanced Aggressor Mission System (AAMS), the F-16 AAF replicates near-peer adversary fighter aircraft.
  • Visit Top Aces at booth 1714 to learn more about the most advanced adversary capabilities currently serving the US Department of Defense.

Trident Systems Incorporated to exhibit at the NGAUS 144th General Conference and Exhibition

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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FAIRIFAX, Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident Systems will exhibit at the NGAUS trade show, booth number 1252, from August 26th to August 29th 2022, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, featuring their handheld tactical voice bridge, the Mini-Secure Communications Controller (Mini-SCC).

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  • Trident Systems Incorporated will present radio interoperability solutions at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) 144th General Conference and Exhibition, booth number 1252, on 26 - 29 August 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Trident Systems is a NGAUS corporate member, and regularly works with the National Guard to improve communications with coalition partners, public safety, and other non-governmental organizations.
  • Trident Systems is a veteran-owned small business that delivers innovative and affordable technology solutions for critical government and commercial needs.
  • Trident develops products in two primary focus areas: Integrated C4I Systems and Electronic Systems .

Textron Aviation Defense Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine achieves Military Type Certification from the United States Air Force

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Textron Aviation Defense today announced the Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine has achieved Military Type Certification (MTC) from the United States Air Force, paving the way for continued global sales of the light attack aircraft.

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  • Textron Aviation Defense today announced the Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine has achieved Military Type Certification (MTC) from the United States Air Force, paving the way for continued global sales of the light attack aircraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220715005324/en/
    The Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • With unmatched tactical flexibility and aircrew protection, the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine delivers a broad spectrum of operational advantages beyond its competitors.
  • The United States Air Force was the launch customer for the AT-6, awarding a contract in 2020 for two AT-6E Wolverines.

Top Aces welcomes new leadership in Europe

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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MONTREAL, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Aces Inc., the leading worldwide provider of contracted adversary air (ADAIR) and close air support (CAS) services, is pleased to announce that Stefan Müller and David Bradshaw have joined Top Aces to lead the company's growth and operations across Europe.

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  • Stefan brings a wealth of experience to Top Aces that begins with an 18-year career with the German Navy and GAF as a fighter pilot.
  • "With its leading-edge technology and highly experienced personnel, Top Aces provides the most advanced air combat training that exists today.
  • Their unique backgrounds and seasoned leadership will prove invaluable throughout Europe as NATO countries increase demand for high quality and representative adversary air training," said Didier Toussaint, Chief Operating Officer at Top Aces.
  • Top Aces provides advanced adversary ("red air") and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training to the world's leading air forces.