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The Mercian Regiment trains with inflatable wall system

Homeland January 31, 2020

Wiltshire-based Mercian Regiment has been using an inflatable wall system to create an urban environment during training exercises. The inflatable wall system was delivered to 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment for use in training exercises at the Wiltshire base. The system, known as the Inflatable Walls Training System (IWTS), consists of ...

Dstl opens first defence wargaming centre

Homeland January 23, 2020

Dstl has opened the first dedicated defence wargaming centre for use by the RAF, Navy, and Army near Portsmouth. The Defence Wargaming Centre (DWC) was opened by Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) last month, with the RAF completing the inaugural exercise, Eagle Warrior 19. The DWC has been established to ...

EDA members complete energy management course

Land October 24, 2019

The EDA held the first energy management course which featured 17 students from member states learning how to improve energy efficiency. The course taught energy management in defence and was attended by representatives from navies, armies, and air forces. The Defence Energy Manager’s Course (DEMC) aims to teach EDA (European Defence ...

NATO troops from 14 countries collaborate in UK exercise

Land October 14, 2019

Over 3,000 NATO troops have travelled to take part in UK exercise Joint Warrior to improve defensive techniques. Aircraft, NATO troops, ships, and submarines travelled to Scotland and Northern England for the UK exercise to improve defence techniques. Exercise Joint Warrior brings together NATO member nations to train together, including Japan ...