THE WORLD’S PREMIER
MILITARY FLIGHT TRAINING CONFERENCE

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Few conferences have an impact on the Defence Flight Training sector in the same way and magnitude as Defence IQ’s Military Flight Training conference. MFT not only brings the most critical thinkers and decision-makers to discuss the most pertinent Military Flight Training topics, but it also provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with them in a manner that matters. In this Post-Show report, we cover:

• Our attendees' feedback on how we delivered a premier conference.
• Last year's conference summary and highlights
• How we plan to take MFT even further in 2025
  

Several nations have developed or are developing 4.5th, 5th, or even 6th-generation fighters and the next generation of military helicopters and transports. The shift in capabilities afforded by the new generation of aircraft, combined with other challenges, such as budget constraints and pilot retention, have dramatically affected the Military Flight Training sector. Perhaps most radically, near-peer competition has put additional strains on global air forces to ensure their pilots can face opposing forces with comparable capabilities. Taking notes of these trends and forecasting the markets will be essential for developing partnerships between industry and the forces, and with this in mind, we are offering this market report, which covers:

• The most important and valuable programmes globally
• Trends which each continent is following
• Spending forecasts in military flight training
  

With a CAGR of 7%, this report of the most active markets shows a bright future for military flight training. The growth is due to a robust acquisition of next-generation aircraft and rotorcraft for training. At the same time, there is a concrete effort to develop virtual and synthetic capabilities for cost and carbon reduction. These factors result in a dynamic market that aims to prepare the next generation of aviators as best it can, while facing the challenges posed by the pilot shortage and the adoption of 4th generation and above aircraft. This document is a must-read for anybody in the MFT environment.

In this bespoke piece, Colonel Timothy E. Beers covers the state-of-play of the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS). As an agency that champions multi-domain training and readiness through modelling and simulation, they operate at the very cutting edge of M&S concepts and technologies by encouraging innovation to meet future operational needs. This interview covers:

• the immediate plans of the agency
• how to best engage with them at MFT
• a taster of what he will cover at MFT
  

Joachim Hofbauer gives a first-hand interview on the NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE). The multinational initiative essentially brings a new way to train aircrews. Described as the “New Kid On the Block”, the initiative has the potential to revolutionise training through the creation of a “google flights” like capability for managing multinational aircrew training from its inception to its end. The piece delves into to the current state-of-play, opportunities, and challenges relating to the programme.

Group Captain Mike Jordan has recently been promoted to commandant of the Central Flying School (CFS) in the UK. Responsible for training instructors, he gives an exclusive interview to Defence iQ where he gives insight into:

• The current state-of-play in military flight training
• The challenges and opportunities faced by the CFS
• The implications of the rise of synthetic training
• What he will bring to the school
  

Defence iQ had the privilege to interview Gp Capt. Higgins from the Central Flying School (CFS) based at RAF Cranwell. He is part of an RAF unit, which assures the quality and excellence of aircrew instruction. The interview gives insight into the “modus operandi” of one of the top tier aircrew training organisations in Europe. 

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Pilot retention remains one of the main challenges for modern air forces. Major Rosenqivist, MFT Project Manager of the Swedish Airforce, shares his views on how the SWAF has addressed this challenge. Through a combination of the “Swedish Mindset”, new training tools and partnerships, Sweden has, in many ways, become a benchmark in pilot retention. Major Rosenqivist reflects on Sweden's progress while briefly reflecting on the implications of Sweden joining NATO.

This Article:

• Covers Sweden's relative success in pilot retention

• Discusses Swedish cultural impact on pilot training

• Poses the question of where Swedish Pilot training goes from here within NATO

Download the official presentation delivered by Brigadier General Edi Turco at the 2024 Military Flight Training Conference.

Discover how the Italian Air Force is leading the way with cutting-edge training technologies:

• Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Systems
• Embedded Tactical Training System (ETTS)
• Simulator-Based Training (CBT/SBT)
• Full Mission Simulators and the T-346
• Integrated Training System (ITS) 

Why Download?

This exclusive presentation gives you a sneak peek into the high-caliber content you can expect at the 2025 Military Flight Training Conference, where 300+ leaders from over 40 nations will address the training challenges for aircrews across fixed wing, rotary wing, and 5th/6th generation fighter aircraft.

This presentation covers the Training System Requirements of the Bundeswehr as they adopt “Advanced Embedded Tactical Training”

Air Commodore Strong covers the Royal Australian Air Force Strategy in delivering a resilient training programme

The presentation delivers the current efforts of the Finnish Air Force in preparing for a 5th gen age.

Major Rosenqvist covers where the SwAF is now and where it wants to be