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MoD Families Days

MoD Families Days

Pennant Training Systems Ltd was delighted to support both recent MoD Families Days on the 25th July and 8th August. The Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer (VRPT) was a great attraction for the families and an excellent capability demonstrator for the company. Both...

SimTecT 2013

SimTecT 2013

The Asia-Pacific Simulation Training Conference and Exhibition, SimTecT, took place in Queensland, Australia last month. Pennant Australasia was there in force showcasing a number of Pennant training products reinforcing Pennant’s growing footprint in the region....

Pennant adopts latest HMD tech

Pennant adopts latest HMD tech

Pennant is an early adopter of the latest head mounted display (HMD) technology, the Oculus Rift. Although the official public release is not expected until 2014, Pennant is already part of the developer community and is currently implementing them into future VR...

Pennant Awarded New FsAST Integrated Support Contract (FISC) with the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Agency

Pennant Awarded New FsAST Integrated Support Contract (FISC) with the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Agency

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) has successfully been awarded a Support Contract for training devices located at the Defence Schools of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE) Cosford, Arborfield, Gosport and a number of other military training establishments....

Skydive Pursuits is the ultimate thrill ride!

Become a skydiver and freefall into exotic locations. Steer your parachute around hilly obstacles and collect as many points as you can.Collect points by flying through the gates. Higher accuracy means more points. Finally, land on a giant target on the ground to score more points. Skydive Pursuits has Game Centre leaderboard integration so challenge your friends to beat your score! Features: Ten built-in levels Expansion packs may be downloaded via in-app purchase Realistic parachute flight Freefall and under-canopy flight Expansive 3D environments Floating rings to fly through Tilt your...

Pennant International Group plc Contract win

Pennant International Group plc (“Pennant” or the “Group”), the AIM quoted supplier of integrated logistic support solutions, products and services, principally to the defence, rail, aerospace and naval sectors and to Government Departments, is pleased to announce that Public Works and Government Services Canada (“PWGSC”) has awarded a services consulting contract to Pennant Canada Limited in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Click HERE to view the attached file.

MoD Families Days

Three people of different nationalities in an army, sailoring and air force uniform

Pennant Training Systems Ltd was delighted to support both recent MoD Families Days on the 25th July and 8th August. The Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer (VRPT) was a great attraction for the families and an excellent capability demonstrator for the company. Both days were blessed with sunshine and a good time was had by all. 

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2014

Pennant International Group plc (&quot Pennant &quot or &quot the Group &quot), the AIM quoted supplier of integrated logistic support solutions, products and services, principally to the defence, rail, aerospace and naval sectors and to Government Departments, is pleased to announce Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2014. Click HERE to view the attached...

Defence Human Capability Science and Technology Centre Registered Supplier

Pennant International Group is now a registered supplier for the Defence Human Capability Science and Technology Centre (DHCSTC). Company representatives will be attending a Supplier Networking Event on Thursday 19 June 2014 in the Presentation Theatre, 2nd Floor, BAE Systems Park Centre, Farnborough GU14 6XN.For further details please contact Andy McGowan (Senior Business Development Manager)

Pennant welcomes Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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On Wednesday 26th March 2014 DSTL Head of Supplier Engagement, Andrew Nicholson, visited the Pennant International Group Headquarters in Cheltenham. Accompanying him on the visit was Mr Neil Smith (Technical Partner for Training Programmes). In support of the visit, Pennant conducted technology presentations covering current products and capabilities, along with demonstrations and discussion surrounding ongoing research projects.Defence Science and Technology Laboratory maximise the impact of science and technology for the defence and security of the United Kingdom. It leads the...

SimTecT 2013

The Asia-Pacific Simulation Training Conference and Exhibition, SimTecT, took place in Queensland, Australia last month. Pennant Australasia was there in force showcasing a number of Pennant training products reinforcing Pennant’s growing footprint in the region. The feedback from the team is: SimTecT 2013 was a huge success with much interest generated in the Australian Defence and New Zealand Defence, as well as industry. Many meetings are scheduled to follow in the coming months to further introduce Pennant's...

Pennant adopts latest HMD tech

Pennant is an early adopter of the latest head mounted display (HMD) technology, the Oculus Rift. Although the official public release is not expected until 2014, Pennant is already part of the developer community and is currently implementing them into future VR products, alongside its existing HMD (Sony HMZ-T2) and motion tracking technology.

Pennant Approved as a CBT supplier

Pennant has been providing Manuals and Training services in the International Rail Industry for many years, these services are continually changing with customer requirements as they embrace technology. We have now completed a number of Computer Based Training deliveries for both infrastructure and Rolling Stock projects.Recently, following tender activity Pennant is delighted to have been approved as an accepted supplier to provide Computer Based Training to Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Pennant Awarded New FsAST Integrated Support Contract (FISC) with the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Agency

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) has successfully been awarded a Support Contract for training devices located at the Defence Schools of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE) Cosford, Arborfield, Gosport and a number of other military training establishments. This Contract is an amalgamation of four Contracts into a single FsAST Integrated Support Contract (FISC). The Contract will provide Preventative and Corrective maintenance for 38 equipment types across 21 military sites. Managed by the Flight Simulators and Synthetic Trainers (FsAST) Project Team (PT). The training devices will...

BAE Systems, Pennant and RMIT awarded ADF Aviation Technical Training Project

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Williamtown, Australia - As previously announced to the London Stock Exchange, Pennant International Group plc ("Pennant") is delighted to confirm that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pennant Training Systems Limited, has been awarded a contract worth approximately £16 million by BAE Systems Australia Limited. The contract is for the development and through-life support of training equipment. BAE Systems Australia, together with Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) and RMIT University, have been awarded the contract to provide a leading-edge aviation technical training capability to...

Pennant Awarded Contract for a Virtual Reality Parachute Flight Simulator

Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) has been awarded a contract for the design, development and production of a Parachute Flight Simulator (PFS) for the Singapore Armed Forces. The PFS will provide realistic training to improve the proficiency of parachutists in military free-fall and static-line training. The system will use a Virtual Reality (VR) environment to provide 3D immersive training in deployment of parachutes, under canopy flying techniques, flight emergencies and landing phases. This is the second success for Pennant with this innovative and cost effective product. The...

£16million Five Year Contract Awarded

Pennant International Group plc (‘Company'), the AIM quoted supplier of integrated logistics support solutions, products and services, principally to the defence, rail, aerospace and naval sectors, and to Government departments is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract worth approximately £16 million over 5 years. The contract is the largest ever won by the Group and is for the development and through life support of training equipment. It has the potential for extensions up to 20 years. Enquiries:   Pennant International Group plcwww.pennantplc.comChris...

Australian Industry & Defence Network (Victoria) celebrates Special Awards

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On the 27th November 2012 Australia's peak industry association for defence and security sector SME's, the Australian Industry and Defence Network - Victoria (AIDN-Vic), hosted a Special Awards dinner where Pennant Australasia and fourteen other companies were recognised for their fifteen year membership and contribution to the Australian defence market. David Stephan (General Manager, Pennant Australasia) was pleased to accept the award on behalf of the Pennant group of companies, its senior management, and team members who have contributed to Pennant's ongoing success. Pennant...

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2012

Pennant International Group plc ("Pennant" or "the Group"), the AIM quoted supplier of integrated logistic support solutions, products and services, principally to the defence, rail, aerospace and naval sectors and to Government Departments, is pleased to announce Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2012.

Pennant awarded Australian Defence Organisation LORS accreditation (18th May 2012)

Pennant Australasia Pty Ltd is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Letter of Recognised Supply under the new Australian Defence Organisation LORS scheme. David Stephan Manager of Pennant Australasia Pty Ltd said, ‘We are delighted to receive the ADO Letter of Recognised supply, it recognises the contributions companies such as Pennant make to the Australian Defence Organisation. Pennant continues to support the ADO and broader Australian defence industry through our extensive experience in ILS and Training solutions." Pennant Australasia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of...