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Pennant welcomes Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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...
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 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 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...
Chris Snook visits RAAF Base Wagga
Pennant International Group CEO, Chris Snook pictured with the Pennant ADF ATT support team during a recent visit to RAAF Base...
Interim Report 2013
You can read the announcement and more details on the website.
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....
BAE Systems, Pennant and RMIT awarded ADF Aviation Technical Training Project
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...
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...
£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...
Australian Industry & Defence Network (Victoria) celebrates Special Awards
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...
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...
Pennant will be at InnoTrans 2012
Visit us at InnoTrans Stand 319 Hall 26 where we will be on the UKTI - RIA Stand.
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...
BAE Systems, Pennant and RMIT Target Bid for ADF Aviation Technical Training
Williamtown, Australia - BAE Systems Australia has teamed with Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) and RMIT University, to provide a leading-edge aviation technical training capability to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The ADF Aviation Technical...
Pennant awarded Ministry of Defence FATS 4 accreditation
Pennant is pleased to announce it has been awarded supplier status under the Ministry of Defence new Framework Agreement for Technical Support (FATS4). Chris Snook CEO of Pennant International Group plc said, ‘We are delighted to have achieved FATS4 accreditation...
Pennant become members of the British Institute of Learning & Development (BILD)
Pennant has successfully completed the evaluation process to become a member of the BILD. The BILD is a membership organisation whose vision is to be the UK's preferred Institute for Learning and Development professionals and organisations. BILD is committed to...
Pennant Awarded Contract for the support of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Rail and Police Simulators
Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) has recently been awarded a Contract by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the support of twelve Rail and three Police Simulators at seven separate locations. KMW has delivered full mission simulators to...
Pennant Training Systems Limited in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia and BAE Systems
Pennant Training Systems Limited in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia and BAE Systems, Australia is pleased to announce the successful upgrade of the Hawk Lead-In Fighter training classrooms at Royal Australian Air Force sites in Williamtown, New South...
Pennant welcomes Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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...
Annual Report 2013
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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).
Chris Snook visits RAAF Base Wagga
Pennant International Group CEO, Chris Snook pictured with the Pennant ADF ATT support team during a recent visit to RAAF Base Wagga.Â
Interim Report 2013
You can read the announcement and more details on the website.
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
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
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 will be at InnoTrans 2012
Visit us at InnoTrans Stand 319 Hall 26 where we will be on the UKTI - RIA Stand.
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...
BAE Systems, Pennant and RMIT Target Bid for ADF Aviation Technical Training
Williamtown, Australia - BAE Systems Australia has teamed with Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) and RMIT University, to provide a leading-edge aviation technical training capability to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The ADF Aviation Technical Training (ADF ATT) project will provide aviation and other technical tradespeople within the Australian Defence Force with initial trade skilling and postgraduate technical training. The five year contract commences in December 2012 with the scope to extend to 20 years. It is expected that more than 950 students per year will be...
Pennant awarded Ministry of Defence FATS 4 accreditation
Pennant is pleased to announce it has been awarded supplier status under the Ministry of Defence new Framework Agreement for Technical Support (FATS4). Chris Snook CEO of Pennant International Group plc said, ‘We are delighted to have achieved FATS4 accreditation and have the opportunity to continue our work with MoD where we have extensive experience gained over a number of years delivering integrated support services delivering ILS, Training and Documentation solutions.'
Pennant become members of the British Institute of Learning & Development (BILD)
Pennant has successfully completed the evaluation process to become a member of the BILD. The BILD is a membership organisation whose vision is to be the UK's preferred Institute for Learning and Development professionals and organisations. BILD is committed to support the development and success of members by recognising: Professional status of individual members' qualifications and experience through membership grades. BILD represents: Members' interests through the formulation of national policy and standards associated with learning and development.The interests and reputation of...
Pennant Awarded Contract for the support of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Rail and Police Simulators
Pennant Training Systems Limited (Pennant) has recently been awarded a Contract by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the support of twelve Rail and three Police Simulators at seven separate locations. KMW has delivered full mission simulators to four train operators covering seven classes of trains. These simulators include the entire train model and the simulation of signalling systems. The simulation software also covers malfunctions that can be applied by the instructor. Pennant's contract is for first line support and scheduled maintenance tasks for an...
Pennant Training Systems Limited in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia and BAE Systems
Pennant Training Systems Limited in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia and BAE Systems, Australia is pleased to announce the successful upgrade of the Hawk Lead-In Fighter training classrooms at Royal Australian Air Force sites in Williamtown, New South Wales and Pearce, Western Australia. Originally installed in 2000 the system consists of classrooms at each site which are used for the training of operators and maintainers of the Hawk Mk127 aircraft through interactive emulations and computer based courseware. The upgrade to the software was carried out at Pennant Cheltenham...








