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JD2E and Euramec Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Advanced Simulation and Training Capabilities

JD2E Ltd, a UK-based leader in advanced ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) mission system and sensor simulator software and training solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Euramec, a European provider of high-fidelity flight- and mission simulators and advanced simulator manufacturing technologies.

The partnership brings together JD2E’s deep expertise in ISR mission training, simulation software, and specialist courses with Euramec’s proven capabilities in flight simulation and advanced engineering of high-tech simulator components and systems. By combining their strengths, the two companies will deliver enhanced, integrated solutions designed to support defence, aerospace, and international customers across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

“Our collaboration with Euramec marks a significant step in expanding the reach and impact of JD2E’s mission system and sensor simulator technologies,” said Jonathan “Swaz” Bramley, Managing Director of JD2E Ltd. “Together, we will provide customers with more comprehensive, scalable, and realistic training environments that prepare operators for the challenges of modern ISR and multi-domain operations.”

Bert Buyle, CEO for Euramec added: “Partnering with JD2E enables us to integrate world-leading ISR simulation capabilities with our high-fidelity flight training platforms. This synergy ensures we can deliver end-to-end, full mission solutions that enhance operational readiness while supporting innovation in training and manufacturing.”

The collaboration will focus on:

• Integrated ISR and flight simulation solutions to provide full-spectrum crew training environments.
• Joint training programmes and courses tailored for UK and international defence customers.
• Advanced manufacturing and prototyping to accelerate delivery of cutting-edge training systems.
• Expansion into international markets, combining JD2E’s UK and ISR domain expertise with Euramec’s European base and global networks.

This partnership underlines both companies’ commitment to advancing defence training and simulation technologies, while strengthening industrial cooperation across the UK and Europe.

About JD2E

JD2E Ltd is a UK-based defence training and simulation specialist, delivering advanced ISR and sensor simulation software, high-end mission training, and integrated solutions. With over 80,000 flying hours of operational experience and a dedicated in-house technical team, JD2E supports customers across the MOD, defence primes, and international markets.

About Euramec

Euramec is a European provider of high-fidelity flight simulators and advanced manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defence industries. Its innovative platforms and engineering capabilities support pilot training, system development, and bespoke manufacturing for global customers.

Ents Team Summer Activities

Summer has flown by!  Over the last few months as part of our ongoing efforts to encourage our staff to take a little time out for whole team catch ups, we’ve had a nourishing breakfast get together, an indoor picnic (thanks to the British weather) and a quiz.  Each opportunity allows us to catch up with ourselves and our colleagues amongst the working day. 

Exploring!

JD2E were granted special permission by the landowners to access the neighbouring surroundings of our premises. In conjunction with the landlords, we are investigating the history of the rooms and area in which we work. We have found some exciting military connections – more to follow! The Red Arrows also popped by while we were out & treated us to a lucky glimpse of their display practice.

University Of Lincoln Careers & Employability 

Celebrating Partnerships Event

Yvonne attended the University Of Lincoln Careers & Employability Celebrating Partnerships Event on behalf of JD2E this morning at Lawress Hall.  Such a beautiful setting, greeted by lots of squirrels!  It was nice to take time out of the standard office day to catch up with the progress of the Employer Engagement team who work very hard and offer excellent support for their students. We highly recommend working with them on all matters recruitment!

JD2E Breakfast

Monday 30^th June 2025, we started the week with a breakfast get together. Before the busy week ahead we had a chance to catch up with our colleagues and take some time to regroup, before heading back to our desks to work!

#wellbeing #teamspirit

JD2E at Paris Airshow 2025: Advancing Integrated ISR Simulation

JD2E was proud to stand at the forefront of innovation at Paris Airshow 2025, showcasing the Deployable Mission Operator System (DMOS)—our flagship simulation and training platform purpose-built for real-world, multi-domain ISR.

Developed by operators for operators, DMOS provides scalable, modular training across air, land, and maritime environments. Its power lies in integration. At Paris, we demonstrated a full mission suite combining CarteNav’s AIMS-ISR software, Teledyne FLIR’s Star SAFIRE® sensor, and Smith Myers’ ARTEMIS handset geolocation system. This real-time synergy allowed us to recreate operational ISR scenarios with unprecedented accuracy and immediacy.

Our platform supports high-fidelity training for mission crews—from classroom instruction to mission rehearsal—reducing platform burden while increasing readiness. Already used to train hundreds of aircrew, DMOS is fast becoming a trusted asset for ISR capability generation.

This is more than simulation. It’s operational rehearsal, strategic preparedness, and technological convergence—delivered today.

At JD2E, we don’t just simulate ISR missions. We prepare crews to lead them.

JD2E  – Paris Airshow 2025: Advancing Integrated ISR Simulation

#MissionReady #IntegratedISR #SimulationToReality #JD2ETraining #ParisAirshow2025

Waddington Industry Day and Awards Dinner

JD2E enjoyed being a part of this year’s Waddington Industry Day and Awards Dinner.  Neal and Mike hosted the JD2E stand during the day and Nicki presented our sponsored award for Aviator of the Year in the evening.  The meal provided was delicious and the evening saw many well-deserved nominees and award recipients.  Thank you to RAF Waddington for hosting and to Amy at the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence and Security Cluster for organising.

Attending the JOSCAS

Swaz (JD2E MD) had the privilege of attending the JEWOSC Outstanding Service and Contribution Awards (JOSCAS) on behalf of the Association of Old Crows (AOC), to present the AOC Award for Distinguished Service to Electronic Warfare by a Junior Rank.

A fantastic evening — months of preparation came together brilliantly. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new members of the ever-impressive EW community.

Walk and Talk ‘with a Flake’

Our events committee organised a ‘Walk & talk with a flake’ for last Friday, 30th May. Part of the Viking Way walk routes through just a few minutes from our offices and we never even knew about it! As it was half term, we were joined by some of our employee’s children and pets too, the views from the snippet of the Viking Way we walked was beautiful. The committee arranged a visit from Party Delights too for a refreshing ice cream post walk. A great start to a Friday!

VE Day Celebrations 8^th May 2025

Today, 8 May 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. JD2E joined with our local community and attended a memorial service at our local church in the morning. 

We then had the pleasure of joining many of the businesses who share our working location at a lunch time celebration organised by the NDC Group who look after Wellingore Hall. Whilst we are all busy working in this beautiful location we rarely get the opportunity to see and chat to our ‘working neighbours’ and our immediate neighbours. Huge thanks to Richard and Samantha for organising the amazing event.

Pancreatic Cancer Fundraising Certificate

We were delighted to receive this thank you from Pancreatic Cancer UK for our Easter Egg Raffle! Thanks again to all who helped.
Over the years, survival rates have improved enormously for most cancers but sadly, for pancreatic cancer, this is not the case. More than half of people diagnosed die within 3 months – this is unacceptable. Thanks to our fundraising, Pancreatic Cancer UK can continue to fund research breakthroughs – their research funding will support the development of a simple test to diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier and ensure people get life-saving treatment faster.

Every pound you have raised will help us continue our work and demand better for everyone affected by the disease.

Welcome Mike Frankel!

JD2E are delighted to welcome Mike Frankel who joins us as an instructor following over 40 years’ service in the Royal Air Force. He brings with him a wealth of operational and instructional experience from the Airspace Battle Management environment, ranging from Radar and Tactical Data Link management to the delivery of specialist Air Operations courses.

Welcome to the team Mike!

Inaugural Event from the Ents Committee

A few members of our team have created an ‘events committee’ to arrange a monthly get together to allow us time to come together as a team, we appreciate that not everyone can make every event as service provision takes priority but our aim is to vary days and times so everyone can make something.

Today was the inaugural event – a lunch time quiz with home made cakes. The winning team were presented with the amazing Quiz Master trophy for safe keeping until the next time!

Thanks to the volunteers (and their partners for baking) – we look forward to the next event!

Egg-cellent News!

Staff at JD2E have been working hard to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer, one of our company charities.

Our latest fund raiser, an Easter Egg raffle, has raised a whopping

£386!

Huge thanks to Swaz for donating our top prize, to all the local shops for kindly donating eggs and of course everyone for purchasing tickets!!

The winner of our first prize bundle was Doug!
Congratulations Doug!

ITEC 2025

It’s been an incredible few days at ITEC 2025 – and we’re proud to be part of it!

It has been an exciting experience to showcase the power and potential of a fully integrated synthetic environment. Working alongside innovative partners, we’ve demonstrated how seamless collaboration can bring advanced technologies to life, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of defense and simulation. This project is a testament to the invaluable contributions SMEs make in driving progress and innovation within the industry.

A huge thank you to the Project OdySSEy team for the warm welcome. We’re thrilled to be joining the OdySSEy family and to contribute our Anti-Submarine Warfare expertise to help shape the future of integrated, collective training in the Single Synthetic Environment.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to engage, looking forward now to following up on the great conversations and collaborations in the coming weeks!

45 Sqn Land Course Presentation

Dave & Mick attended the latest WSO/WSOp graduation for 45 Sqn at RAF Cranwell on Friday 7^th March.  The JD2E sponsored award for excellence in the field of land studies went to Flying Officer Finn Carvalho.

10th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Members of our JD2E  team were very honoured to assist Inzpire recently with celebrating the 10th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The exciting day held at the Air Battlespace Training Centre (ABTC) at RAF Waddington on the 28th February, hosted 28 female students from years 5 and 6 at the John Blow Primary school in Collingham. Throughout the day the girls took part in activities based around Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and our team were especially privileged to take the girls ‘flying’ in our simulator and talk to them about our roles in the simulation industry and military backgrounds.

Our teams are (always) busy working on team specific projects. Communication is key within any organisation and so we are taking time out this week to have a whole company meeting. Bringing together our remote and wider, full and part time, employees for a morning of updates and an afternoon activity for a social catch up. An opportunity to ‘down tools’ and to take time to reconnect with everyone. Our meeting ended at Hollywood Bowl where our ‘Highest Score’ trophy also had its inaugural presentation with 2 employees having the same high score! We will have to wait some time to see who gets the trophy next…

AGM at Bomber Command Friday 17th January saw our whole team come together for our AGM at the International Bomber Command Centre; a fantastic setting for the event. We received a tour by one of the volunteers before our meal and our MD took the opportunity to reflect on last year’s incredible successes.

Our MD, Jonathan Bramley and BD Capture Lead, David Bentley attended the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). They had a great week of interactive discussions and enjoyed meeting existing and new partners.

 

Armistice Day

JD2E staff attended our local church today to mark Remembrance Day and observe a 2 minute silence, taking time out of the working day to mark and reflect this occasion.

On Friday, we visited International Bomber Command Centre with some International Aircrew students to lay a wreath.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers Ball

JD2E recently had the privilege and opportunity to join Nikki and the team of amazing people at Scotty’s Little Soldiers at their annual Scotty’s Ball. As one of the headline sponsors we are proud to have been a small part in helping them raise an incredible £54,000 towards supporting bereaved military children. As the country gather and prepare to pay their respects over the next few days, we must not forget the amazing and vital work this, and all the charities and companies do in supporting the wider military family. Well done Scotty’s!

New Staff

We have recently welcomed 3 new members of staff to our team; Paul Read joins us as Chief Technology Officer, David Bentley joins as our Business Development Capture Lead and Ben Hall as a Junior Software developer

Paul has a BSc (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering from City University, London.  Paul’s career in providing technical solutions to support training and simulation started with British Aerospace at Filton.  He then started his first company, specializing in software development and has also worked as a Technical Adviser with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

David has had a long career with the Royal Air Force, accumulating 3,000 flying hours and being a Qualified Tactics Instructor, Qualified Weapons Instructor and Qualified Flying Instructor. He held numerous roles including Commandant of the Central Flying School and Director of Flying Training.  He retired from the RAF in 2019 in the rank of Air Commodore and his first civilian post was with CAE.

Ben completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science at the University of Lincoln and continued his education at the University of Nottingham to complete an MSc in Computer Science with AI.  Ben joins our growing team of UoL alumni.

September Land Course Presentation RAF Cranwell

Mick was invited to attend the latest WSO/WSOp graduation at RAF Cranwell on Friday 27^th September.  The JD2E sponsored award for excellence in the field of land studies went to Sgt Halam (Hal) Parsons, Ex RAF Regiment Officer and now WSOp (ISR-Land).

JD2E were honoured to have Air Vice Marshal Townsend, OC 22 Gp, participating in the presentation of the tumbler from our JD2E Instructor, Mick to Hal.

Lincoln College Air & Space Institute Launch Event

JD2E are delighted to be invited to the launch of Air & Space Institute (ASI) in Newark on Friday 27^th September. The world leading facilities and vison of all involved really make this enterprise a leader in the field. The students hosting the event are also a great credit to the teachers at Lincoln College.  We are welcoming the opportunities to work alongside ASI in the future.

Waddington Industry Day & Awards Evening

JD2E attended the RAF Waddington Industry Day & Awards Evening on Thursday 26^th September.   During the day Andy, Damian and Max were on hand to demonstrate some of our equipment and to discuss any training requirements.  In the evening Andy, Nicki & Yvonne attended the Awards Ceremony; JD2E had the privilege of presenting the Aviator of the Year award.  Thanks to Louise Webster from RAF Waddington and to Amy O’Sullivan  and the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster for assisting with our participation in the event.

 

JD2E Charity Update

JD2E is proud to support The Homeless Soldier Project via the Regiment Support Service. The Regiment Support Service helps to support British charities that provide accommodation for homeless soldiers as well as programmes that help reintegrate them back into society.

We have also pledged to be a headline sponsor for Scotty’s Ball 2024, we are looking forward to joining this event for an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising, all in support of bereaved military children and their families.

 

The JEWOSC Outstanding Service and Contribution Awards (JOSCAs).

JD2E MD Jonathan Bramley, in his role as Vice President of the UK Chapter of the AOC, attended the JEWOSC (Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Centre) Outstanding Service and Contribution Award ceremony at the Engine Shed, Lincoln on Thu 27th June 2024. He presented the AOC award to the junior rank who has made an Outstanding Contribution to EW.

The JOSCAs recognises and celebrates the achievements of JEWOSC whole force personnel made over the previous year.

The evening was a great success, with the worthy nominees and award winners being commended by their whole force peers and industry partners at a celebratory dinner event.

#awards #electronicwarfare #chairman Royal Air Force (RAF) UK Ministry of Defence Department for Business and Trade #JEWOSC #JOSCAs

On Friday, 21st June, the local East Devon community gathered for a delightful evening of cheese and wine to support two commendable causes: Scotty’s Little Soldiers and Pancreatic Cancer UK. The event successfully raised £260, highlighting the community’s generosity and commitment to making a difference.

The event saw attendees enjoying an array of fine wines and a selection of cheeses, which were generously donated by local businesses. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with guests mingling and sharing stories.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity dedicated to supporting children who have lost a parent in the British Armed Forces and Pancreatic Cancer UK, an organisation committed to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer while supporting those affected by the disease, both thanked the community for their generosity.

Richard, who organised the event said “I am thrilled with the turnout and the amount raised. “It’s incredible to see the community come together for such worthy causes. The support we’ve received tonight will make a significant impact on the lives of many.”

The evening also featured a raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. These activities added to the fun and excitement, while further boosting the funds raised for the charities.

In June of 2024 our team visited DSET (Defence Simulation Education and Training Expo) at the Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. There were lots of interetsing conversations as well as conferences around the training environment in defence. To see more about what we have been up to, why not head to our linkedin page for more details.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/jd2e/

JD2E were again delighted to be invited to the graduation ceremony at Royal Air Force (RAF) 45 Sqn RAF Cranwell to present an engraved tumbler for excellence in the field of land studies. Sgt Tiago Lawrie is the recipient pictured here with JJ, Sgt Lawrie’s Instructor from JD2E.

Today, as we mark International Women’s Day, we are filled with admiration for the incredible women who continue to shape our world with their resilience, strength, and unwavering determination.

From breaking barriers to driving innovation, women around the globe are making remarkable strides in every field imaginable. Their contributions not only enrich our societies but also inspire future generations to dream bigger and reach higher.

Thank you for your incredible spirit and boundless potential. Your brilliance knows no bounds, and your impact is immeasurable.

Nominated Charities Announcement

JD2E have nominated 2 charities to support this year. One with a military connection and one of a civilian connection.  We have decided to support Scotty’s Little Soldiers and Pancreatic Cancer UK.

One of our employees, Rich, has signed up for the Great South Run in October 2024. Rich describes himself as not really a runner but has started training already! If you would like to support JD2E with our fundraising efforts this year then we appreciate any donations that you may be able to make, no matter how big or small.

For Scotty’s Little Soldiers
For Pancreatic Cancer UK

JD2E were proud to sponsor 824 Naval Air Squadron Wings Parade which took place at RNAS Culdrose on Wednesday 13th December 2023.

Richard presented the JD2E Guy Edward’s Trophy to POACMN Jones who won the award for the best Aircrewman. Huge congratulations to all wings recipients.

IBCC visit with RNoAF

On Friday 3rd November JD2E accompanied members of the Norwegian Air Force to International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC). Following a tour of the IBCC, a short Remembrance ceremony was conducted by Mr Nick Sharpe from the IBCC and a wreath was laid by the Norwegians on the memorial stone commemorating their 37 countrymen who died whilst serving with RAF Bomber Command during WW2.

Kieran and Yvonne attended the University Of Lincoln Careers & Employability Careers Fair yesterday. This was a fantastic event and well attended by businesses and students. We chatted to many students and had some great interactions.

Special mention to the Media students who saw opportunities with us that we hadn’t even considered! Great innovative thinking from the students and has given JD2E some ideas to follow up on with the University!

Yesterday a team of enthusiastic golfers participated in a charity golf event to support Blesma, The Limbless Veterans. As our nominated charity for 2023 we were proud to travel to Wokingham and support this event. Thank you to the team at Blesma and Sand Martins Golf Club for hosting us. A fantastic day was had by all and even the best efforts of the weather could not dampen team spirits.

DSEI 2023 Exhibition

We are delighted to attend DSEI 2023 and have been able to exhibit as part of the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster.

JD2E were delighted to present an engraved tumbler, in recognition of the award of the JD2E sponsored 45 Sqn ISR Land Trophy, to Flying Officer Sam Jones, on the occasion of his graduation at RAF Cranwell. This trophy is awarded by the 45 Sqn Course Instructors for excellence in the field of land studies.
Congratulations Sam!

 Multi-award-winning Smith Myers, designer and developer of ARTEMIS, optimised for airborne deployment and JD2E the training and simulation company specialising in airborne sensor operator training and simulation have formed an agreement to integrate ARTEMIS into the JD2E training and simulation environment enabling JD2E to train ARTEMIS to airborne sensor operators for crewed and uncrewed aircraft at its facility in Lincolnshire, UK.

Community Coronation Celebrations

JD2E were one of the many sponsors for the Navenby & Wellingore Coronation Celebrations, for which there is a lovely YouTube video summary of the local celebrations.

https://lnkd.in/e2fSaMhQ

It was a pleasure to support our local community celebrate this historic event, thanks to everyone for their efforts in organizing the event.

Congratulations to JJ for completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023, on April 2 raising money for Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, our nominated military charity.

At last count JJ raised £720! Thanks to all who donated and congrats once again to JJ.

We were delighted to visit RAF Cranwell today to present an engraved tumbler to Flying Officer Patrick Henshall, the first recipient of the JD2E sponsored 45 Squadron ISR Land Trophy. This is awarded by the course tutors for excellence in the field of land studies.

Congratulations Pat!

JD2E is delighted to have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for our support towards the Armed Forces community.

Eighteen organisations in the East Midlands have received the award for 2022. To win an award, organisations must provide 10 extra paid days leave for Reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, Reserves, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, as well as spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

Organisations must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.

Jon, MD of JD2E, said: “Receiving the gold ERS award is an incredible privilege and great testament to the active part all our veterans and staff play in supporting our Armed Forces.  We are incredibly proud of our Forces personnel, their families, and the essential roles they perform.”

Bruce Spencer, the Ministry of Defence’s Regional Employer Engagement Director for the East Midlands, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that so many local companies have been recognised with this Gold Award. It has been a difficult couple of years for businesses, and despite that, these organisations have gone above and beyond to ensure our Armed Forces community is supported. They should be very proud of this significant achievement.”

 

JD2E and 2Excel team up to land three-year contract to train airborne Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operators for the UK Ministry of Defence

• Three-year duration with optional one-year extension to provide both live and synthetic training in a 4.5-week course, including 10 hours of airborne time
• JD2E is an established ISR training provider to the MOD, offering ground school, classroom and aircraft instructors, simulators and training materials.
• 2Excel Aviation will provide aircraft from its existing fleet (PA-31 Navajo/Panther type) as well as mission system and sensors (EO/IR turret, AIS, AIMS-ISR) and a pilot (instructor)

Pictured (left to right) Jonathan Bramley, Managing Director JD2E; Sqn Ldr Chris Timbrell, Directorate Flying Training, 22 Group RAF; Air Cdr Jamie Hunter, Director Flying Training, 22 Group RAF; Pat Cafferky, 2Excel Aviation Special Missions.

16 September 2021

UK-based 2Excel Aviation and JD2E have partnered to land a three-year Ministry of Defence contract that will see the pair combine their expertise to deliver vital Mission Aircrew Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator training.

Jonathan Bramley, Managing Director at JD2E, said: ‘The combination of 2Excel’s operational ISR experience and Special Missions aircraft and JD2E’s training and simulation will deliver an unmatched level of ISR training to the UK MOD. The partnership provides the perfect blend of instructional and operational skills and experience to deliver multi-domain operational training and is a great result for the UK SME Action Plan.’

2Excel is an innovative aerospace services provider which provides services to Governments, the defence industry and the global oil sector while JD2E is a leading training and simulation company providing high end synthetic training and mission rehearsal equipment.

Arnie Palmer, Director of Special Missions at 2Excel Aviation, said: ‘The partnership with JD2E marks a step change in 2Excel’s access to industry leading synthetic training. The fusion of customer-led live airborne training and best-in-market simulation will create a training course not only suitable for today’s Sensor Operators but also future proofed for longer-term military ISR needs.’

The contract, which was awarded in September 2021, will see the pair deliver four courses per year, for three years with an optional one-year extension. The first course of 40-60 hours is due to begin in January 2022.

All courses will comprise up to six students and take around 4.5 weeks, to include 1.5 weeks of groundschool and synthetic training at JD2E’s facility near RAF Cranwell. That will be followed by three weeks of live flying out of 2Excel’s Doncaster-Sheffield Airport operations base, including 10 hours of airborne time per student.

The contract is the latest step in 2Excel’s 10-year legacy of delivering operational and training work for the UK Government, including the current Coastguard Search and Rescue contract.

The work produced from the contract with the MoD will boost 2Excel’s operations in the Sheffield region, bringing further high-skilled jobs to the local economy and another example of how 2Excel’s
UK operations are levelling-up the regions they’re placed in – whether at Doncaster-Sheffield Airport or through the development of their state-of-the-art engineering base in Lasham.

With 2Excel delivering the contract, benefits will not only be seen in boosts to regional economies, but also in value for money to the taxpayer. Through their previous public contracts, 2Excel has consistently displayed an ability to do difficult things well and to a high-quality, all the while maintaining value to the taxpayer through the cost of their services, and the net-benefit their services deliver to the UK economy.

About us

JD2E

JD2E delivers ISR training courses to military and law enforcement customers at its academy in Lincolnshire or at customers’ own bases and is active around the world. The company’s primary training focus is ISR, electronic warfare and sensor operator training for airborne platforms and air integration.

JD2E currently provides instructors and simulators to deliver advanced ISR training to Weapon Systems Operators at RAF College Cranwell, preparing aircrew for future roles on MQ-9 Reaper, Shadow R1, Sentinel R1, RC-135W Rivet Joint and P-8A Poseidon.

2Excel Aviation

2Excel Aviation is an innovative aviation business working across industries from defence and security to engineering, commercial air transport to events and disaster response.

Activity is organised around three main lines of business: Capability Development, Special Missions and Charter. With bases at Doncaster-Sheffield Airport and Sywell Aerodrome, 2Excel’s customers include Government Departments, the defence, national infrastructure, oil and gas industries and airline charter brokers.

In 2018, 2Excel became 51 per cent employee-owned through the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust.

Contact us
For media enquiries please contact:

JD2E jonathan.bramley@jd2e-isr.com
Jonathan Bramley, Managing Director +44 (0) 7743 962 911

2Excel Aviation ben.griffiths@2excel.uk
Ben Griffiths, Group Head of Communications +44 (0) 7753 464 637

 

JD2E completed a four-week training course in partnership with ISD and ASG to the Senegal Air Force (SAF) following the delivery of the CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.  The training taught pilots, operators and maintainers on the mission system and sensors and their application in modern MPA operations, including supporting overland ISR.

We’re pleased to announce that Dave Williams has joined the JD2E team as our Senior EW Instructor.  Dave has over thirty years’ experience in the Royal Air Force on a variety of aircraft including the Rivet Joint ELINT aircraft.  He brings a wealth of training experience as a Qualified Rearcrew Instructor (QRI) with Standards & Evaluation experience.  Dave will be one of the JD2E instructors delivering advanced training to the UK RAF’s ISR Sensor Operators.

JD2E has been awarded a three-year contract for the provision of equipment and technical support for the anti-submarine warfare simulator training acoustics operators destined for the P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

The simulator will be used by RAF Weapon Systems Operator acoustics specialists to search for, and track, submarine contacts in complex and challenging environments.  The training will be delivered by a mix of RAF and JD2E instructors at RAF College Cranwell.

(Images © Crown copyright 2021)

JD2E is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the contract to provide three instructors to deliver advanced ISR training to all phase 2 ISR Weapon Systems Operators (WSOp) at RAF College Cranwell.
Our instructors are all experts in their individual specialisations as well as being well-rounded aviators with thousands of flying hours and decades of experience in multi-domain ISR operations.
The advanced training areas we will be teaching are:
– Land & Electro-optics/Infrared (EO/IR)
– Acoustics / Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
– Electronic Warfare (EW)
This training will prepare all RAF ISR aircrew to operate on the varied range of platforms available, from MQ-9 Reaper, Shadow R1, Sentinel R1, RC-135W Rivet Joint and P-8A Poseidon.

JD2E is pleased to have achieved JOSCAR accreditation. JOSCAR is the accreditation and compliance system for the defence aerospace sectors including prime contractors, civil aviation and security.

JD2E has been awarded the ISO 9001/2015 certification following months of preparation. The successful award assures our customers that we will provide them with the highest level of service and products. JD2E has always fostered a culture of continuous improvement and aligned its training activities to the UK Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) which is deliberately based on the 9001 principles/clauses. We are pleased that our processes and systems have passed the external audit and that we now hold the UKAS approved ISO 9001 certification.

JD2E is pleased to have been awarded the Bronze Award for the Employer Recognition Scheme supporting the Armed Forces Covenant. We received the award for our support to the Armed Forces and, in particular, for our pro-active approach to recruiting ex-military personnel and supporting our employees’ Reserve commitments.

JD2E is pleased to be a supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting Serving Personnel, Veterans and military families. We actively employ ex-military personnel and support their Reserve activities.

JD2E successfully delivered the six-week rearcrew sensor operator course for UK RAF Weapon Systems Operators (ISR) aircrew students destined for platforms such as MQ-9 Reaper, Shadow R1, Sentinel R1, RC-135W Rivet Joint and P-8A Poseidon.
The course consisted of six students and featured an intense blended training course consisting of classroom teaching, practical instruction and advanced synthetic phase that saw them acting as tactical controller of the ISR aircraft, responsible for keeping the aircraft safe, operating all sensors and managing the communications in demanding exercises. The exercises featured home operations and graduated to deployed operations in a hostile environment with maritime and overland missions.
Testament to their capabilities and the hard work they put in to the course, all six students passed the course and moved on to the flying phase.