CAE Secures $270M Training System Contract for Australia’s Future Air Mission Program

Australia – CAE has been awarded a major contract by the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under Project AIR5428 Phase 3, supporting the Royal Australian Air Force’s next-generation mission aircrew training. The $270M CAD agreement marks a transformative step in the evolution of Australian defence training capabilities.

• Contract value exceeds $270M CAD with an initial 10-year performance period
• CAE will design and deliver a fully integrated air mission training system at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria
• The F-AMTS will train a wide range of RAAF roles including:Air Battle ManagersAirborne Electronics AnalystsWeapon Systems OfficersMaritime Patrol and Response OfficersAir Mobility OfficersAir Traffic ControllersOperations OfficersElectronic Warfare Officers
• Air Battle Managers
• Airborne Electronics Analysts
• Weapon Systems Officers
• Maritime Patrol and Response Officers
• Air Mobility Officers
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Operations Officers
• Electronic Warfare Officers
• The training system includes:Advanced learning environment and coursewareSynthetic ground and airborne training elements to replicate real-world complexityInstructor development programs to elevate post-graduate training effectiveness
• Advanced learning environment and courseware
• Synthetic ground and airborne training elements to replicate real-world complexity
• Instructor development programs to elevate post-graduate training effectiveness
• Delivered in partnership with Nova Systems, Adacel, DXC Technology, Milskil, MMCLD, Airflite, and Seeing Machines
• Expected to generate over 40 new skilled roles within CAE in Victoria
• First student graduates are expected in 2028, supporting the RAAF’s long-term capability and resilience objectives

Statements

• "Achieving mission readiness for today’s rapidly evolving defence and security landscape requires a training partner who deeply understands the complexity and challenges faced in operations.CAE is proud to deliver a future-ready training system that combines innovation, technical advantage, and trusted partnerships to help the Australian Defence Force to raise, train, and sustain skilled personnel. This is more than a shift in how training is delivered - it is a strategic investment in Australia’s national resilience and defence capability. By delivering a world-class, scalable, and cost-effective training solution, CAE will equip aviators with the skills, confidence, and agility to meet operational demands effectively.”– France Hébert, President Defense & Security – Canada and International, CAE

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