CAE signs contract with Commonwealth of Australia

Executive Summary

• CAE Inc. has secured a landmark contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under project AIR5428 phase 3 for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
• The agreement is valued at more than $270 million and spans an initial 10-year performance period, representing a major advancement in next-generation air mission training capabilities for the Australian Defence Force.
• The project involves a partnership with key industry organizations including Nova Systems, Adacel, DXC Technology, and others to deliver an integrated training system combining synthetic ground and airborne elements.

Key Details

• Contract Value: More than $270 million.
• Contract Duration: Initial 10-year performance period.
• Project Name: Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS), under project AIR5428 phase 3.
• Client: Commonwealth of Australia / Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
• Delivery Location: RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, Australia.
• Key Partners: Nova Systems, Adacel, DXC Technology, Milskil, MMCLD, Airflite, and Seeing Machines.
• System Components: Advanced learning environment, courseware, synthetic ground training, and airborne training elements designed to replicate real-world operational complexity.
• Target Roles Trained: Airborne electronics analysts, operations officers, air mobility officers, air traffic controllers, air battle managers, maritime patrol and response officers, weapon systems officers, and electronic warfare officers.
• Economic Impact: Expected to initially generate over 40 new skilled jobs within CAE in Victoria, Australia.
• Timeline: First students expected to graduate in 2028.
• Historical Context: Builds on a partnership with the RAAF that began in 1994.

Notable Quotes

• "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," explained France Hebert, president, defence and security -- Canada and international. "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."