Ms. France Hebert reports

CAE AWARDED CONTRACT TO DELIVER AUSTRALIA'S FUTURE AIR MISSION TRAINING SYSTEM

CAE Inc. has secured a landmark contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the future air mission training system under project AIR5428 phase 3 for the Royal Australian Air Force.

Valued at more than $270-million, this long-term agreement spans an initial 10-year performance period and represents a major step forward in advancing next-generation air mission training capabilities for the Australian Defence Force.

The F-AMTS represents a transformation in how the RAAF will train its mission aircrew. CAE will deliver, with leading key industry organizations such as Nova Systems, Adacel, DXC Technology, Milskil, MMCLD, Airflite and Seeing Machines, a modern, integrated training system. This system combines an advanced learning environment, courseware and synthetic ground, and airborne training elements to replicate real-world operational complexity.

The training system will be delivered to RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia, supporting the development of critical roles including 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. The F-AMTS offers students an engaging and seamless learning experience, and provides postgraduate instructor training that equip them with powerful tools to teach more effectively.

"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."

This contract builds on CAE's long-standing partnership with the RAAF, which began in 1994 and has since trained generations of Australian military aircrew. The Future Air Mission Training System is expected to initially generate over 40 new skilled jobs within CAE in Victoria, Australia, with the first students expected to graduate in 2028.

About CAE Inc.

At CAE, it exists to make the world safer. It delivers cutting-edge training, simulation and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, it empowers pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, it is everywhere customers need it to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything it does. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, it strives to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness -- today and tomorrow.