Paul Chiasson
Flight simulator and training company CAE Inc. has won several military contracts totalling more than $100-million.
The projects include a major upgrade to Britain's Puma helicopter training program and a contract to build a new C-130H simulator for an undisclosed customer.
"We are continuing to see excellent opportunities for CAE's extensive portfolio of products and services as militaries extend their use of modelling and simulation to support analysis, training and operations," said Martin Gagne, CAE Group's president of military products, training and services.
Britain's defence department is upgrading 28 helicopters as part of efforts to extend the life of the Puma program. The aircraft will receive new and more powerful engines, new flight control equipment and modern cockpit and communications technologies.
CAE will upgrade the Puma simulator and related training services at its training facility at Royal Air Force Base Benson.
The contract for the C-130H Hercules aircraft adds to CAE's claim to have delivered more training systems and services for the aircraft than any other company.
CAE is a global leader in aircraft simulation and training for civil aviation and military forces. It has annual revenue exceeding $1.5-billion and employs more than 7,000 people around the world.