CAE awarded contract to deliver Australia's Future Air Mission Training System
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CAE (NYSE: CAE) secured a CAD 270M+ contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under Project AIR5428 Phase 3.
The long-term agreement covers an initial 10-year performance period and will deliver an integrated synthetic training system to RAAF Base East Sale combining courseware, ground and airborne synthetic elements. The program is due to produce first graduates in 2028 and is expected to create over 40 skilled jobs in Victoria.
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- Contract value of more than CAD 270M
- 10-year initial performance period
- Delivery to RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria
- Expected >40 new skilled jobs in Victoria
- First students expected to graduate in 2028
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News Market Reaction – CAE
In the Dec 12 session, CAE gained 5.44%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 25 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was above average at 1.9x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | Community initiative | Positive | +1.4% | Record $1.3M Centraide campaign supporting community initiatives. |
| Nov 20 | Strategic partnership | Positive | -0.7% | Global cooperation agreement with Saab for AEW&C training platforms. |
| Nov 11 | Earnings results | Positive | +0.7% | Q2 FY2026 results with revenue and income growth versus prior year. |
| Oct 31 | Earnings advisory | Neutral | +1.9% | Announcement of timing and logistics for Q2 FY2026 earnings call. |
| Oct 31 | Correction notice | Neutral | +1.9% | Correction detailing schedule and access for upcoming earnings call. |
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Over the last few months, CAE has reported solid financial progress and a series of strategic updates. Q2 FY2026 results on Nov 11, 2025 showed higher revenue, operating income, and net income, and the stock rose 0.73%. Cooperation with Saab on GlobalEye training on Nov 20, 2025 led to a mild -0.66% move despite positive strategic implications. Community and investor‑relations news in late October and December saw moves of roughly 1–2%, indicating generally constructive sentiment around corporate developments.
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Valued at more than
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
"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 Hébert, President Defense & Security –
This contract builds on CAE's longstanding 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
About CAE
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower 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, we're everywhere customers need us 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 we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.
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