Qatari Typhoon simulators to get CAE Medallion Visual Systems

BAE Systems has opted for the CAE Medallion MR e-series visual systems for the Eurofighter Typhoon full-mission simulators the former is building for the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

“We are excited by their selection of the Medallion MR e-Series to support the synthetic training capability for the Qatar Emiri Air Force,” stated Thibaut Trancart, Managing Director, Defence & Security -- Middle East, CAE at the CAE OneWorld virtual conference and tradeshow on July 8.

CAE will be providing four Medallion MR e-Series to BAE Systems for the Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon simulators under contracts awarded during CAE’s fiscal year 2020 third and fourth quarters, the company said in a release Wednesday.

BAE Systems is the prime contractor responsible for providing 24 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft along with in-service support and training package to the Qatar Emiri Air Force.