CAE today announced a series of military
contracts valued at more than C$80 million. Key customers include the United Kingdom Ministry of
Defence, United States Navy and other global militaries. “In the first two months of our new fiscal year, we are continuing to see momentum in our Military market
segments as defence customers look to expand their use of synthetic training,” said Martin Gagné, CAE’s
Group President, Military Simulation Products, Training and Services. “Simulation offers a number of
advantages, most notably cost advantages as well as the ability to practice and rehearse different mission
scenarios". United Kingdom Ministry of Defence:. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted CAE Aircrew Training Services plc to
perform major upgrades on two of the CH-47 Chinook full-mission simulators located at CAE's Medium
Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) at Royal Air Force Station Benson.The
investment being made by the UK MoD in these upgrades will provide a significant enhancement to
operational training and mission rehearsal capabilities for Royal Air Force (RAF) CH-47 Chinook aircrews. United States Navy:. The United States Navy has contracted CAE USA to perform major upgrades on two MH-60S operational
flight trainers located at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. CAE will provide a range of simulator
upgrades, including the addition of simulation software to support training for organic airborne mine
countermeasures (OAMCM). The MH-60S helicopter is used by the U.S. Navy for airborne mine
countermeasures, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare, and carrier plane guard.