Canada

Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)

CAE’s training solution includes advanced simulators and courseware that prepare UAV operators for real-world deployment, reducing reliance on live assets and enabling training to occur anytime, anywhere.

CAE was awarded a contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to support the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) acquired by the Government of Canada. Under the terms of the contract, CAE delivers aircrew and maintenance technician training, supporting training devices and courseware to meet Canada’s RPAS requirements. CAE will also provide experienced maintenance technicians to augment the Royal Canadian Air Force maintenance staff in Canada and deployed.

The agreement includes broader In-Service Support (ISS) capabilities, including aircraft maintenance, IT and cybersecurity at the RPAS operating sites, and publications management. CAE also leverages comprehensive maintenance and support solutions to support the RPAS capability across multiple domains.

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Our long-standing collaboration with GA-ASI delivers best-in-class training technologies, systems, and services to Canada's Armed Forces with critical devices and support to enable intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) operations.
France Hébert
Division President – Defense & Security Canada and Global Operations

Locations:

  • Comox, BC
  • Greenwood, NS

Training Solutions:

  • Aircrew and Maintenance technician training
  • Mission Trainer (SMT) Next Generation simulators
  • Courseware
  • and more

Platforms Supported:

  • MQ-9B SkyGuardian®

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