CAE leads research and development project in Hungary to develop next generation simulation interface

Budapest, Hungary, February 6, 2026
Defense & Security Press release

CAE Inc. announced its participation in a research and development (R&D) initiative supported by the Hungary National Research, Development and Innovation Office, aimed at developing a next-generation, user-friendly interface for large-scale simulation environments.

Led by CAE’s subsidiary in Hungary, in collaboration with ARWorks Kft. and Óbuda University, the team is designing and delivering a scalable, intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) tailored for Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation environments. This advanced interface will empower users to set up and manage complex simulation scenarios across a multi-domain operational environment.

Backed by HUF 621,861,558 in funding from the Hungary National Research, Development and Innovation Office, the project seeks to simplify the creation and execution of realistic training and decision-support simulations for emergency response and defence operations. While today’s cloud-based technologies can support simulations at this scale, they are often too complex to use. This initiative will harness the power of advanced automation, machine learning, and generative AI to create a GUI that is both powerful and accessible.

“This project exemplifies CAE’s commitment to innovation and our mission to make training and simulation technology even more intuitive and impactful,” said József Hajdu, Country Manager, CAE Hungary, Kft. “By collaborating with leading Hungarian university partners, SMEs, and harnessing advanced technologies, we are shaping the future of training and simulation for the defence and security industry worldwide.”

This initiative reinforces CAE’s global leadership in the pursuit of innovation in training and simulation, and reflects the company’s dedication to delivering smarter, scalable solutions that help defence and security organizations prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

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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