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UK Royal Navy and NATO to update their flight simulators with the latest GPS
Toronto, Jan. 30 - CAE announced two contracts valued at over
$10 million (Cdn) to upgrade existing flight simulators of the UK Royal Navy
and of NATO in Germany.
CAE will update the existing UK Royal Navy Lynx Mk8 full flight simulator
with the latest GPS, central tactical system and radar system. The helicopter simulator is located at Yeovilton,
UK.
CAE was awarded a follow-on contract to the current NATO E-3A aircraft
full flight simulator upgrade. CAE will update the simulator with its
state-of-the-art Medallion Visual System and deliver a full suite of visual
databases to meet the multi-nation E-3A training requirements at NATO
facilities in Geilenkirchen, Germany. This contract includes an aircraft
simulation upgrade to meet FAA Level D standards and extensive aerodynamic
simulation for air-to-air refuelling capabilities.
"These contracts underscore CAE's commitment to after-sales service for
simulators and our reputation for excellence," said Don Campbell, Executive
Vice-President, Military Simulation and Training, CAE.
CAE is the provider of simulation and control
technologies for training and optimisation solutions in the Aerospace, Defence
and Forestry sectors. Headquartered in Canada and operating globally, the
company employs more than 6,000 employees and has revenues in excess of
$1 billion.
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