CAE in the United Kingdom

As a leading training systems integrator and synthetic training equipment provider, CAE UK plc is ranked as a key supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). CAE UK provides a range of synthetic training equipment and training services, and is a leader in the development and application of simulation technologies for land forces. CAE UK is committed to supporting the UK Armed Forces through the provision of synthetic training solutions designed to offer significant through-life cost savings. CAE’s technology and training delivery capabilities are valuable UK-based assets. CAE UK is also recognized throughout the UK as a significant teaming partner.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN) entrust CAE UK with the training of their aircrew on a range of platforms in disciplines ranging from basic flying skills to the most advanced mission training and rehearsal.

Land training systems  

CAE UK is the company's centre of excellence in land training systems and has delivered over 400 land simulators for training in artillery fire control, direct fire gunnery, air defence engagement, situational awareness and target recognition.  CAE is qualified to handle all simulation-based training and mission rehearsal needs for land forces, from stand-alone applications to the networking of advanced simulators. CAE UK has earned its reputation as a leader in ordnance, vehicle and communications simulation.

Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) 

CAE'S  Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF)  at RAF Benson delivers the total spectrum of synthetic aircrew training demanded by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Support Helicopter Force.  The training facility is equipped with a total of six full-mission simulators: three CH-47 Chinook, two AW101 Merlin, and one Puma and covers the full spectrum of training, from basic aircraft conversion to mission rehearsal, pre-deployment and operational training.