ADi News2013-06-18 08:12:53
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and CAE sign MoU
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and CAE announced that the companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore working together to integrate CAE's simulation systems with GA-ASI's RPA for the purpose of offering international customers a comprehensive training solution.
GA-ASI and CAE have been teamed for the past two years to offer the Predator B and/or Predator C Avenger RPA to meet Canada's Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) needs.
Specifically, GA-ASI and CAE will explore collaboration to develop an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mission Training System for Predator® B/MQ-9/Reaper, Predator C Avenger®, and Predator XP. In addition, if the agreement results in a training partnership, this may assist GA-ASI in satisfying its anticipated Canadian Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) obligations related to the potential procurement of the company's RPA under Canada's Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) program.
This planned collaboration helps demonstrate GA-ASI's commitment to Canadian industry and to the key industrial capabilities that they offer globally. Through this partnership, CAE and other Canadian suppliers may have greater opportunities in the rapidly growing unmanned global market. These opportunities, if realized, will strengthen the Canadian defence industrial base directly, protecting Canada's economic and security interests while creating high-quality and innovative jobs for Canadians in this critical defence industry.
The GA-ASI/CAE effort will focus initially on exploring the integration of GA-ASI's GCS and aircraft system with CAE's UAS Mission Trainer, including aircraft and sensor control and mission execution. In parallel, GA-ASI and CAE jointly may market the prospective integrated simulator/training systems to international customers.
High-resolution photos of GA-ASI RPA and the CAE UAS Mission Trainer are available upon request to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI media contact listed below.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and CAE announced that the companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore working together to integrate CAE's simulation systems with GA-ASI's RPA for the purpose of offering international customers a comprehensive training solution.
GA-ASI and CAE have been teamed for the past two years to offer the Predator B and/or Predator C Avenger RPA to meet Canada's Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) needs.
Specifically, GA-ASI and CAE will explore collaboration to develop an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mission Training System for Predator® B/MQ-9/Reaper, Predator C Avenger®, and Predator XP. In addition, if the agreement results in a training partnership, this may assist GA-ASI in satisfying its anticipated Canadian Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) obligations related to the potential procurement of the company's RPA under Canada's Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) program.
This planned collaboration helps demonstrate GA-ASI's commitment to Canadian industry and to the key industrial capabilities that they offer globally. Through this partnership, CAE and other Canadian suppliers may have greater opportunities in the rapidly growing unmanned global market. These opportunities, if realized, will strengthen the Canadian defence industrial base directly, protecting Canada's economic and security interests while creating high-quality and innovative jobs for Canadians in this critical defence industry.
The GA-ASI/CAE effort will focus initially on exploring the integration of GA-ASI's GCS and aircraft system with CAE's UAS Mission Trainer, including aircraft and sensor control and mission execution. In parallel, GA-ASI and CAE jointly may market the prospective integrated simulator/training systems to international customers.
High-resolution photos of GA-ASI RPA and the CAE UAS Mission Trainer are available upon request to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI media contact listed below.
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