The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, operates in Bengaluru, India, providing advanced helicopter training since 2010. This state-of-the-art facility features a full-mission helicopter simulator equipped with CAE's innovative roll-on/roll-off cockpit design, allowing for the simulation of various helicopter types. HATSOFF offers comprehensive training programs, initially focusing on the Bell 412 and expanding to include the HAL-built Dhruv and Airbus Helicopters Dauphin, all certified to Level D by India's Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA). With a blend of academic instruction, e-learning, and practical simulator training, HATSOFF ensures pilots receive top-tier education in a modern training environment.
CAE's Synthetic Environments provide cutting-edge simulation-based training solutions designed to enhance operational readiness across various domains, including air, maritime, land, cyber, space, and public safety. By delivering highly realistic and immersive virtual environments, CAE enables mission training that is both comprehensive and secure. Their offerings range from self-paced training devices to high-fidelity full-mission simulators, all equipped with open interfaces for flexibility and scalability. With a focus on interoperability, CAE's synthetic environments support all levels of training, from individual exercises to complex joint operations in an integrated Live-Virtual-Constructive (iLVC) framework, utilizing advanced Digital Immersion Technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).
CAE's Single Synthetic Environment/Digital Twin is a cutting-edge commercial solution designed to assist global leaders in navigating complex strategic challenges. Leveraging decades of expertise in simulation and modeling, this innovative system integrates multi-source data fusion with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. It creates a comprehensive digital twin that offers an integrated visual dataset, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making for military commanders. By providing real-time insights and a unified operational picture, this solution supports effective planning and analysis across all command levels. Additionally, it serves government entities at various levels to bolster national security and resilience in multi-domain environments.
CAE's RPA Training Solutions provide cutting-edge training for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), essential for enhancing military capabilities globally. As a leader in training systems integration, CAE offers a comprehensive suite of training options, including self-paced learning, classroom instruction, and advanced full-mission simulators. The CAE UAS Mission Trainer serves as a versatile platform-independent system for foundational training in RPA operations, mission planning, and rehearsal. Additionally, CAE's high-fidelity simulators, like the Predator Mission Trainer, are designed to meet the specific needs of various platforms, ensuring that pilots and sensor operators receive the highest quality training and support.
CAE's Tanker Trainers for Air Refueling are advanced simulation-based training systems designed to enhance the skills of boom operators and air refueling officers. Leveraging extensive expertise in visual modeling, CAE addresses the unique challenges of air-to-air refueling (AAR) from both the receiver and tanker perspectives. These scalable training solutions encompass various scenarios, including fuel transfer, boom extension/retraction, and system malfunctions, offering a range of fidelity levels from basic procedures to high-fidelity simulations based on actual flight test data. Notably, CAE has successfully delivered A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) air refueling officer part-task trainers to esteemed air forces like the Royal Australia ,n Air Force and UAE Air Force, providing a safe and cost-effective environment for mastering complex refueling missions.
CAE's Rear-Crew Tactics Trainers are essential tools designed to meet the specialized mission training needs of back-end sensor crews. These advanced simulators accurately replicate tactical stations, allowing airborne tactics officers and rear-crew sensor operators to engage in high-fidelity mission training within a realistic tactical environment. Currently employed by the Royal Australia ,n Navy, these trainers enhance operational readiness by providing immersive scenarios that prepare crews for real-world challenges.
Presagis Modeling and Simulation Tools, a division of CAE, specializes in providing advanced software solutions for modeling and simulation in defense and security applications. Recently, Presagis announced a strategic acquisition of the Embedded Graphics business from TXT, an international IT group based in Milan, Italy. This acquisition aims to enhance Presagis's capabilities as an end-to-end provider of consultancy and software services, supporting the digital transformation of customers' products and processes. Despite this transition, Presagis remains dedicated to fulfilling all existing contractual obligations and continues to offer robust product support to its valued customers. For any inquiries regarding this change, customers are encouraged to consult the Frequently Asked Questions or reach out via email for assistance.
The Open Geospatial Consortium Common Database (OGC CDB) developed by CAE is a revolutionary solution designed to enhance military training and mission rehearsal by providing a unified synthetic environment. As governments and defense forces increasingly seek high-performance training systems, the OGC CDB addresses the challenges posed by multiple unique databases traditionally used in flight simulators and other training devices. By offering a shared, open, and public database, the OGC CDB ensures that all simulation systems operate from a single synthetic representation of the world, enabling seamless data retrieval and integration across various platforms. This innovative approach simplifies database management, allowing for rapid updates and modifications to meet evolving training requirements, ultimately improving operational readiness and decision-making capabilities.
CAE's Maritime Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMT) offer an innovative solution for training maintenance technicians in a high-fidelity immersive learning environment. Designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the VMT system can be utilized across various maritime domains. This laptop or desktop-based training platform enables technicians to simulate normal and emergency maintenance procedures, either independently or in a classroom setting. With its combination of line-replaceable unit (LRU) and component location modules, the VMT creates a "virtual vessel" that facilitates systems familiarization, procedural training, and troubleshooting. Additionally, web access to the simulation software allows for flexible training opportunities, enabling users to engage in review, refresher, and recurrent training anytime and anywhere.
CAE’s Maritime Part-Task Trainers (PTTs) are innovative training solutions designed to bridge the gap between theoretical classroom instruction and practical experience on complete training systems. These trainers encompass various systems, including Bridge, Operations Room/Combat Information Center, and Machinery Control Room setups, which can be tailored to meet specific ship requirements. The PTTs offer flexibility through reconfigurability, allowing training for different ship classes while utilizing a common commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer infrastructure. By enhancing individual skills and streamlining team training processes, CAE's Maritime PTTs significantly reduce the time spent in full-scale training environments and minimize the operational hours required on actual vessels.
The Maritime Command & Staff Training system by CAE is designed to enhance the operational effectiveness of commanders and their battle staff through advanced constructive simulation. This innovative training solution allows military personnel to engage in realistic scenarios, including embargo operations, disaster relief, and full-scale warfighting, without the necessity of live assets. With CAE's extensive experience in facilitating complex joint exercises at both tactical and operational levels, this training program ensures that forces are effectively employed to achieve mission success across maritime and multi-domain operations.
The Tactical Brief/Debrief Capability from CAE is an advanced training system designed to enhance the effectiveness of military and defense operations. This innovative solution allows for real-time analysis and feedback during training exercises, enabling participants to review performance and improve decision-making skills. By integrating cutting-edge technology with user-friendly interfaces, the Tactical Brief/Debrief Capability facilitates comprehensive assessments, ensuring that teams are better prepared for real-world scenarios. Its versatility makes it suitable for various training environments, ultimately contributing to enhanced operational readiness and mission success.
The Tactical Floor Training Environment by CAE is a cutting-edge solution designed for exercise planning and debriefing, tactical development, and tactics instruction. This innovative system utilizes digitized projections on the floor to create a customizable training environment tailored to meet specific customer needs. It allows users to visualize entire exercises using live or simulated data, facilitating the planning of complex scenarios with multiple moving entities. Adjusting operational plans or evaluating different tactics is made effortless with a simple mouse click. Additionally, the system supports remote debriefing through video conferencing, accommodating multi-tiered seating for observers, thereby enhancing the overall training experience.
CAE's Tactics and Procedures Trainers offer advanced training solutions for armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) by providing a series of reconfigurable classroom desktop team and crew stations. These simulators create a common synthetic environment that enables comprehensive training for commanders, crew members, and system operators at up to the company level. The system supports various tactical training scenarios by integrating virtual entities and allowing desktop trainers to function as role-players, enhancing realism with command posts, air/ground support, and surveillance elements. Configurable for different levels of command—from individual commanders to collective troop formations—the trainers can also interoperate with the CAE GESI constructive simulation system, facilitating integrated training for Company and Battalion units as part of a Brigade exercise.
CAE designs and manufactures advanced Tank/AFV Direct Fire Trainers that cater to the training needs of armored fighting vehicles, including main battle tanks. These comprehensive training solutions facilitate progressive skill development in gunnery, crew operations, and turret handling, offering fully interactive collective training at the troop and platoon levels within a realistic operational environment. The range includes various training devices, from desktop gunnery trainers to fully instrumented tank simulators capable of operating individually or in networks. CAE's systems support precision gunnery for platforms such as the Leopard 2A4, M60A3, T72/T90, Warrior, and Arjun, featuring high-fidelity sighting and fire control systems integrated into a common virtual environment for enhanced training effectiveness.
