CAE Inc. announced a worldwide partnership with Saab that designates CAE as Saab’s preferred supplier for training and simulation related to the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform. The agreement includes a Canada‑specific component that positions CAE to jointly pursue Canada’s AEW&C program and deliver comprehensive training solutions for the GlobalEye aircraft.
The partnership gives CAE access to Saab’s advanced sensor and surveillance technology while leveraging CAE’s integrated training systems, flight training devices, and mission‑simulation environments. By combining these capabilities, the alliance aims to provide end‑to‑end training for GlobalEye operators worldwide, including NATO and other allied forces. The Canada element is expected to create high‑value jobs and support innovation in the Canadian defense sector.
CAE’s defense training segment has grown 29% year‑over‑year in the most recent quarter, and its adjusted backlog reached $11.3 billion. The new partnership is positioned to add a recurring revenue stream that aligns with CAE’s strategy to deepen its presence in the high‑value AEW&C market. The deal also strengthens CAE’s competitive moat by tying its training expertise directly to a leading AEW&C platform.
Matt Bromberg, CAE’s President and CEO, said the agreement “sets the stage for a global AEW&C training franchise anchored in Canada” and highlighted the company’s long‑standing partnership with Saab and the growing demand for integrated surveillance solutions. Micael Johansson, Saab’s President and CEO, noted that the collaboration “reinforces our commitment to GlobalEye customers and delivers world‑leading training” and emphasized the importance of training in achieving operational readiness.
The partnership is expected to enhance CAE’s defense segment performance and support its broader transformation plan, which focuses on cost discipline, strategic investments, and expanding recurring revenue sources. By securing a key training contract with a major AEW&C platform, CAE positions itself to capture a larger share of the defense training market and to capitalize on the increasing demand for advanced early‑warning capabilities in a changing geopolitical environment.
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