Canberra has committed more than A$300 million ($199.8 million) to the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS), aimed at expanding and modernising how the Royal Australian Air Force trains its mission aircrews.
Delivered in partnership with CAE Australia, the programme is expected to increase aircrew training capacity by up to 70 percent through advanced simulation technologies, updated training curricula, and integrated practical instruction.
The initiative will blend classroom-based education, high-fidelity simulators, synthetic training environments, and live airborne training to closely replicate real-world operational scenarios.
F-AMTS will provide both initial and advanced specialist training for crews supporting platforms such as the MC-55A Peregrine intelligence aircraft and the MQ-4C Triton high-altitude unmanned system.
According to CAE, approved users of the new capability include Airborne Electronics Analysts, Air Battle Managers, Air Mobility Officers, Weapon Systems Officers, and Electronic Warfare Officers.
The agreement includes the development of new facilities for the existing Air Mission Training School at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, with capability delivery scheduled to begin in 2026.
The investment is expected to generate up to 140 jobs during the acquisition phase and sustain approximately 50 long-term positions.
Under the 10-year contract, F-AMTS equipment deliveries and installations will be carried out in cooperation with Australian industry partners, including Nova Systems, Adacel, DXC Technology, Milskil, MMCLD, Airflite, and Seeing Machines.
