CAE and Saab have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop training and simulation capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The agreement aims to ensure that Royal Canadian Navy crews are prepared to operate and maintain the country’s future submarine fleet using advanced training tools.
France Hébert, president of CAE’s defense and security division in Canada, said the partnership underscores her company’s commitment to enhancing Canada’s sovereign defense capabilities. “Partnering with global innovators like Saab on initiatives such as the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project highlights how the Canadian industry can lead with innovation, agility and purpose — delivering solutions that enhance operational readiness and reinforce our role as a trusted defence partner,” she added.
For Saab Deputy CEO Anders Carp, the agreement reflects Saab’s intention to build a “truly Canadian submarine solution” by combining CAE’s local expertise with Saab’s century-long experience in submarine design and construction. Carp also expressed confidence that his company’s offering will surpass the Royal Canadian Navy’s requirements and strengthen Canada’s naval deterrence.
The Saab agreement follows a series of recent defense training collaborations for CAE. Earlier this month, it joined Airbus Helicopters and Babcock to propose a comprehensive helicopter training solution for the Polish Air Force.
In March, CAE secured a contract from the New Zealand Defence Force to provide engineering, maintenance and management services for the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s C-130J weapon systems trainer. It also teamed up with Serco Defence, Sayres Australia and JMC to modernize naval warfare training for the Royal Australian Navy.