The Italian Air Drive has contracted CAE for the availability of Block 5 Predator Mission Coach Plus (PMT Plus) meant for MQ-9A Reaper drone.
Underneath this contract, CAE can even present preliminary in-service assist for the PMT Plus.
PMT Plus, which is developed in collaboration with Common Atomics Aeronautical Methods, Inc (GA-ASI), is a sophisticated coaching system obtainable for the MQ-9A.
This technique presents an immersive coaching expertise that carefully mimics real-world operational eventualities, permitting for a seamless transition for pilots and sensor operators from simulation to precise plane operation.
Designed to raise mission coaching capabilities for the MQ-9A remotely piloted plane (RPA), the PMT Plus permits flight crews to have interaction in coaching that’s particular to the Italian Air Drive’s operational flight program (OFP) and incorporates computerized take-off and touchdown functionality (ATLC).
Enhancements embrace improved visible graphics tailor-made for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, alongside an upgraded teacher consumer interface.
CAE Protection & Safety – Worldwide division president Marc-Olivier Sabourin mentioned: “Our dedication to delivering tailor-made and high-quality coaching options, such because the PMT Plus, considerably contributes to the operational excellence of Italy’s defence forces.
“This achievement underscores our longstanding collaboration with GA-ASI and our unwavering dedication to assist the mission readiness of MQ-9 operators worldwide.”
CAE’s relationship with the Italian Air Drive extends throughout varied different plane platforms, together with earlier assist for the MQ-9A.
In 2018, CAE supplied the Italian Air Drive with the PMT Block 1, marking it because the RPA coach licensed for Zero Flight Time Coaching.
In August 2024, the US authorised arms sale valued at $738m (€671.5m) to Italy, which included six MQ-9 Block 5 drones and an array of assist programs.
The Italian Air Drive performed its inaugural flight with a newly-acquired MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from GA-ASI on 9 November 2023.
The Block 5 RPA presents enhanced electrical energy technology, automated take-off and touchdown capabilities with upgraded touchdown gear, and superior datalinks, together with the latest iteration of GA-ASI’s Lynx Multi-mode Radar.
The Italian Air Drive’s present RPA stock from GA-ASI contains 4 Block 1 items and two Block 15 cellular floor management stations.
