Top Aces conducts first ‘Adversary Air’ training mission with upgraded A-4 Skyhawks in Canada
2024年6月20日 - 11:00PM
Top Aces, the world's leading provider of advanced adversary air
(ADAIR) and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training to
allied forces, proudly announces the successful completion of its
first training mission in Canada with the A-4 Advanced Aggressor
Fighter (AAF). This event marks the start of AAF service delivery,
which was stipulated in an amendment to Top Aces’ Contracted
Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract, as announced by the
Government of Canada in December 2023.
Renowned for innovation and collaborative efforts with customers
to evolve its service offering, Top Aces has been the trusted
training partner to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) since 2005. The
first two A-4 AAFs arrived in Canada in late May, complementing the
company’s existing Canadian aggressor fleet of Dassault/Dornier
Alpha Jets and Bombardier Learjet 35s.
Each A-4 AAF aircraft is equipped with Top Aces’ proprietary,
open architecture ‘Advanced Aggressor Mission System’ (AAMS), an
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and tactical
datalink capabilities. The AAF configuration can replicate the
advanced systems of a near-peer, threat aircraft.
This week’s first mission featured an A-4 AAF along with a
formation of Alpha Jets, conducting air combat training in support
of RCAF CF-18 pilots based out of 4-Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. In
addition to improving training for CF-18 aircrew, the introduction
of A-4 AAF aircraft allows the RCAF to refocus internal resources
on higher value training activities, particularly as they prepare
for the F-35 transition.
“Service is the value that leads our organization. As a proud
home-grown Canadian company, Top Aces is committed to providing the
CAF with cutting-edge training solutions to ensure our servicemen
and women are fully prepared for any mission their country entrusts
to them,” said Paul Bouchard, CEO of Top Aces.
James “Preston” Manning, Vice-President – Canada, Top Aces Inc.,
concludes: “Canada's forward-thinking approach to the CATS program
has prompted Air Forces worldwide to follow suit. Especially as
allied counterparts shift towards 5th Generation fleets, they
increasingly acknowledge this industry's importance for operational
efficiency, extending fleet lifespan, and supporting the continued
service of veterans.”
About Top Aces
Top Aces provides advanced ADAIR and JTAC training to the
world’s leading air forces. It has the largest fleet of
commercially operated fighter aircraft in active service and is the
first company in the world to acquire the supersonic F-16. Top
Aces’ mission-critical training enhances the operational readiness
of combat forces by providing real-world experience, while creating
significant cost efficiencies and extending the lifecycle of
military fleets. For more information, please
visit www.topaces.com.
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