The Albanese Government is investing more than $300 million to transform air mission training, ensuring our Defence personnel are ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
The Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) will increase Defence's aircrew training capacity by up to 70 per cent, using cutting-edge simulation, modern courseware, and real-world training to prepare crews for advanced platforms such as the MC-55A Peregrine and MQ-4C Triton.
This investment will upgrade training systems that support initial training for personnel operating the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) advanced air and ground-based capabilities and includes a new facility for the Air Mission Training School.
It will create up to 140 local jobs in acquisition and 50 ongoing jobs in sustainment, delivered in partnership with CAE Australia.
Featuring an integrated learning environment, the system will combine classroom instruction, advanced simulation technologies, and airborne training to deliver an immersive, world-class training experience.
Capability delivery will commence at RAAF Base East Sale in Gippsland, Victoria from 2026, strengthening Australia's sovereign training capability while driving innovation and building critical skills for the future.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy:
"The Albanese Government is revolutionising air mission training so that more Defence personnel are trained and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
"This investment underscores our commitment to building sovereign capability, backing Australia's defence industry and delivering jobs for Australian workers.
"By partnering with CAE, we are delivering cutting-edge training systems for our Defence force personnel and creating up to 190 jobs for Australian workers."
