Canada’s Top Aces to help deliver Red Air training for France under deal worth up to €450 million

France awarded an SDTS-led consortium a contract worth up to €450 million to provide simulated adversary air missions for its armed forces. The consortium includes Babcock France and Top Aces France, the local subsidiary of the Canadian training company, and the contract runs for six years with an option for two more. Top Aces France will supply Alpha Jets and upgraded A-4N Skyhawks equipped to represent advanced threats, flown by French nationals. The aircraft will operate from locations around France so air force, navy and army units can train near their bases.