The programme is set to deliver 20,000 hours of virtual training annually, benefiting not only the U.S. Air Force but also the Air National Guard, Air Force Special Operations Command, and international allies such as the UK, Australia, and Canada. Training through simulators under this contract is projected to be four times more cost-effective than live-fly exercises.
A highlight of the CAF DMO 3.0 contract is its focus on advanced fifth-generation fighter training. Pilots of the cutting-edge F-35 and F-22 aircraft will participate in interconnected training scenarios, linking eight current simulator sites and expanding to as many as 25 locations globally. These capabilities allow 16 or more aircrew to train simultaneously in realistic combat scenarios, even from geographically distant sites.
The initiative also enhances joint and coalition readiness, with aircrews from different generations of aircraft practising integration across the Pacific, Europe, and continental U.S. locations. The investment underscores the Air Force’s commitment to cost-efficient, high-fidelity training solutions that meet modern defence challenges.
