Top Aces has been awarded a follow-up contract for advanced operational training worth up to 420 million euros by the German Armed Forces received. The “Rapid Air Targeting Contract” has a term of ten years and includes mission-critical operational training for the German Air Force, Army and Navy.
“This contract marks a significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with the Bundeswehr,” said Thomas Beringer, Vice President Europe at Top Aces. “We are honored to continue supporting Germany’s operational readiness – an essential requirement in today’s complex global situation – with world-class training solutions tailored to the Bundeswehr’s evolving needs.”
As part of this groundbreaking agreement, Top Aces will provide a comprehensive training program designed to strengthen the operational readiness of all branches of the German Armed Forces. Training will be conducted using Top Aces’ diverse fleet, including A-4N Skyhawk aircraft with AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar and modernized Alpha Jets. Thanks to an open architecture, the Advanced Aggressor Mission System (AAMS) developed by Top Aces enables the integration of advanced sensors into the A-4N and thus effectively simulates the threats posed by modern enemy fighter aircraft.
Didier Toussaint, Group President and co-founder of Top Aces, added: “We are very grateful to the Bundeswehr for their continued trust. This contract underlines the strength of our partnership and the continuous added value our team strives for. As we grow internationally, we remain focused on supporting our customers with reliable and innovative training solutions that increase operational readiness and effectiveness.”
With over 150,000 accident-free flight hours, Top Aces, along with its subsidiaries including Top Aces Corp and Blue Air Training, provides advanced operational training to the world’s leading armed forces. The company has the largest and most modern fleet of commercially operated fighter aircraft in active service and is the sole commercial owner and operator of the F-16 worldwide. Its mission-critical training improves force readiness through real-world experience, while realizing significant cost savings and extending the life of military aircraft fleets.
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