New Defense Training Hub Opens in Tampa

CAE has inaugurated its new training and simulation facility in Tampa, Florida, headquarters to the U.S. Division of CAE Defense & Security (CAE USA). The official ribbon cutting welcomes industry leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests to the modern facility dedicated to the U.S. defense sector.

The CAE Tampa training center, a 326,000 sq. ft. campus, boasts a 16-bay manufacturing facility for simulation and product development, which delivers flight simulation training and is home to more than 750 valued employees. The inauguration celebrates the facility that broke ground in 2019 on the Tampa International Airport property. The project is a collaboration with Space Florida, the City of Tampa, and county authorities.

“This state-of-the-art center will not only drive advancements in simulation and training technology but also serve as a hub for strengthening partnerships with the U.S. military and allied forces," said Marc Parent, CAE President and CEO.

CAE is the platform-independent training and simulation solutions provider supporting the mission readiness of more than 40 U.S. and allied forces at 145 sites globally. CAE delivers training efficacy from turnkey training centers to tailored live, virtual, and constructive solutions at company and government-owned locations at all proficiency levels. CAE USA employs over 3,000 skilled professionals, including computer and software engineers, program managers, training instructors, and corporate staff.

"As the headquarters for CAE USA, we look forward to our continued collaboration with military and government customers to provide customized training and simulation technologies that meet the evolving needs of defense operations," said Merrill Stoddard, Division President, CAE USA. “Our team is excited to leverage this facility to develop next-generation simulation devices and training programs to push boundaries of what’s possible and ensure the readiness of those who serve.”