CAE
CAE has been ranked as Canada’s top defense company by Canadian Defence Review magazine. This recognition marks the third time CAE has received this honor, underscoring its commitment to excellence in defense and aerospace.
As a leading player in Canada's vibrant aerospace and defense sector, CAE delivers advanced training solutions that enhance the mission readiness and operational effectiveness of land, air, and naval forces worldwide. By leveraging innovative technologies and training methods, CAE supports global defense forces in achieving optimal outcomes.
"We're incredibly proud of CAE's legacy and the profound impact we have on Canada’s defense and aerospace industry,” says Marc Parent, CAE’s president and chief executive officer. “This recognition as the top defense company in Canada for the third time is an affirmation of our unwavering dedication to innovation, quality, and the enduring trust we have built with our partners over decades. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continually push the boundaries of what is possible in defense and aerospace training.”
“For more than 75 years, CAE has forged a strong relationship with Canada’s Armed Forces,” says France Hébert, division president, D&S Canada and global operations lead at CAE. “We are integral to Canada’s efforts to develop a robust national defense industry, and our commitment to excellence continues to drive us forward.”
"Our wide spectrum of training supports defense forces in achieving optimal outcomes, leveraging innovative technologies and methodologies,” says Marc-Olivier Sabourin, division president, CAE Defense & Security, international. “Our comprehensive turnkey solutions position us as a trusted partner for governments, defense forces, and OEMs worldwide.”
CAE's dedication to innovation and excellence continues to set the standard in the defense and aerospace industry. This recognition highlights their commitment to advancing global defense capabilities through cutting-edge training solutions, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of security and operational readiness.
“When CDR initiated Canada’s Top Defence Companies survey & ranking over 20 years ago, for our #1 company, we had to look no further than CAE, an exemplary Canadian aerospace and defense company that was a world leader in its field,” says CDR editor-in-chief Peter A. Kitchen. “Now, all these years later we’ve come full circle as the Montreal-based company wins the #1 position for a record third time.”
He added, “CDR would like to congratulate CAE’s excellent outgoing President and CEO, Marc Parent, on the important work he’s done building this company into a true world leader in training and simulation. And, last year CAE's SkyAlyne joint venture won the important FAcT contract to supply the RCAF with critical aircrew training in a 25-year, $11.2 billion deal. So, for all these reasons and more, we are extremely pleased to once more recognize CAE as Canada’s #1 Defense Company.”
This year CDR has added 11 new companies to the Top 100 ranking, a testament to the strength of Canada’s defense industry.
An evaluation panel consisting of CDR editorial staff and independent advisors ranked the companies based on factors such as economic impact, innovation, contribution to the nation's security, corporate integrity and support for Canada’s military.
With the publication of its annual Top 100 Defence Company Ranking, CDR’s goal is to showcase Canada’s defense industry and all that it has to offer.