Serco partners with CAE, Sayres and JMC to future proof Australian Navy Navigation and Synthetic Warfare Training

Serco is pleased to announce new teaming agreements with CAE, Sayres Australia and JMC to enhance the capabilities and operational readiness of Navy Warfare sailors and officers through innovative and integrated training solutions. 

Serco has been a trusted partner of the Royal Australian Navy at HMAS Watson since 2003, delivering comprehensive training programs that prepare Navy personnel for the demanding scenarios they will face at sea. Leveraging more than 125 years of collective experience in Navy training, Serco, CAE, Sayres and JMC have been at the forefront of providing high-quality simulator-based maritime warfare training and support services.  

Serco Defence Managing Director, Pete Behrendt said "Our alliance with Sayres will deliver significant improvements in training delivery and efficiency. By teaming up with CAE, a global leader in the transformation of military training and technology, we are poised to elevate the training experience for Navy personnel. JMC delivers SME lead technology training enhancement. These partnerships will ensure that our Navy remains ahead of the curve in warfare techniques and new technologies." 

CAE, a global leader in training and technology, brings experience and advanced approaches in navigation and synthetic warfare training to this strategic partnership. "Building on decades of excellence in delivering integrated training solutions to the Australian Defence Force, we are proud to join this team to enhance operational readiness through the future uplift of training at HMAS Watson," said Matthew Sibree, Managing Director Indo-Pacific, CAE Defense & Security. "This agreement affirms CAE’s steadfast commitment to equipping Navy personnel with the critical maritime, technical, and social mastery needed to excel in ever-changing naval warfare operations.” 

Sayres Australia CEO, Craig Powell GAICD, added, "The continuous evolution of warfare techniques and technologies necessitates a forward-thinking approach to training. Together, we aim to reimagine how, when, where, and why training is delivered, ensuring that Navy officers and sailors are equipped with the full spectrum of operational capabilities."  

JMC, a small Australian and veteran owned business, delivers SME knowledge and technology know how to deliver bespoke solutions to support enhanced training outcomes for the Navy. 

Serco’s teaming arrangement with CAE, Sayres and JMC marks a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to support the Royal Australian Navy's mission to fight and win at sea.