Top Aces Wins Major French Military Contract

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 09, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Top Aces Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Top Aces France SAS, has been awarded a contract to provide advanced adversary air (Red Air) training services to the French Armed Forces. The contract, valued at up to €450 million, represents a significant expansion of the company’s operations in Europe. This award is the Company’s second long-term contract this year, following the renewal of a 10-year contract worth up to €420 million with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) earlier in 2026.

Founded in 2000 by veteran Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 pilots, Top Aces has established itself as a leader in delivering advanced live and synthetic-blended air combat training to NATO and allied forces worldwide. The company’s industry-leading safety record, boasting more than 160,000 accident-free hours, is a testament to its commitment to operational realism and safety. Top Aces also owns Blue Air Training, a leader in Close Air Support training, and operates the world’s largest fleet of commercially owned tactical fighter aircraft, including the only privately operated F-16s.

The contract with the French Armed Forces will see Top Aces France, a key partner to the consortium led by SDTS and Babcock France, providing upgraded A-4N Skyhawk Advanced Aggressor Fighters equipped with advanced systems and sensors. These aircraft will be used to replicate advanced air threats in a variety of operational training missions, alongside Alpha Jet aircraft. The fleet will be deployed throughout France, enabling training in close proximity to participating units of the French Air and Space Force, French Navy, and French Army. The aircraft will be operated by French nationals through Top Aces France, working in close partnership with SDTS and Babcock France to deliver the training services.

This new contract has an initial term of six years, with the potential for a two-year extension, and a total value of up to €450 million for Top Aces and its two consortium partners. The contract is a significant milestone for Top Aces in France and reinforces the Company’s long-term commitment to Europe. Together with its French partners, Top Aces looks forward to delivering advanced, mission-relevant training tailored to the needs of France’s air, naval, and land forces.

With operations supporting armed forces in North America, Europe, and other international markets, Top Aces continues to expand its delivery of advanced combat training services worldwide.