KIELCE, Poland, September 8, 2026 — Leads & Copy — CAE and WB Electronics, a prominent Polish defense technology firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MSPO 2026. This agreement signifies a key advancement in defense collaboration between Canada and Poland, addressing the increasing demand for training and mission readiness in the unmanned and autonomous systems sector.
The partnership will focus on joint opportunities to enhance training and operational readiness solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems. CAE, a global leader in simulation, synthetic training environments, and mission rehearsal, will combine its expertise with WB Electronics’ proficiency in advanced unmanned platforms and mission systems.
As militaries increasingly adopt these technologies for multi-domain operations, this collaboration aims to equip defense forces with the ability to train operators, develop proficiency, improve readiness, and maximize the operational effectiveness of these capabilities for customers in Canada, Poland, and allied nations.
Thibaut Trancart, Vice President and General Manager, CAE Defense & Security, EMEA, highlighted the growing importance of autonomous and unmanned capabilities in modern defense. “As Canada and Poland deepen defence cooperation, there is a unique opportunity to combine leading technologies with advanced readiness and training capabilities,” Trancart stated. “Together with WB Electronics, we will explore how to help defence forces maximize the operational impact of these systems, enhance mission readiness, and prepare for the future of military operations.”
Piotr Wojciechowski, President of WB Electronics, echoed this sentiment. “This MoU with CAE allows us to explore how best to combine our respective strengths to create advanced training and mission readiness capabilities for current and future operators of unmanned systems,” Wojciechowski said. “Together, we see opportunities not only in our respective domestic markets but also internationally.”
The collaboration between CAE and WB Electronics underscores the robust and lasting relationship between Canada and Poland, alongside growing prospects for defense-industrial cooperation. Canada’s expanding involvement in European defense industrial initiatives further emphasizes the strategic value of such partnerships in fostering innovation, strengthening international ties, and creating future export opportunities.
CAE is dedicated to enhancing global safety by providing advanced training, simulation, and critical operations solutions for aviation professionals and defense forces. With a presence in over 40 countries, CAE has been a pioneer in simulation and training for nearly 80 years, consistently setting standards for high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions while integrating sustainability into its operations. The company leverages technology and human performance enhancement to be a trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness.
Source: CAE Inc.
