Top Aces has secured a major 10-year contract worth up to €420 million to provide advanced operational training services for Germany’s armed forces. Under the agreement, the company will deliver adversary air and joint-force training using a fleet of upgraded A-4N Skyhawks and Alpha Jets. The contract includes the integration of Active Electronically Scanned Array radar and the Advanced Aggressor Mission System, an open-architecture avionics suite that allows aircraft to simulate modern fighter threats. The system supports helmet-mounted cueing, tactical datalinks, electronic attack simulation, and weapons emulation, creating realistic training environments. These capabilities reduce reliance on frontline fighter aircraft for opposing-force roles, preserving operational readiness. The A-4N Skyhawk and Alpha Jet platforms will support a wide range of missions, including air combat training, naval strike scenarios, electronic warfare instruction, and multinational exercises.
