MONTREAL, CANADA -- (Marketwire - Aug. 22, 2012) - (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) - CAE today announced that it has won a series of military contracts valued at more than C$55 million. They include a contract from Airbus Military to develop a C295 full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), a contract from BAE Systems to provide maintenance and support services for the Indian Air Force's Hawk training devices, and contracts from the UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade C-130J and Lynx simulators. "These orders are indicative of the types of opportunities we see as a result of CAE's global footprint, position on key platforms, and the fundamental value of simulation-based training solutions," said Gene Colabatistto, Group President, Military Products, Training and Services, CAE. "In growth markets such as the Middle East and India, we continue to see a solid pipeline of opportunities for our product and services.