Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division Awards Valiant Global Defense Services a 5-year $131M Contract for Naval Aircrew Instructional Services
3 Sept 2026
HERNDON, VA, September 3, 2026 – Valiant announced today that it has been awarded a 5-year, $131M contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division for Contractor Instructional Services Naval Air Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CISLANT). Under this contract, Valiant will provide in-person, flight, and academic classroom instruction for Naval Aviation aircrews and instructors.
Responding to the diverse training requirements of the U.S. Navy, Valiant’s team will provide instructional support for Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers, and Naval Aircrew operating a variety of naval aircraft platforms. Personnel trained by Valiant instructors will perform essential duties in support of comprehensive fleet operational readiness and global maritime security.
The scope of work encompasses aviation training support across multiple U.S. Atlantic Fleet locations.
“Valiant’s aviation training portfolio spans contracts across the US Air Force, US Navy, US Marine Corps, and allied nations,” said Valiant Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Simms. “We are excited to take on this new opportunity and expand our mission-critical aviation training services—providing the best possible support for Atlantic Fleet aviators and aircrew.”
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Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 4,100 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; and Global Contingency & Stability Operations. Valiant is based in Herndon, VA and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GC Valiant LLC. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com, and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook.
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