What Milskil does

Milskil is a 100% Australian-owned private defence training services company headquartered in Williamtown, NSW. Founded in 2003 by former RAAF fighter pilot John 'Lono' Lonergan, the company delivers integrated air combat training, military flight instruction, simulation-based LVC (Live, Virtual, Constructive) training, JSF maintenance instruction, and air mission training to the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Defence Force. Its workforce is 91% military veterans, and the company states that virtually all qualified RAAF Air Combat Group aircrew have passed through elements of its training service over its 22-year continuous contract history.

The company operates a fleet of Advanced CT4E purpose-built military flight trainers and holds a CASA-approved military flight curriculum benchmarked against ADF standards. Its technical portfolio spans F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler training, LVC synthetic environments for mission rehearsal and exercise control, and partnership-enabled Advanced Adversary Air and JTAC/CAS capabilities delivered with Top Aces and Blue Air Training. In December 2025, Milskil secured a significant sub-contract from CAE to support delivery of the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under Project AIR5428 Phase 3.

Milskil generates revenue through long-term, non-publicly-disclosed professional services contracts with the Australian Department of Defence, with the F-AMTS contract extending operations to RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria by 2028. It markets primarily through direct government engagement, industry events (notably the Avalon Australian International Airshow), and strategic partnerships with global defence primes and specialists. The company is ISO 9001 / JAS-ANZ certified and operates as a subcontractor on major RAAF training programs.

Name

Milskil

Legal name

Milskil

Website

https://milskil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Milskil is a 100% Australian-owned defence training services provider delivering integrated air combat, military flight, LVC simulation, and maintenance training to the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Defence Force, supported by strategic partnerships with CAE and Top Aces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Operations & Force Readiness (BPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI)

Keywords

• Military flight training
• Air combat training
• Defence training services
• Live virtual constructive training
• Military aircrew training

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamtown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Defence Training Services: Provides air combat training, aircrew training, maintenance instruction, and air mission training services to the Royal Australian Air Force and other defence clients under long-term government contracts. Revenue is generated through contract awards from Defence and prime contractors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Milskil is a 100% Australian-owned defence training services company that delivers high-end operational capability focused on Air Warfare. The company provides air combat training, military quality aircrew training, LVC (Live, Virtual, Constructive) simulation training, JSF maintenance training, and air mission training services to the Royal Australian Air Force and other defence clients. Services span ab-initio through advanced post-graduate training, delivered through purpose-built CT4E aircraft, advanced simulators, and an integrated learning environment.

Product overview

Milskil is a 100% Australian-owned military training services company that provides high-end operational capability focused on Air Warfare. The company operates as a single integrated platform delivering diverse but niche training solutions across seven core service areas: Air Combat Training (for F-35A, F/A-18F, EA-18G), Military Quality Aircrew Training (using CT4E aircraft fleet), LVC Training (Live, Virtual, Constructive simulation), JSF Maintenance Training, Air Mission Training, and two partnership-enabled offerings (Advanced Adversary Air via Top Aces partnership and CAS & JTAC Training via Blue Air Training). These services collectively support the Royal Australian Air Force from ab-initio training through to advanced post-graduate training initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Combat Training Provides aircrew training instruction for F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler capabilities. Includes turn-key training solutions ranging from Lead-In Fighter to Fighter Weapons courses, and direct support to flight simulator accreditation and certification. Targeted at RAAF aircrew and operational pilots.
• Military Quality Aircrew Training (MQAT) Commercially delivered high-quality military flight training for pilots and Weapons Systems Officers (WSOs) during initial and intermediate phases. Features a CASA-approved military flight curriculum benchmarked against ADF standards, delivered using a fleet of Advanced CT4E purpose-built military flight trainers and ex-military flying instructors. Aimed at defence organisations seeking cost-effective, military-quality training with civilian delivery.
• LVC Training (Live, Virtual, and Constructive) Cutting-edge military training approach integrating real-world elements, computer-generated simulations, and simulated entities to create immersive training environments. Milskil designs, develops and executes synthetic high-end air combat training and turn-key synthetic systems supporting air combat mission rehearsal and evaluation.
• JSF Maintenance Training Delivers aircraft maintenance instruction and procedures training within the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Integrated Training Centre at RAAF Williamtown. Provides impactful aircraft and support systems technical knowledge across multi-media courseware delivered through learner-centric modality. Targeted at ADF maintenance personnel supporting F-35A operations.
• Air Mission Training Foundation training for Airborne Electronic Analysts, Operations Officers, Air Mobility Officers, Air Battle Managers, Air Traffic Controllers, Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Officers, Weapons Systems Officers, and Electronic Warfare Officers. Combines advanced integrated learning environment, learning materials, synthetic ground training elements, and airborne training elements.
• Advanced Adversary Air (ADAIR) Advanced Adversary Air (ADAIR) capabilities delivered in partnership with Top Aces, the world leader in contracted adversary air support. Leverages Top Aces' F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighters to provide a sovereign-based 5th Generation training solution for the Australian Defence Force, including advanced adversary air training.
• CAS & JTAC Training Close Air Support (CAS) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training delivered in partnership with Top Aces and its subsidiary Blue Air Training. Establishes an Australian-based solution for JTAC and Joint Fires training including currency and advanced training.
• Exercise Control

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of continuous service to RAAF since 2003
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2025Milskil awarded a significant sub-contract from CAE to support the development and delivery of the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) for the Royal Australian Air Force under Project AIR5428 Phase 3. Milskil provides training services through qualified, experienced managers and subject-matter experts across the full suite of F-AMTS courses for ab-initio candidates and post-graduate instructor training.
• Top Aces Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025Teaming agreement signed March 26, 2025 during Avalon Australian International Airshow. Partnership combines Milskil's ADF air combat training experience with Top Aces' global ADAIR expertise to provide sovereign-based 5th Generation training solution. Top Aces is the world's only commercial owner/operator of the F-16 Viper. The partnership also leverages Blue Air Training's JTAC and Joint Fires training expertise for Australian-based solutions.
• Top Aces (Advanced Adversary Air)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilskil and Top Aces partnership brings Advanced Adversary Air capabilities to Australia. Top Aces is the world leader in contracted adversary air support with the largest aggressor aircraft fleet and sole commercial operator of the F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter.
• Blue Air Training (Top Aces subsidiary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Air Training, a wholly owned subsidiary of Top Aces, is a world leader in contracted CAS and JTAC training. Partnership leverages Blue Air Training's expertise to establish Australian-based JTAC and Joint Fires training solution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a global flight training incumbent with a broad civil and military training portfolio. Comparable as a much larger, established flight training peer in the same domain as Milskil's MQAT offering.
• Boeing Global Services (Training): Boeing provides integrated training and support for F/A-18, EA-18G and other platforms operated by the RAAF. A broad incumbent in military aircrew and maintenance training adjacent to Milskil's core services.
• Lockheed Martin (Training & Simulation): Lockheed delivers the F-35 training enterprise and broader simulation/training services to militaries globally. A broad incumbent that competes for the larger training-system scope surrounding Milskil's niche F-35 maintenance and pilot support work.
• Saab (Training & Simulation): Saab delivers military training, simulation and LVC solutions globally, with a strong presence among Indo-Pacific and Western air forces. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the military air training and simulation market.

Direct peers

• Draken International: Draken is a major commercial adversary air and tactical aviation training provider serving US, UK and allied air forces. Directly comparable to Milskil's ADAIR and LVC training services for military customers.
• CAE: CAE is both Milskil's prime contractor on F-AMTS and the leading global provider of civil and military flight training services, including for the RAAF. It is the most directly comparable peer in military aircrew training and LVC simulation.
• ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company): ATAC provides contracted adversary air, tactical training, and threat simulation services to the US Navy, Air Force and allied militaries. Comparable to Milskil's advanced adversary air and air combat training offerings.
• Top Aces Inc. Top Aces is Milskil's strategic partner and the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR), operating the largest aggressor aircraft fleet and the only commercial F-16 Viper fleet. It is a directly comparable peer in advanced air combat training delivery.
• Blue Air Training: A Top Aces subsidiary and world leader in contracted CAS and JTAC training. Milskil has a partnership with Blue Air Training to establish Australian-based JTAC and Joint Fires training — directly comparable scope of services.

Regional players

• Paramount Group: Paramount is a leading African-headquartered defence and aerospace company offering training and aviation services. Relevant as a regional player in defence training that operates in a different geography from Milskil but competes in adjacent sovereign defence training markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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