Future Canadian Forces projects

List of future or planned Canadian Forces projects.

Contents

Canadian Army

Model Type Number Dates Manufacturer Details
Long-Range Precision Rocket System (LRPRS) Multiple rocket launcher 17 2014–2018 The Department of National Defence is considering the purchase of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The former Chief of the Land Staff, Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, said the plan to acquire rocket launchers was something that "would be considered much further down the road—possibly in the 2012 time frame.[1] The Canadian Forces will acquire in total 17 Multiple rocket launcher by the year 2014–2018.[2][3][4]

The Canadian Forces wants a developed and battle proven military-off-the-shelf system.[5][6][7]
M777 howitzer Field artillery 37 2007–2013 BAE Systems  United Kingdom The Lightweight Towed Howitzer (LWTH) project consist a key facet of the Canadian Army's current indirect fire capability deficiency. The acquisition include 25 M777 howitzer, the Digital Gun Management System (DGMS), ammunitions and modern truck . The Canadian Forces currently operate 12 of these systems since 2007 in terms to increase the lethality, range, precision, mobility and digitization needed to support future missions of the Canadian Forces.[8]
Bison Armoured personnel carrier 199 1996–2011 General Dynamics Canada/General Motors Diesel Division  Canada In 1996 the Treasury Board Preliminary approved the Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle Life Extension (WLAV-LE) with an estimated cost of $230 million to modify the Bison fleet. At least 85% of the Bison fleet has been converted.[9]
Close Combat Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle 108 2011 N/A The Department of National Defence is pursuing the purchase of vehicle meant to accompany the main battle tank into combat. The CV90, the Puma, the Piranha V,[10] the Boxer [11] and the Véhicule blindé de combat d'infanterie are the most likely candidates for the role. The Canadian Forces has recently tested a CV90 that can carry seven soldiers. A contract of 108 with a option for up to 30 more.[12][13][14] Both Nexter Systems and BAE Systems Hägglunds promised to assemble the entire vehicles in Canada and also promised industrial benefits for local industries.[15][16] According to Ottawa Citizen, all bidders have been rejected by the Public Works and the Defence Department.[17] Bombardier Transportation may build the vehicles for the Canadian Forces if Nexter wins the contract.[18]
Husky Mounted Detection Systems Mine detection 2 2011 NIITEK A contract to provide two Husky HMDS mine detection to the Canadian Forces for $16.4 million dollars.[19]
Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle Armoured Personnel Carrier 500 2011–2017 N/A TAPV project will procure 500 vehicles with an option for an additional 100. They will replace the RG-31 Nyala and Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle and will complement the G-Wagen starting by 2011.[20] The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle,[21] RG-35,[22] Nexter Aravis,[23] M-ATV, RG-31 Mk5 EM, BAE Alligator 6x6,[24] Textron-Cadillac Gage Mobile Survivable Vehicle (upgraded version of M1117 Armored Security Vehicle).[25] Nexter and Bushmaster have since withdrawn from the competition.
Leopard 2 based AEV Armoured engineering vehicle 13 2011–2017 N/A 13 new armoured engineering vehicles (AEV), with an option for 5 more, will be acquired as part of the Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) project. The new AEV will replace the Canadian Forces’ aging fleet of Leopard 1-based Badger AEV fleet.[26][27]
Leopard 2-based ARV Armoured recovery vehicle 2 2011 N/A 2 new armoured recovery vehicles (ARV), with an option for 2 more, will be purchased to replace or supplement the existing Taurus ARVs as part of the FME project.[26][27]
Tactical mobility equipment Mine plows/Mine rollers/Dozer blades 29 2011 N/A The FME project will acquire 29 dozer blades, mine ploughs and mine rollers to equip the Leopard 2 fleet starting by 2011. Option of 30 more.[26][27]
LAV III Upgrade Program Infantry fighting vehicle 550 2011–2019 General Dynamics Canada  Canada The Department of National Defence will modernize 550 LAV-IIIs and incorporate new features. The modernization program include the upgrade of the fire control and acquisition systems, the upgrade of the lethality and the firepower, the upgrade of the mobility, and finally increasing the level of protection with the STANAG 4569 level 4 instead of the current level 3.[28] The upgrade will extend the LAV III life span to 2035. Option of 80.[29][30][31][32][33] The PPCLI had tested a new LAV-III with a Remote weapon system (RWS).[34] The Nanuk Remotely Controlled Weapon Station was developed in Canada,and will gradually integrate the system into the Canadian Army.[35][36] The LAV RWS will provide troops with better protection against roadside bomb.[37][38]
Integrated Soldier System Network-centric warfare 17,000 2010 Rheinmetall Defence Canada  Canada In late 2008, Ottawa had announced a contract of $310 million for the Integrated Soldier Systems program called Battle Management Command and Control Communication Computer and Information (BMC41). A contract with Rheinmetall [39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49]
Special Equipment Vehicle Baseline Shelters 895 2009–2010 DEW Engineering and Development  Canada / Armorworks  United States [50]
Close Area Suppression Weapon Automatic grenade launcher 304 2011 Rheinmetall Defence Canada  Canada The Government of Canada has awarded a contract valued at $95 million to Rheinmetall Canada Inc., of Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Québec, for the acquisition of 304 C16 Automatic Grenade Launcher Systems under the Close Area Suppression Weapon (CASW) project.

The C16 Automatic Grenade Launcher System is a modern high-velocity 40 mm weapon system which has multiple interrelated components that include a “grenade machine gun” and an advanced Fire Control System (FCS). The FCS, which has direct and indirect firing capability, is also equipped with full GPS and a laser range finder. The C16 system also includes a ground mount group (cradle and tripod), a thermal weapon sight, and multi-purpose and airburst ammunition. The contract also includes the provision of ancillary equipment, logistics containers, tactical containers, project management, system engineering, spare parts, interim support, and training. The first systems will be delivered to train the trainers in February 2011.[51]
Advanced Lightweight Anti-Armor Weapon System (ALAWS) Anti-tank guided missile N/A 2016 N/A $194 million has been set aside for the purchase of a short to medium range anti-tank guided missile which will replace the ERYX. The Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin and Rafael Spike offered through the EuroSpike GmbH consortium are the only systems being considered. There has been no movement on the project since 2006 when the European based consortium was asked to resubmit its bid.[52]
Draganflyer X8 micro UAV 2 TBD Draganflyer  Canada The Canadian Forces will procure two Draganflyer X8 for $40,000. They will be based at CFB Suffield for trials.[53]
Stealth Snowmobile Snowmobile TBD TBD TBD The Canadian Forces will develop a "stealth" snowmobile which can travel more than 15 km in electric mode or hybrid mode. The government as launched a tender totaling 550,000 dollars to build a prototype.[54]

Royal Canadian Air Force

Model Type Number Dates Manufacturer Details
CH-147 Chinook Transport and Combat search and rescue (CSAR) Helicopter 15 2013 Boeing Integrated Defense Systems  United States Twin-rotor medium/heavy lift helicopter. Six CH-147 "D" model entered service in 2008, with a further 15 long range hybrid "F" models on order, with delivery expected 2013–2014.[55] Operationally deployed in January 2009 to Afghanistan. The future CH-147 "F" model will be fitted with MX-15 EO/IR surveillance turrets and AN/ALQ-213V Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS).[56][57] The new Chinook will be fitted with a directed-energy laser-based counter-missile defense system able to track and defeat land and air-based missiles.[58]
CH-148 Cyclone Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) / utility helicopter 28 2010–2011 Sikorsky Aircraft  United States The Forces were to take delivery of these aircraft beginning in November 2008. On 28 Apr 2009 the Government of Canada waived up to $89M in CH-148 late fees and allowed Sikorsky two years (2011) to deliver "compliant" Cyclones. A Department of National Defence web site dated 21 July 2009 indicates that the first delivery of a "compliant" CH-148 is scheduled for July 2012 with final delivery and "retrofit" of all 28 helicopters scheduled for December 2013.
F-35 Lightning II multi-role 65 2016  United States The most likely candidate is the F-35 Lightning II given the investment made in the project by the Canadian government and its status as an informed partner. The Eurofighter Typhoon, SAAB JAS 39 Gripen, and the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet have also been promoted as contenders for the replacement by their respective manufacturers.[59] In 2009, it was estimated that the project would cost $4–8 billion without maintenance, training, spare and repair parts according to Le Devoir.[60] On Friday, July 16, 2010, the Canadian government announced the intention to sign a sole source contract for sixty-five Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II to replace the RCAF's fleet of CF-18 aircraft. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2016. As of July 2011 a contract for the acquisition of these aircraft had not been signed. The price is reportedly now exceeding $16 billion for equipment and a 20-year maintenance plan.[61][62]
CC-130J Super Hercules [63] Transport Aircraft 17 2010–2012 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics United States The first CC-130J Super Hercules was delivered June 2010. The final CC-130J-30 will be delivered by April 2012.[64] All of the new aircraft will be flown by 436 (Transport) Squadron based at CFB Trenton.[65]
Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Replacement Fixed Wing Search and Rescue 17 TBD TBD The Canadian Forces are actively seeking a replacement for their fleet of DHC-5 Buffalo and C-130 search and rescue planes. The most likely contenders are the C-27J Spartan from Alenia Aeronautica, and the C-295 from EADS-CASA. Viking Air has also indicated that it may offer a newly built and modernized version of the Buffalo. The project encountered setbacks after complaints from CASA that the initial request for proposal was written specifically to favour the C-27J alone.[66]
Joint Uninhabited Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) UAV TBD 2014–2017 TBD The JUSTAS project will see the acquisition of a Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) UAV for the Canadian Forces.[67][68]
PFA-series aircraft loaders 14 Fall 2011 TLD America/TLD Canada Inc $5.6 million CAD contract to TLD America to be completed by TLD Canada Inc as part of the Omnibus Support Vehicle Replacement Project[69]
TBD (likely Squire) tactical control radars 2 2011 Thales $55.6 million CAD contract as part of the TCR modernization Project[69]

Royal Canadian Navy

Model Type Number Dates Manufacturer Details
Joint Support Ship Project auxiliary oiler replenishment 3 2017 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada Inc.  Canada Navantia, S.A.  Spain The Joint Support Ship Project (abbreviated as JSS Project) is a project undertaken by the Canadian Forces to provide the Royal Canadian Navy with three multirole naval vessels. These vessels will enable a Naval Task Force to remain at sea for six times longer than is currently possible. The Joint Support ships will provide the RCN with a greater flexibility to conduct a wide range of operations both domestically and internationally. Originally announced in 2004, a contract for the construction of these ships was to have been signed in 2009. They were to have been available for operational service in 2012. As of October 2011, contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed and proposed entry into service has been set back by five years to 2017. The RCN has concluded that the Berlin class replenishment ship and the Cantabria Class are the only candidates for adaptation. The Berlin Class and the Cantabria Class designs are the only two designs that can be adapted to meet the Canadian Forces requirements. [70]
Arctic Patrol Ship Project Arctic Patrol Ships 6–8 2014 Halifax Shipyards Canada On July 9, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the construction of eight Arctic patrol ships capable of polar class 5 (PC-5) operations. This announcement also saw the federal government commit to establish a deep water port for RCN operations in the Northwest Passage and adjacent waters. The estimated cost of 6-8 vessels is $4.3 billion including maintenance for 25 years.[71] Possible design concepts under consideration include that of the Norwegian patrol vessel NoCGV Svalbard. As of October 2011 a contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed.
Single Class Surface Combatant Project wide-area air defence/Destroyer 15 TBD Halifax Shipyards Canada The Single Class Surface Combatant Project is the name given by naval observers for the expected replacement of the Iroquois-class destroyer and eventually replace the Halifax-class frigate in the period beginning 2016–2017. As of October 2011 a contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed.
Kingston class Replacement Coastal defence vessel/Minehunter TBD 2020 Halifax Shipyards Canada The Royal Canadian Navy is discarding its $100M mid-life refit plan for the twelve vessels in this class.[72] Instead, MCDVs will be replaced by new vessels to enter service in 2020. It had been intended to retain the ‘mid-lifed’ vessels through 2045–2055 however, the Royal Canadian Navy has concluded that the money would be better spent in acquiring a new platform. RCN's review listed low speed and small size as reasons for the MCDV being inadequate for patrol duties (both are factors of the original specification). Critics note that patrol and training were tacked onto the mine-countermeasures role and that the platform lacks serious armament for a sovereignty enforcement role.[72] As of October 2011, contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed.
Naval Remote Weapon Station remote weapon station N/A 2012 N/A The Department of National Defence has a requirement to provide a Naval Remote Weapons Station defence capability to the Halifax and Iroquois classes. [73] [74]
Amphibious Assault Ship Project Amphibious assault ships TBD TBD TBD The Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence had discussed the possibility of acquiring one or more amphibious assault ships for the Royal Canadian Navy that would be capable of transporting up to 1,000 soldiers and equipment and supporting them in an amphibious assault. Such ships would be similar to the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock or Mistral class amphibious assault ship and would function as a light carrier capable of supporting aircraft such as the CH-147 Chinook transport helicopters, CH-148 Cyclone anti-submarine helicopters, CH-146 Griffon light utility helicopters, as well as vertical lift fighter jets, and water-borne landing craft and air cushioned vehicles. The project is not believed to have proceeded to the design stage.

See also

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