Planned Canadian Forces projects

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List of future or planned Canadian Armed Forces projects.

Canadian Army[]

Model Type Number Dates Manufacturer Details
Improved combat uniform CADPAT 24,000 2012– The decision to change the existing combat uniform is due to drying problems and poor integration with other operational equipment, as well as discolouration.[1] The Department of National Defence estimates the production rate would be about 24,000 ICU uniforms per year.
Small Arms Replacement Project Small arms N/A 2012–2022 N/A

In October 2007, Department of National Defence approved the Identification of the Small Arms Replacement Project II (SARP II). The SARP II will deliver a modern, networked integrated direct fire, multi-effect, portable anti-personnel and anti-material capability that includes weapons, fire control, munitions, training systems and logistic support. SARP II's cost exceeds $1 Billion between 2012–2022.[2]

LAV III Upgrade Program Infantry fighting vehicle 550 2011–2021 General Dynamics Canada  Canada
  • The Department of National Defence will modernize 550 LAV-IIIs and include fire-control and acquisition systems upgrades, lethality and firepower upgrades, mobility upgrades, as well as increasing the level of protection to STANAG 4569 level 4 (instead of the current level 3).[3] The upgrade program will extend the LAV III life span to 2035.[4][5][6]
  • Includes addition of a remote weapon system, the Nanuk Remotely Controlled Weapon Station. The system was developed in Canada, and will gradually be integrated across the Canadian Army.[7][8][9]
  • Upgrades will also provide troops with better protection against roadside bombs.[10][11]
  • 80 options.[12][13]
Integrated Soldier System Network-centric warfare 17,000 2010–
Stealth Snowmobile Snowmobile TBD TBD CrossChasm Technologies  Canada The Canadian Forces is developing a "stealth" snowmobile which can travel more than 15 km in electric mode or hybrid mode. $550, 000 prototype tender awarded to CrossChasm Technologies of Waterloo, Ontario.[14][15]
Sniper Systems project C14 Timberwolf and C15 long-range sniper weapon TBD TBD The Canadian army will receive modernized C14 Timberwolf and C15 long-range sniper weapon sniper rifles. The two phases project included a new telescopic optical rifle sight, new semi-automatic sniper weapons (SASW), a new sniper rifle for training, ammunition, ballistic calculators, night vision (Image Intensified and Thermal Imagery: II-TI) for the rifle, new lightweight thermal and wet weather clothing and more;.[16]
Weapon effects simulation (WES) simulator Weapon effects simulation 2016–2021  United States $200 million contract for Cubic Global Defense will provided rural and urban settings for realistic combat simulation.[17]
3D Dismounted Training System Virtual Training TBD 2023–2036 TBD The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million to provide a realistic virtual environment for dismounted soldiers and tank crew.[18]
84mm Ammunition Project Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle TBD TBD TBD The project will provide new 84mm Smoke and Illumination ammunition for the existing Carl Gustav weapon system. The project cost is estimated between $20–49 million.[19]
84mm Carl Gustaf Upgrade TBD TBD 2019–2036 TBD The project will replace the existing obsolete optical sight with a more sophisticated sighting system to improve accuracy, and which includes a target range finder. The project also include weapon simulator. The cost is estimated between $50–99 million.[20]
Active Protection System TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The project will introduce new Active Protection System as per NATO STANAG 4686 for unspecific armoured fighting vehicle, which include sensors and counter-measure munitions. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[21]
Active Radio Frequencies Protection Systems TBD TBD 2023–2036 TBD Acquisition of sensor to detect radio frequency energy to detect improvised explosive devices (IED). The project cost is estimated between $50–99 million.[22]
Advanced Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection and Defeat TBD TBD 2019–2036 TBD The project will examine land and air based remote system to detect and defeat land mine and improvised explosive devices. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[23]
Advanced Sub-Unit Water Purification System TBD TBD 2016–2022 TBD Acquisition of water purification system for up to 250 soldiers. The project cost is estimated between $50–99 million.[24]
Advanced Water Supply System TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The water supply system will replace the existing system with water system, storage and supply. The project cost is estimate between $50–99 million.[25]
Airspace Coordination Center Modernization TBD TBD 2017–2021 TBD Modernization of LAV-III fleet with new computer and data link to improve network communication with Canadian forces and allied platforms. The project cost is estimated between $20–49 million.[26]
Anti Tank Guided Missile Replacement TBD TBD 2026–2036+ TBD Replacement of existing anti-tank weapons with a new multi-purpose, anti-armour, anti-structure. The weapon will be both portable / mounted system. The project is estimate between $250–450 million.[27]
Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) LAV 6.0 360 2020–2025 General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada
  • General utility armoured vehicle replacement of existing M113 and LAV-II (Bison) fleet
  • Will assist heavy- and light- armoured fighting vehicle on the battlefield.
  • New ACSV will have different configurations including: ambulance, command and control, and maintenance.[28]
  • Sole-sourced contract for 360 LAV 6.0 vehicles at a cost of $2 billion was signed in August 2019 with General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, with deliveries starting in late 2020.[29][30]
Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD The project will deliver light, medium and heavy bridging equipment to replace existing equipment. The equipment includes: infantry foot bridges, light support bridges, medium support bridges, heavy support bridges, heavy assault bridges, line of communication bridges and floating bridges and rafts. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[31]
Body Armour Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD The project will replace existing body armour with a new suite of light weight and modular armour. The project cost is estimated between $50–99 million.[32]
CF Land Electronic Warfare Modernization TBD TBD 2019–2036 TBD The project includes new electronic warfare support, protection against electronic attack, counter-command and control electronic attack, electronic warfare planning and management and analysis, and electronic warfare vehicles. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[33]
Soldier Helmet Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2036 NP Aerospace  Canada
  • The project will replace existing combat helmet with a modular and scalable combat helmet. The new combat helmet will improve blast, ballistic and blunt protection.
  • Project cost is estimated between $20–49 million dollars.[34]
  • Morgan Advanced Materials, was selected to provide their full-cut LASA AC914 for combat operations and the high-cut LASA AC915 for special operations.[35] NP Aerospace will supply the helmet over seven years.[36]
Night Vision System Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2025 TBD The project included laser range finder, laser designator, thermal image, I2 tubes. The project will cost between $100–249 million.[37]
Light Utility Vehicle Project TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD Replacement of G-wagon and Chevrolet Silverado MilCOTS which are at end of useful lives. The cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[38]
Next Generation Small Arms TBD TBD 2024–2036+ TBD Replacement of existing weapons with new lightweight combat small arms which include: rifle, machine gun, advancing sights, fire control system, accessories and ammunition. The project cost is estimated between $250–499 million.[39]
Soldier System 2030 TBD TBD 2025–2036+ TBD The project includes a new Integrated Soldier System, combat uniform, sniper and weapons systems modernization. The cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[40]
Tank Life Extension TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The Leopard 2 fleet requires a mid-life modernization by 2027. The cost is estimated between $100–249 million.[41]
Ground Based Air and Munitions Defence TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD The project will introduce a new, off-the-shelf weapon system to protect from a variety of air threats which include: radar, network and communication system as well as munition and weapon systems.[42]
Future Family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The project will deliver a fleet of non-lethal, unmanned ground vehicles (UGN) for search and rescue, CBRN, and casualty extraction.[43]
Light Armoured Vehicle Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) LAV6.0 RECCE 66 2021-2022  Canada /  Israel /  United States Will replace the Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle with 66 LAV 6.0 chassis by 2021.[44]

Royal Canadian Air Force[]

Model Type Number Dates Manufacturer Details
CH-148 Cyclone Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) / utility helicopter 28 2015– Sikorsky Aircraft
 United States		 The RCAF was to take delivery of these aircraft beginning in November 2008. However, the project was repeatedly delayed due to developmental challenges. The first six aircraft were finally delivered in June 2015 followed by a further two Block 1.1 variants at the end of 2015. Current Block 1/1.1 models being updated to the Block 2 standard; Block 2 delivery began in 2018. Total of 17 aircraft delivered as of February 2019.[45]
Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Replacement Fixed Wing Search and Rescue 16 2015-2022 Airbus Defence and Space
 Spain/ Europe		 The Canadian Forces are actively seeking a replacement for their fleet of CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules search and rescue aircraft. The project encountered setbacks after complaints from CASA that the initial request for proposal was written specifically to favour the C-27J alone. Three bids were received for the future FWSAR aircraft in January 2016. In late 2016, the C-295 won the competition to replace the current aircraft.[46] In July 2019 the first C-295 completed its maiden flight. The first delivery took place at the end of 2019.[47]
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) project Unmanned aircraft system TBD 2022-2030 TBD Originally called Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System, this project is in the definition phase as of mid-2018.[48] The UAS will be used for surveillance of the maritime and northern approaches to Canada and support to search and rescue operations. When deployed overseas, the UAS will be capable of detecting, recognizing, identifying, and tracking targets of interest. It will have a precision strike capability.[49] The L3 Technologies MAS Inc. proposed the Heron TP and while the United States Gouvernement and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. proposed the Q-9B SkyGuardian based on the MQ-9.[50]
CC-150 Polaris replacement MRTT 5+ TBD TBD On June 2, 2017, the Canadian Forces and Government of Canada announced their plan to recapitalize next generation strategic air-to-air tanker-transport capability by procuring a CC-150 Polaris replacement.[51] In attempt to decrease Canada's dependence on U.S and allied support, Canada will likely procure more than 5 such aircraft.
Snowbirds CT-114 Tutors 2026–2035 TBD The Canadian Forces is planning to replace its aging fleet of 25 CT-114 Tutor aircraft. Final delivery for the aircraft is anticipated to be between 2026 and 2035. The Canadian Forces is planning to spend $500 million – $1.5 billion on the project.[52]
Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft CP-140 Aurora replacement 2022–2036 TBD The project will provide a long range Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. The project will cost more than 1.5 billion dollars.[53]
Advanced Short Range Missile AIM-9M replacement 2018–2036 TBD The project will acquire an advanced short range air-to-air weapon for the CF-188 and future fighter aircraft.[54]
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Sustainment TBD TBD 2021–2036 TBD Replacement of semi-active homing missiles to Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles.[55]
Long Range Air-to-Air Missile TBD 2026–2036 TBD New long range air-to-air missile weapon system for future fighter aircraft.[56]
Low Collateral Damage Weapon TBD 2019–2021 TBD Low collateral damage weapon for CF-188 Hornet.[57]
Future Fighter Capability CF-188 replacement 88 2017–2036 TBD The project will acquire new fighter aircraft with a precision Air-to-Surface, Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground capacity. The future fighter aircraft will also have a non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) for NORAD. The CF-188 Hornet end of useful life is estimated in 2025.[58] The JAS 39 Gripen E / Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II are the current contenders to replace the aging fleet of CF-188 Hornet.[59]
Tactical Reconnaissance Utility Helicopter TBD TBD 2021–2036 TBD The project will deliver a new fleet of helicopter to replace the aging CH-146. The new helicopter will provide reconnaissance, aerial escort, fire support, light combat airlift for Canadian Army and Canadian Special Operations Force Command.[60]
Utility Transport Aircraft CC-138 Twin Otter replacement TBD 2018–2036 TBD Small fleet of new aircraft to replace aging CC-138 Twin Otter.[61]

Royal Canadian Navy[]

Model Type Number Dates Manufacturer Details
Joint Support Ship Auxiliary oiler replenishment 2 2017-2024 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada Inc.  Canada/Seaspan Marine Corporation  Canada 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. The Berlin-class AOR was selected on June 2, 2013.[62] Construction began on the first ship in June 2018.[63]
Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel Arctic Patrol Ships 6 2014-2022 Halifax Shipyard Canada On July 9, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the construction of eight Polar Class 5 Arctic patrol ships capable of operations in ice. 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.[64] Possible design concepts under consideration include that of the Norwegian patrol vessel NoCGV Svalbard. As of June 2015, construction was underway of the first of up to 6 planned vessels.[65] The lead ship of the class, HMCS Harry Dewolf, was commissioned in July 2021.
Canadian Surface Combatant Multi-domain Patrol Frigate 15 2020–2040 Halifax Shipyard Canada The Canadian Surface Combatant project is planned to replace the Iroquois-class destroyer and eventually replace the Halifax-class frigate. In June, 2016 the Canadian government announced that the ships would be built based on an existing design.[66] The request for proposals is due to be issued in October, 2016, with a design being selected in 2017.[67] The ships are scheduled to be built starting in about 2024.
Naval Remote Weapon Station remote weapon station 58 2017 Raytheon Canada  Canada Up to 58 remote weapons stations are to be delivered starting in 2017 for installation on the modernized Halifax-class frigates and the Queenston-class auxiliary vessels, as well as for shore-based training.[68]
High Frequency Surface Wave Radar Radar TBD 2014 Raytheon Canada  Canada The Canadian Forces will receive a new radar able to provide a persistent active surveillance of ship traffic in the 200 nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone. The HFSWR is able to provides coverage beyond conventional line of sight radars. The $7 million project will be used to build and install a next-generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) system and will be based in Nova Scotia[69][70]
Torpedo Countermeasure Hard Kill Countermeasure N/A 2018-2025 N/A The navy will receive a torpedo countermeasure hard kill weapon system to complement the soft-kill onboard the Upholder/Victoria-class submarine, Halifax-class frigate and Protecteur-class auxiliary vessel and may be applicable to the Canadian Surface Combatant.[71]
Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade MK 46 Mod 5A N/A 2020-2024 N/A The new upgrade will deliver an effective performance in northern and Arctic waters by attacking and destroying submarine at ice-edge.[72]
Point Defence Missile System Upgrade Surface-to-air missile N/A 2020 Raytheon United States The Royal Canadian Navy will upgrade the current Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) point defence missile system on its Halifax Class frigates to the Block 2 version.[73]
Unmanned surface vehicle USV N/A N/A N/A In 2012, the government of Canada announced a $3-million to support research on USV technologies.[74][75] The status of the program was unknown as of 2021.

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