Planned Canadian Forces projects

List of future or planned Canadian Forces projects.

Canadian Forces Land Force Command

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. The Canadian Forces will acquire in total 17 Multiple rocket launcher by the year 2014–2018. The Canadian Forces wants a developed and battle proven military-off-the-shelf system.
M777 howitzer	Field artillery	37	2007–2013	BAE Systems United Kingdom	The Lightweight Towed Howitzer (LWTH) project consist a key facet of the land forces 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.
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.
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, the Boxer 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. Both Nexter Systems and BAE Systems Hägglunds promised to assemble the entire vehicles in Canada and also promised industrial benefits for local industries. According to Ottawa Citizen, all bidders have been rejected by the Public Works and the Defence Department. Bombardier Transportation may build the vehicles for the Canadian Forces if Nexter wins the contract.
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.
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. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, RG-35, Nexter Aravis, M-ATV, RG-31 Mk5 EM, BAE Alligator 6x6, Textron-Cadillac Gage Mobile Survivable Vehicle (upgraded version of M1117 Armored Security Vehicle) and the British-built Universal Engineering Ranger PPV (protected patrol vehicle) are being considered for the role.
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.
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.
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.
LAV III Upgrade Program	Infantry fighting vehicle	550	2011–2019	General Dynamics Canada Canada	The Department of National Defence will modernized 550 LAV-III 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. The upgrade will extend the LAV III life span to 2035. Option of 80. The PPCLI had tested a new LAV-III with a Remote weapon system (RWS). The Nanuk Remotely Controlled Weapon Station was developed in Canada,and will gradually integrate the system into the land force component. The LAV RWS will provide troops with better protection against roadside bomb.
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
Special Equipment Vehicle	Baseline Shelters	895	2009–2010	DEW Engineering and Development Canada / Armorworks United States
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.
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.
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.

Canadian Forces Air Command

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. 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). 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.
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 of 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. In 2009, it was estimated that the project would cost 4 to 8 billion dollars without maintenance, training, spare and repair parts according to Le Devoir, 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 Air Command fleet of CF18 aircraft. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2016. As of May 2011 a contract for the acquisition of these aircraft had not been signed, and the price is now exceeding 16 billion dollars for equipment and a 20 year maintenance plan.
CC-130J Super Hercules	Transport Aircraft	17	2010–2012	Lockheed Martin AeronauticsUnited States	The first CC-130J Super Hercules was delivered June 2010. The final CC-130J-30 will be delivered by April 2012. All of the new aircraft will be flown by 436 (Transport) Squadron based at CFB Trenton.
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.
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.
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
TBD (likely Squire)	tactical control radars	2	2011	Thales	$55.6 million CAD contract as part of the TCR modernization Project

Canadian Forces Maritime Command

Model	Type	Number	Dates	Manufacturer	Details
Joint Support Ship Project	auxiliary oiler replenishment	3	2017	TBD	The Joint Support Ship Project (abbreviated as JSS Project) is a project undertaken by the Canadian Forces to provide Canada with three multirole naval vessels. The Joint Support Ship will enable a Naval Task Group to remain at sea for six times longer than is currently possible. The Joint Support ships will provide the Canadian Forces 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 May 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.
Arctic Patrol Ship	Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships	6–8	2014	TBD	On July 9, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the construction of eight Polar Class PC-5 Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships and the establishment of a deep water port in the far North. The estimated cost is $4.3 billion including six to eight ships and the maintenance for 25 years. Possible design concepts under consideration include that of the Nowegian patrol vessel NoCGV Svalbard. As of May 2011, contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed.
Canadian Single Class Surface Combatant	wide-area air defence/Destroyer	15	TBD	TBD	The Canadian Single Class Surface Combatant 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 May 2011, contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed.
Kingston class Replacement	Coastal defence vessel/Minehunter	TBD	2020	TBD	Maritime Command is discarding its $100M mid-life refit plan for the twelve vessels in this class. 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, Maritime Command has concluded that the money would be better spent in acquiring a new platform. MARCOM'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. As of May 2011, contract for the construction of these ships has not been signed.