Project | Type | Number | Dates | Manufacturer | Details |
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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. The Department of National Defence estimates the production rate would be about 24,000 ICU uniforms per year. |
Small Arms Modernization 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Advanced Sub-Unit Water Purification System | TBD | TBD | 2016–2026 | Rheinmetall Canada | Acquisition of water purification system for up to 250 soldiers. The project funding range is $100 million to $249 million. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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.
- 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.
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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.
- Morgan Advanced Materials, was selected to provide their full-cut LASA AC914 for combat operations and the high-cut LASA AC915 for special operations. NP Aerospace will supply the helmet over seven years.
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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. |
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. |
Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project | Offroad truck | 1500 | 2019–2031 | Consortium led by General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada | Acquisition of 1000 Zetros 4x4 light trucks and approximately 500 Zetros 8x8 heavy trucks, and their associated mission equipment. The project will cost $1.5 billion to purchase the equipment and up to $1.08 billion for support for up to 25 years. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Light Armoured Vehicle Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) | LAV 6.0 RECCE | 66 | 2021–2024 | Canada / Israel /, United States | Will replace the Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle with 66 LAV 6.0 chassis by 2021. |
Indirect Fires Mondernization (Howitzer) | TBD | 80–102 | 2031– | TBD | Will replace existing howitzers with new self-propelled platforms for increased tactical and operational survivability, mobility, and range. |
Indirect Fires Modernization (Mortar) | TBD | 133–184 | 2031– | TBD | Will replace existing mortars with new self-propelled platforms for increased tactical and operational survivability, mobility, and range. |