Status Report on Transformational and Major Crown Projects - DPR 2015-16

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and the required infrastructure at 8 Wing Trenton.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

On 11 December 2014, Treasury Board approved a project amendment to increase availability and flexibility of the strategic airlift fleet.

Four aircraft were accepted on schedule and the fleet initially achieved Full Operational Capability in December 2012. A fifth aircraft was acquired and delivered in March 2015. Full Operational Capability conditions were met on 11 September 2015 and Effective Project Closure is anticipated in Fall 2016, and Full Project Closure in 2021.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver 17 CC-130J aircraft, the associated In-Service Support and training, and the required infrastructure at 8 Wing Trenton.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Cascade Aerospace, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

IMP Aerospace, Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada

CAE, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Standard Aero, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

HAAS Group, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

The contract was subsequently amended in December 2009 to include provisions for in-service support, in February 2010 for maintenance training systems, and in November 2013 for the Block 7 avionics modification required to satisfy final Project Deliverables.

Aircraft deliveries began in May 2010 with all aircraft being delivered as of May 2013. The first CC-130J entered the Block 7.0 modification line in January 2015. Fleet embodiment and conversion of the CC-130J Training System to the Block 7.0 configuration will progress to completion in the 2016-17 Fiscal Year.

All 17 aircraft have been delivered on time and on budget. With contract provisions for in-service support and maintainer training, and in conjunction with the infrastructure upgrades at the aircraft’s Main Operating Base in Trenton, Ontario, the project is progressively establishing the support systems for this new capability in preparation for the declaration of Full Operational Capability.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver 6 ships and associated infrastructures in Halifax, Esquimalt and Nanisivik. This project will sustain Maritime Forces capabilities of conducting armed, seaborne surveillance of Canada's waters, including the Arctic.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy.

Acquisition:

Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

In-Service Support:

Not yet chosen.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

Odense Maritime Technologies

Lockheed Martin Canada

General Electric Canada

Fleetway Inc.

Lloyds Register Canada

BAE Systems

L-3 MAPPS

The Definition Contract was completed in November 2015 under budget. All tasks were executed successfully.

AOPS entered into full production on 1 September 2015, with the first ship on schedule for delivery in 2018. Jetty infrastructure projects in Esquimalt, Halifax and Nanisivik are progressing as planned.

The objective of the Canadian Cryptographic Modernization Program (CCMP) is to modernize the Government of Canada’s aging cryptographic equipment and infrastructure in order to safeguard classified information and maintain Canada’s ability to establish secure communications both nationally and internationally.

The CCMP omnibus project includes the following sub-projects:

• Secure Voice / Telephone Re-key Infrastructure;
• Secure Voice / Telephone Family;
• Classified Security Management Infrastructure;
• Combat Identification Family (Identification Friend or Foe (IFF));
• Link Encryption Family;
• Network Encryption Family;
• Secure Radio Family;
• Combat Net Radio Enhancement; and
• Secure Mobile Environment.

This project will contribute towards achieving the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations and Services Improve Stability and Security, and Promote Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver affordable Information Protection by means of cryptographic solutions with an adequate level of security to protect Government of Canada classified electronic information and to provide enhanced interoperability to facilitate the exchange of classified information both nationally and internationally. This requires the right balance between interoperability and sovereignty, while striving to meet unique Canadian requirements.

N/A

Various allied manufacturers of cryptographic equipment

Implementation September 2009

Close out expected 2021

The project is on budget. The schedule is dependent on the American Cryptographic Modernization Initiative and the Key Management Infrastructure Program. Canada’s collaboration with the United States allows Canada to leverage American research and development and maintain interoperability with its Allies. Completion dates for the sub-projects are regularly reviewed for alignment with the American initiative/program.

The project originated as a 12-year program ending in 2016. In the Treasury Board submission that was approved in November 2012, the end date of the program was extended to March 2020. On 31 March 2016, the end date of the program was extended to March 2021. This change will be noted in the next CSMI Phase 2B submission targeting Treasury Board approval in November 2016. Although the baseline schedule and cash flow are being updated, extending the end date of the program will not impact the overall cost.

The objective of the Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter (CSH) project is to replace the CH-113 Labrador with a fleet of 15 new helicopters. The new helicopters have addressed the operational deficiencies of the CH-113 Labrador fleet and eliminated the supportability difficulties of the older airframes. Given expected aircraft availability rates and a sufficient fleet size, continuous operations are anticipated well into the 21st century.

This project contributes towards the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations and Services Improve Stability and Security, and Promote Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver 15 CSH aircraft at full operational capability to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for Search and Rescue services for the population of Canada.

Augusta Westland International Limited (formerly European Helicopters Industries Ltd. (EHI)), Farnborough, UK

Westland Helicopters, Yeovil, UK

Augusta Spa, Cascina Costa, Italy

General Electric Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Implementation September 2001

Close out Fall 2017

As of July 2003, all 15 Cormorant helicopters had been delivered. Spare parts, maintenance and support equipment, a Cockpit Procedures Trainer and facilities for the four RCAF search and rescue bases were also in place to support operations, and initial training had been completed. Effective Project Completion (EPC) was achieved in September 2004 at which point the Project Management Office was closed; however, some contract deliverables were still outstanding and to be pursued post EPC.

It should be noted that although EPC was achieved in September 2004, there is some work still ongoing. This work remaining is related to a minor retrofit after delivery, to conform to design specification, which is completed when major maintenance is conducted on the fleet and documentation in support of aircrew training is provided. Five additional milestones were completed in FY 2015-16 with the remaining milestones expected to be completed by Fall 2017.

The objective of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is to recapitalize Canada’s surface combatant fleet through replacement of the capability found in the Iroquois Class destroyers and the Halifax Class frigates, along with the provision of the necessary integrated logistics support and infrastructure. The CSC project will define and award In-Service Support contract(s). The CSC project will pursue system commonality in ship design and acquisition, potentially generating acquisition and through-life cost savings in a number of areas including crewing, training, maintenance and logistics support.

This project contributes to achieving the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The CSC project will recapitalize the capability currently found in Canada’s destroyers and frigates – deliver ships, infrastructure, associated support and In-Service Support contract(s). The introduction of CSC will ensure that the Royal Canadian Navy can continue to monitor and defend Canadian waters and make significant contributions to international naval operations.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy.

Canada’s Defence Procurement Strategy, announced in February 2014, applies to the competitive sourcing of the combat systems integrator and war ship designer portion of this project.

The CSC project is collaborating with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) to ensure Canada continues to leverage meaningful economic opportunities for Canadian industry.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

N/A

Definition Phase 19 June 2012

Implementation Early 2020s

Following an extensive consultation with industry, Government officials announced in January 2015 that Irving Shipbuilding Inc. will be the Prime contractor for the Canadian Surface Combatant project. Subsequently on 1 May 2015, Government officials announced the procurement process by which the ships will be acquired. Soon after, prequalification of bidders was initiated, and then completed in October 2015.

Industry was engaged in early 2016 on a potential refinement to the procurement strategy to competitively select an existing warship to modify rather than to develop a new design. Informed by this engagement, Government announced the approval of this refinement on 13 June 2016. Over the summer of 2016, Canadian Industry and the pre-qualified short listed respondents were also engaged on the draft Request for Proposals.

Definition phase II will start in 2017 and will initially focus on further requirements reconciliation. This activity will be jointly undertaken by project staff, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. and its sub-contractors.

It is estimated the project will be in the Definition phase II leveraging the Definition contract for three years until the award of the implementation contract – this rather than the previous four years minimum anticipated to complete the design.

The objective of the four blocks of the CP-140 Aurora Incremental Modernization Project (AIMP) and the Aurora Structural Life Extension Project (ASLEP) is to deliver 14 modernized and life-extended CP-140 Aurora aircraft to the RCAF.

This project will contribute towards achieving the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations and Services Improve Stability and Security, and Promote Canadian Interests and Values.

AIMP Block IV will add three new capabilities (Beyond Line of Sight Satcom, Link 16 and self-defence) to ensure the CP-140 Aurora remains operationally relevant until its planned retirement date of 2030.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

A value proposition was provided to General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada based on a requirement to achieve 100% Industrial technical benefits.

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

IMP Aerospace, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - ( Aircraft Modernization)

Block IV Implementation June 2015

Close out in December 2020

Block II of the Aurora Incremental Modernization Project has delivered a modernized CP-140 navigation and communication capability to the RCAF. By the end of 2016, 11 of 14 aircraft will have received updated mission computer and sensors under Block III, of which 10 will also have received a structural life extension under the Aurora Structural Life Extension Project.

The modernized Aurora aircraft has restored Canada’s airborne maritime surveillance capabilities while providing significant enhancements to its overland surveillance capabilities with its world-class integrated mission systems capabilities as demonstrated during domestic and international surveillance missions.

The next block of the modernization (Block IV) was contracted with General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada in October 2015 to further enhance the Aurora’s capabilities and to maintain its operational relevance to its eventual retirement in the 2030 timeframe. The project is progressing with the Critical Design Review and the induction of the Prototype aircraft expected by Spring 2017.

The objective of the Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) project is to replace the fixed-wing search and rescue (SAR) capability currently being provided by the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules aircraft.

This replacement will address the operational deficiencies of the CC-115 Buffalo and legacy CC-130H Hercules fixed-wing SAR aircraft while eliminating the supportability and affordability difficulties of the older airframes. The solution will provide the capability to conduct an effective response and immediate assistance to SAR incidents within the Canadian SAR Area of Responsibility.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver a replacement capability currently performed by the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules aircraft. The project contributes towards achieving the roles and missions of the CAF.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The primary beneficiary is the Canadian population who require Search and Rescue Services.

The FWSAR project is fully compliant with the Defence Procurement Strategy.

To Be Determined (TBD)

TBD

Definition March 2015

Implementation in 2016

Note: Some forecast dates are subject to change depending on the details of the contract.

The FWSAR project received Project Approval from Treasury Board in spring 2015 and released the Request for Proposal on 31 March 2015. Bid evaluation completed.

The objective of the Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) project is a two phase project first to replace the Leopard 1 Armoured Engineer Vehicle with the Leopard 2, and to acquire tactical mobility implements for the new vehicle.

In Phase One, the project will replace the Leopard 1 Armoured Engineer Vehicle (AEV) BADGER fleet with a modern, heavily protected and mobile platform capable of supporting the newly acquired Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) out to the year 2035. In this phase, the project will also acquire Leopard 2 based Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARV) to support the AEV and MBT. The ARVs will be acquired by exercising contract options from the Tank Replacement Project (TRP).

In Phase Two, the project will acquire Tactical Mobility Implements (TMI) for the Leopard 2 MBT, to include mine rollers, mine ploughs, and dozer blades. The project will also modify the entire Leopard 2 tank fleet to accept TMI.

This project will contribute towards achieving the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Delivery of 18 Leopard 2 AEVs, four Leopard 2 ARVs and TMI, specifically 18 Dozer Blades, 16 Track Width Mine Ploughs and 16 Mine Clearing Roller Systems to be installed onto Leopard 2 MBT as required; 82 Leopard 2 tanks will be fitted for the TMI. The FME project deliverables will provide crucial capabilities for the Leopard 2 and provide required support to other key armoured fleets used by the Canadian Army.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army (CA).

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. IRBs valued at 100% of the contract value are required in Phase One only, with the exception of the government-to-government purchase of the Leopard 2 MBT chassis. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Flensburger Fahrzeugbau (FFG), Flensburg, Germany

Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH), Flensburg, Germany

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH and Co. KG (KMW), Munich, Germany

Urdan Metal and Casting Industries Ltd, Tel Aviv, Israel

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, Norway

Flensburger Fahrzeugbau (FFG) Canada, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada

Kongsberg Protech Systems Canada, London, Ontario, Canada

Phase One (AEV) Implementation 15 March 2012

Phase Two (TMI) Implementation 21 November 2013

Close out March 2018

The first three AEV have been accepted by Canada and all four of the ARVs have been delivered. Ten mine roller systems have been delivered, while dozer blades and mine ploughs are scheduled for delivery in 2016. Modifications to the Leopard 2 MBT fleets are currently underway, with 18 vehicles completed.

The Senior Review Board (SRB) meeting on 5 February 2016 endorsed revisions to the IOC date for Phase I to March 2017 and IOC date for Phase II to October 2016.

Both changes were necessary due to the availability of the Canadian Army to conduct training.

The objective of the Future Fighter Capability Project is to acquire new fighter aircraft in order to replace the aging CF-18 and maintain the capability to protect Canadian sovereignty, defend North America, and contribute to the security of our allies, and to allied and coalition operations abroad.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The Future Fighter Capability Project will deliver a fleet of fighter aircrafts capable of executing the roles and missions asked by the Government of Canada.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

The Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS) applies to this project and DND will collaborate with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to define its implementation.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

To Be Determined (TBD)

TBD

Options Analysis April 2012

Definition TBD

DND is collaborating with PSPC and ISED to replace the CF-18 fighter aircraft, focusing on options that match Canada’s defence needs.

The objective of the Halifax Class Modernization/Frigate Life Extension (HCM/FELEX) Project is to modernize the Royal Canadian Navy's fleet of 12 Canadian-built Halifax Class patrol frigates through the modernization of the combat systems and a planned mid-life ship refit to ensure that they continue to operate effectively as the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy fleet.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver 12 modernized HALIFAX-Class ships capable to execute the roles and core missions of the mandate of National Defence.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. IRBs equivalent to 100% of the contract values are required. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

N/A

Implementation October 2010

Close out January 2019

As of August 2016, 9 of 12 ships have completed their modernization and returned to the Navy for operational employment. 2 ships have recently completed their refits and are undergoing their acceptance trials, and the 12^th and final refit, HMCS TORONTO, is projected to complete this Fall.

The project is currently within budget, on schedule, and on track to achieve the full Operational Capability in January 2018.

The objective of the Point Defence Missile System Upgrade (PDMSU) is to upgrade the current Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Point Defence Missile System to sustain the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax Class ship’s ability to defend against current and future threats originating from surface, sub-surface, air and land-based platforms.

This project is linked to the Force Capability Guidance that allows the CAF to support the Government's foreign policy and national security objectives through this joint-nation project.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The Project outcomes are the development, acquisition, integration, installation and support of an upgraded Point Defence Missile System for the Halifax Class ship to execute the roles and core missions of the mandate of National Defence.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy.

The work, performed under the ESSM Block 2 Engineering and Manufacturing Development Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), consists of Government work and industrial work. While the Government of Canada work will be performed primarily by the U.S. Government, the industrial work will be shared among the Contributing Participants in accordance with their cost share percentages, which currently stands at 15% for Canada for the Definition Phase. Work share for Implementation Phase will be governed by the MOU for the Production of the ESSM Block 2 and will also include provisions for the work share, based on percentage of total missile acquired.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

NATO Seasparrow Surface Missile System Project

Raytheon Missile Systems Company

Definition November 2014

Implementation March 2017

Project Approval and Definition Expenditure Authority were granted to the Point Defence Missile System Upgrade project on 6 November 2014.

The Project Approval enabled Canada to sign the ESSM Block 2 Engineering and Manufacturing Development Memorandum of Understanding on 12 November 2014.

The project is currently within budget. The Project Implemntation Submission is expected to be presented to the Treasury Board in March 2017.

The objective of the Land Forces Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (LF ISTAR) is to develop, deliver and evolve an integrated, interoperable ISTAR capability that will improve the ability of commanders to visualize the operational area, manage sensors and information collection resources, and to plan and implement actions to successfully complete operational missions. The project will provide enhancements to existing capabilities and include the acquisition of new capabilities in the areas of communications, command and control and sensors. This an omnibus project with several sub-projects as listed in the milestone section.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

To deliver an integrated intelligence capability with the surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance assets to improve Commanders’ Situational Awareness at all level of commands.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

The ISTAR project was the first project to implement the new Defence Procurement Strategy through the introduction of a rated Value Proposition and of Industrial and Technological Benefits for its Medium Range Radar sub-project Request for Proposal.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

N/A

Implementation November 2005

Close-out September 2018

Three sub-projects have been successfully completed and closed; two have achieved full operational capability and are in the closing process. Five sub-projects remain to be completed.

The ISTAR project is progressing well with and has only the following four capabilities to deliver before project closure, current estimated for September 2018:

• Medium Range Radar. Contract awarded in Summer 2015 for initial delivery in June 2017 (1st radar)
• Small UAV system. FMS case under development with the US Navy for an expected delivery in spring 2017.
• Man-portable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar (MSTAR) and Remote Viewing Terminal will start delivery in early FY 2016-17.
• ISTAR C2 will continue to deliver the final items of the Advance Patrol Collection Kit until the end of 2017.

The objective of the Joint Support Ship (JSS) project is to recapitalize Canada's naval support vessels, modernizing and apportioning joint force capabilities in line with the strategic vision of the CAF. The JSS project will provide Canada with a modern, task-tailored and globally deployable naval support capability. The JSS project will acquire two new support ships (with an option for a third vessel if it is affordable or if additional internal funding becomes available). In addition to being able to provide at-sea support to deployed naval task groups, they will also be capable of providing limited sealift and support to operations ashore.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The project will deliver two Joint Support Ships.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. IRBs equal to 100% of the contract values for the capital acquisition and in-service support will be required. For the in-service support contract, a Defence Procurement Strategy Value Proposition will be a weighted and rated aspect of the evaluation to select the Most Qualified Bidder.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)and its regional agencies

Acquisition: Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) announcement on 19 October 2011, Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd (VSY) is to build the JSS.

In-Service Support: DND is proceeding to put in place a single long term In-Service Support Contract (ISSC) to support the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) and JSS vessels. The contract will be competed separately from the design and construction of the two ship classes.

Vancouver Shipyards Co.

Alion Science and Technology (Canada) Corporation

Thales Canada Inc.

Computer Sciences Canada Inc.

Germanischer Lloyd Canada (DNV-GL)

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada Inc.

VARD Electro

Trident Maritime Systems

L-3 Communications MAPPS Inc.

*NOTE: additional major sub-contractors will be determined as required.

Definition June 2010

Implementation Fall 2017

The JSS design selection process was completed in May 2013, and the selection of the Military-off-the-Shelf (Berlin Class) design was announced on 2 June 2013.

The permanent design license for the Military-off-the-Shelf design was procured in September 2014 and the Initial Design Review work started on 23 September 2014. The IDR contract consists of three tasks and allows VSY to review the design information and to start the development of the detailed plans and cost data for the follow-on JSS Design and Production Engineering (D&PE) work. The Design and Production Engineering contract is expected to be awarded in 2016 and complete its work in 2018. It will be followed by the start of construction in 2018.

In December 2015, Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards Co Ltd was awarded the Joint Support Ship long lead items contract to select the key equipment suppliers and obtain the necessary vendor furnished information to complete the Joint Support Ship design.

The objective of the Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) is to deliver a mature long range, long endurance Unmanned Aircraft System to provide mandatory capabilities for domestic and international operations. The Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System will complement existing reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities, increase maritime and Arctic domain awareness and provide precision force application in support of deployed Land and Special Operations Forces.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver a mature long range, long endurance Unmanned Aircraft System capability that meets the objectives of the CAF for a robust domestic and international surveillance and precision force application capability.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force, and will support the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy and Special Operations Forces.

The Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS) applies to this project and DND is collaborating with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to define its implementation.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

To be determined (TBD)

TBD

Option Analysis early January 2015

JUSTAS is in Options Analysis phase. Responses from the Request for Information (closed in April 2016) will be used to develop options.

The objective of the light armoured vehicle III upgrade project is to provide a highly protected, yet highly mobile Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV). The LAV III Upgrade Project will capitalize on existing and evolving technology to upgrade a significant portion of the LAV III fleet to a standard required to protect the soldiers and equipment of the CAF in current and future operations.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

To deliver 550 LAV III vehicles upgraded in the areas of mobility, protection and lethality capable of executing the roles and core missions of the CAF.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is committed to provide IRBs valued at 100% of the contract value. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, London, Ontario, Canada

N/A

Implementation December 2012

Close out June 2019

Approximately 420 legacy LAV IIIs were inducted into production. 332 vehicles have been produced and 262 have been fielded to operational units. Inital Operational Capability (IOC) occurred in June 2014.

The objective of the Lightweight Towed Howitzer (LWTH) project is to a provide required capability enhancements in terms of the lethality, range, precision, mobility and digitization needed to support the missions and tasks likely to be assigned to the CAF. Specifically, the project is required to field 25 M777 lightweight 155mm towed howitzers to the CA, each with a Gun Management System (GMS), to augment the 12 M777 howitzers already in service. The project will also field improved ammunition, Gun Line Communication System (GLCS), an Ammunition Storage and Handling System (ASHS) and wheeled gun tractors, based upon the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) vehicle, as delivered by the ongoing MSVS project.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver the following capabilities:

• 25 M777 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzers, each equipped with a GMS, a Gun Line Communication System (digital radio/Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS), a Land Ethernet Switch (LES), a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and an antenna);
• 37 wheeled gun tractors (based upon the MSVS SMP) that will pull the howitzer and be equipped with an Ammunition Storage and Handling System (ASHS);
• Ammunition (including propellant, projectiles and fuses);
• Integrated Logistics Support; and
• Infrastructure enhancements.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. The LWTH project has IRB agreements with BAE Systems on the M777 Lightweight Towed Howitzer Foreign Military Sales Acquisition case and with SELEX on the GMS acquisition contract. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, UK

SELEX ES, Edinburgh, UK

Implementation October 2012

Close out March 2018

The LWTH project is achieving defined project objectives. Deliveries of the M777 howitzers were completed in the summer of 2011 and IOC was achieved in October 2012. The project has also delivered ammunition components such as propellant, projectiles and fuses. It has also put in place a robust integrated logistic support within the user’s community as well as with the Original Equipment Manufacturer and our allies.

The infrastructure component of the project is progressing very well with minor construction work to be completed.

The remaining project deliverables are the Medium Support Vehicle System gun tractor variant and a portion of the ammunition requirements.

The delivery of the improved ammunitions (Precision Guided Kit - Course Correcting Fuze) as well as its integration to the Canadian M777 systems is the last ammunition component to be delivered by the project.

The objective of the Maritime Helicopter Project (MHP) is to replace the CH-124 Sea King with a fleet of 28 new fully equipped Maritime Helicopters bundled with a long-term in-service support contract and the modification of the HALIFAX class ships to accommodate the new Maritime Helicopters. This replacement will address the operational deficiencies of the current CH-124, eliminate the supportability difficulties of the older helicopter, and provide a sufficient fleet size of multi-purpose shipborne Maritime Helicopters for operations well into the 21^st century.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver 28 fully equipped Maritime Helicopters to support operations and deploy with the Halifax Class Frigates capable of executing the roles and core missions of the CAF.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force and will support the Royal Canadian Navy.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. Sikorsky has committed to IRBs equivalent to 107% of the contract value for the capital acquisition and 80% of the maximum contract value for the in-service support. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

Sikorsky International Operations Incorporated, Stratford, Connecticut, USA

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

L-3 MAS, Mirabel, Quebec, Canada

Implementation June 2014

Close out 2022

In June 2014, Public Services and Procurement Canada and the Department of National Defence received a revised Effective Project Approval from Treasury Board. Based on this approval, the Government of Canada and Sikorsky International Operations Incorporated signed a contract amendment on 18 June, 2014. This amendment extended the In-Service Support Agreement out to 2038 and re-baselined the project schedule. Six Cyclones were formally accepted in the Block I configuration in June 2015, and one Capability Release 1.1 Cyclone was accepted in November 2015 with a second Capability Release 1.1 Cyclone accepted in December 2015.

Contract Amendment 007 was signed on 28 January 2016 which includes an additional seven Capability Release 1.1 Cyclones being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force within the 2016-2017 timeframe.

The latest Ship’s Helicopter and Operating Limits (SHOL) testing was conducted from January to April 2016 on HMCS HALIFAX. Additionally, the Block 2 Critical Design Review was successfully completed on 27 April 2016. The Royal Canadian Air Force is conducting Operational Testing and Evaluation with the Block I and Capability Release 1.1 aircrafts in advance of formal Release to Service in 2017.

The objective of the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) project is to complete four separate procurement activities:

Phase 1 - Militarized Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (MilCOTS) Trucks;

Phase 2 - Baseline Shelters;

Phase 3 - Modification of the Shelters (also referred to as “Shelter Kitting”); and

Phase 4 - Standard Military Pattern (SMP) Trucks in five variants: a Cargo variant, a Cargo with Material Handling Crane variant, a Load Handling System variant, a Cargo Mobile Repair Truck variant and a Gun Tractor Variant. The requirement also includes Trailers, Armour Protection Systems, and In-Service-Support.

The project scope also includes an infrastructure component.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver a replacement fleet of medium-weight trucks capable of executing the roles and core missions of the CAF. At the conclusion of the project, the Canadian Army will have acquired two fleets of medium-weight vehicles (MilCOTS and SMP) as well as new kitted baseline shelters.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to the MilCOTS, Baseline Shelter and SMP contracts. IRBs equal to 100% of the contract values are required. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements. The IRB Policy does not apply to the Phase 3 Kitting contract.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

N/A

Implementation May 2015

Close out December 2020

• Phase 1 - The MilCOTS vehicles are in-service.
• Phase 2 - The last delivery of the Baseline Shelters was completed in February 2015.
• Phase 3 - The production of the Kitted Shelters is ongoing.
• Phase 4 - SMP Trucks - Project Approval (Implementation) was achieved in May 2015 and the contract was awarded in June 2015. Truck, trailer and armour protection system testing are ongoing.

The objective of the Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopters (MHLH) project is to establish a new transport helicopter capability to support land-based domestic and international operations. The project will deliver 15 Chinook CH-147F helicopters and the associated infrastructure and support elements to create a new helicopter unit based in Petawawa, Ontario. One of the logistics support elements is aircrew training which will be provided through the Operational Training Systems Provider initiative.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver 15 Chinook CH-147F helicopters and associated support elements capable of executing the roles and core missions of the CAF.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force and will support the Canadian Army.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project. IRBs equivalent to 100% of the contracted value are required for both the capital acquisition and integrated in-service support. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

N/A

Implementation June 2009

Close out June 2018

All 15 aircraft have been delivered on time with the final aircraft being delivered in June 2014. Initial Operational Capability was declared in February 2015. The project continues to progressively establish the support systems and aircraft capabilities to enable the declaration of Full Operational Capability in 2017. Project close out is planned for 2018.

The Mercury Global (MG) project will provide DND with assured access to robust around-the-world wideband satellite communications (SATCOM) to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed forces (CAF) in the present and future. MG will provide the CAF with this secure, reliable and high availability wideband communications capability via an MOU signed in January 2012 with the United States Department of Defence (DoD) and other international partners (Denmark, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and New Zealand). The MOU enable success to the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite constellation. MG delivered an Early Access capability that has been in operation since May 2013 and is currently supporting CAF operations.

In addition to gaining access to the WGS satellite constellation, MG will design, build and support seven permanent antennas at three sites across Canada and will procure deployable terminals for strategic use to operate specifically with the WGS constellation.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver an around-the-world, secure, reliable and high availability wideband SATCOM capability. When operational, this system will ensure, in part, that the CAF will be well-equipped with modern strategic satellite communications, permitting them to be fully-integrated, flexible, multi-role, and combat-capable.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to the first 2 phases of this project.

In Phase 1, a separate IRB agreement between Boeing and PSPC was reached in which Boeing committed to IRBs equivalent to 100% of DND’s proportionate share of the final negotiated price of the Boeing contract with the US DoD for the ninth WGS space vehicle (satellite).

In Phase 2, IRBs were required and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is closely monitoring the IRB achievements.

In Phase 3, a shift from IRBs to Industrial Technology Benefits as part of the Defence Procurement Strategy will be undertaken in the procurement of strategic deployable terminals.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

Space segment – United States Department of Defense (DoD) via a Memorandum of Understanding

Anchor Segment – General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada

Strategic Deployment Terminals - To be determined

Early Access Terminals – Telesat Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Satellite Manufacturer - Boeing, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Implementation October 2014.

Close out December 2018

In Phase 1, procurement of early access terminals and participation in the US Department of Defense (DoD) Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation to the year 2031 was approved by Treasury Board (TB) with Preliminary Approval in October 2011. The MOU is the vehicle used to fund the construction and launch of the ninth WGS satellite and, thereby, provide access to the US DoD WGS constellation to the Department of National Defence and other international partners to at least, the year 2031. The MOU was signed in January 2012. In addition, approval was granted to define the anchor and the terminal segments and to provide funds to facilitate early access to the WGS satellite constellation.

Expenditure and Contract Authority for Phase 2 was achieved in October 2014 for the procurement and installation of the associated WGS satellite anchor stations. General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada was awarded contracts for both the installation of the anchor stations and in-service support of the system for a period of seven (7) years, with options for support up to an additional ten (10) years. Construction of the Central anchor station commenced on 13 October 2015. Expenditure Authority for Phase 3, the strategic deployable terminals, will be sought in 2017 after the definition is completed. Industry engagement commenced in the Fall of 2015 and Request For Proposal is scheduled for the Summer of 2016.

With a Wideband Digital Channelizer upgrade, WGS satellites 8 and 9 within the nine-satellite constellation will almost double their current bandwidth availability through innovative and efficient frequency allocation. This satellite modification is being undertaken by the U.S. Department of Defense; International Partners will not share the cost, in part or in total, for this upgrade.

Through the Initial Operating Capability, MG has directly supported Operation IMPACT, Operation UNIFIER, Operation CARIBBE, Operation NANOOK, Operation REASSURANCE, and Operation RENNAISSANCE 15-1. These efforts provide additional robustness to the overall operation and underscore the value proposition of MG.

The objective of the protected military satellite communications project is to deliver guaranteed access to an Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Military Satellite Communications System for near-worldwide assured, secure, survivable, and jam-resistant communications to the CAF for the command and control of deployed Canadian commanders and forces, as well as interoperability with some of our principal allies, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver a near-worldwide, assured, secure, survivable, and jam-resistant AEHF Military Satellite Communications System. This system will ensure, in part, that the CAF will be well-equipped with modern strategic and tactical satellite communications, permitting them to be fully-integrated, flexible, multi-role, and combat-capable.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

Under the completed Phase 1, the US DoD committed to a work share with Canadian industry proportional to our contribution. Suppliers from both nations were permitted to bid on project work. In Phase 2 Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy (IRB) was applied and an IRB Agreement was negotiated with Raytheon. IRB equal to 100% of the contract value are required. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

United States Department of Defense (DoD) via Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

Raytheon, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

Implementation November 2013

Close out March 2021

In the completed Phase 1, procurement of guaranteed access to the US Department of Defense (DoD) AEHF satellite constellation was approved by Treasury Board (TB) with Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) in August 1999. TB also granted approval for DND to enter into a Military Satellite Communications Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US DoD. This would ensure DND access to the US DoD AEHF satellite constellation. This MOU was signed in November 1999. In addition, approval was granted to define the terminal segment.

Phase 2 has been underway since November 2003, when TB granted Effective Project Approval for the procurement and installation, where necessary, of the associated AEHF satellite terminals.

Risk mitigation strategies have been identified to minimize future costs due to installations that exceeded budgeted estimates. These strategies have included, awarding installation activities to the supplier with the lowest overall cost structure, while the feasibility of proceeding with firm-fixed price contracts has been explored and implemented.

The installation of the PMSC system on the Halifax Class ships is progressing well with 9 of the 12 ships completed. An additional 1 ship is scheduled for completion by December 2016 with the balance of 2 ships scheduled for completion by in February and December 2017.

Due to slippages in the US DoD overall satellite launch schedule and the Victoria Class submarine installations, the PMSC System Full Operational Capability, has moved to December 2020 from the original expected date of November 2017.

The PMSC Initial Operational Capability was achieved 12 November 2013.

The objective of the Submarine Capability Life Extension (SCLE) project is to replace the Oberon class submarine fleet with four surplus British Upholder class (renamed Canadian Victoria Class) submarines. The project will ensure that Canada preserves its submarine capability within the existing capital budget. The project supports Canada's ability to conduct surveillance and control of its territory, airspace and maritime areas of jurisdiction, as well as Canada's ability to participate in bilateral and multilateral operations.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The SCLE Project has acquired a complete submarine capability to replace the previous OBERON class submarines; this replacement capability includes:

• four functional Victoria class submarines, acquired from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, with up-to-date "safe to dive" certificates;
• four crew trainers; including a combat systems trainer, a ship control trainer, a machinery control trainer, and a torpedo handling and discharge trainer;
• a technical data package consisting of manuals, design data, trials reports and maintenance and configuration records;
• initial spares including on-board and depot spares, special tools and other support equipment; and
• initial conversion training of four Canadian submarine crews and the fleet support personnel necessary to maintain and operate the Victoria Class.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy was applied to this project. IRBs valued at 100% of the contract value were required and the contractor successfully met its IRB obligations. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievement.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

The Government of the United Kingdom, (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ministry of Defence, UK

British Aerospace Engineering (BAE) Marine Systems (formerly Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited (VSEL)/Marconi Marine), Cumbria, UK

Implementation April 2006

Close out 2018

* Steady-state: three boats available for operations with RCN and one boat in Extended Docking work Period (EDWP).

The project has delivered four functional Victoria class submarines with up-to-date, safe-to-dive certificates, four crew trainers (including a combat systems trainer, a ship control trainer, a machinery control trainer, and a torpedo handling and discharge trainer), and four trained crews. Canadianization of three platforms and 15 of 17 associated projects have been completed. The last platform (HMCS CORNER BROOK) will complete Canadianization during her Extended Docking Work Period (EDWP) which started in June 2015. Effective Project Close Process of SCLE has begun and project close-out will be achieved with the end of HMCS CORNER BROOK’s EDWO scheduled for 2018.

Her Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) VICTORIA and WINDSOR completed their deep maintenance periods in the RCN’s Fleet Maintenance Facilities (FMFs) and are now operational on the west and east coast respectively.

HMCS CHICOUTIMI has completed the first deep maintenance period conducted by industry and is now in operational service on the West Coast. This achievement represented the attainment of “Steady State” in December 2014.

All performance objectives of this contract will be met within the allocated budget.

Although the EPC process began in FY 2015-16, a small number of engineering changes still require installation in HMCS CORNER BROOK during her ongoing deep maintenance as well as the procurement of several long-lead supply items. The funding necessary to complete the engineering changes and the purchase of the long-lead items is all SCLEfunding that will be scheduled from now until the end the HMCS Corner Brook's Extened Docking Work Period (deep maintenance) in 2015 and will last three full years. The engineering changes are related to weapon systems modifications which could not be performed during the submarine reactivation period and the purchase of long lead items is in support of these engineering changes.

The objective of the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) project is to deliver a wheeled combat vehicle to the CA that will fulfill a wide variety of roles on the battlefield, including but not limited to reconnaissance and surveillance, security, command and control, cargo and armoured transport of personnel and equipment carrier. It will have a high degree of tactical mobility and crew survivability.

The project scope includes an initial purchase of 500 TAPV and an optional purchase of up to 100 additional vehicles, plus support products and the establishment of associated long-term in-service support contract.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The TAPV project will deliver:

• An initial purchase of 500 TAPV;
• An optional purchase for up to 100 additional vehicles;
• Procurement and delivery of essential Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to sustain the fleet the first two years;
• Acquisition of an operational stock and two years of training stocks of ammunition;
• Construction of required infrastructure at bases; and
• Implementation of a long-term (25-year) through life In-service Support Contract to be funded through Army National Procurement funds.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army.

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to the acquisition and support contracts, with requirements for IRBs equal to 100% of the contract values. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority responsible for monitoring IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

Textron Systems Canada Incorporated, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Textron Marine and Land Systems, Louisiana, USA

Kongsberg Protech Systems Canada, London, Ontario, Canada

Rheinmetall Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Engineering Office Deisenroth Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Implementation June 2012

Close out end 2018

The TAPV Project entered its implementation phase with the project approval of Treasury Board in June 2012. The TAPV project is within its approved budget.

In November 2008, the Senior Project Advisory Committee approved a procurement strategy for a phased approach within a competitive process. PSPC released the Letter of Interest/Price and Availability in July 2009 to obtain cost and schedule information to support the Project Approval (Implementation) submission. A Statement of Interest and Qualification was released in March 2010 and closed in June 2010 with seven pre-qualified bidders announced in July 2010. A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued in November 2010 and the final RFP was issued in March 2011 with a closing date of August 2011. RFP evaluation and testing of contender vehicles commenced in fall 2011 and was completed in January 2012. Project Approval (Implementation) and contract award (acquisition and support contracts) were achieved on 7 June 2012. Six pre-production vehicles were received in July 2013 and underwent Qualification Testing at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier and at the United States Army Aberdeen Test Centre in Maryland, USA. In August 2014, a first round of testing identified design challenges associated with reliability. The project returned to the contract design phase in order to allow the complex, inter-related designs for the vehicle’s structure, suspension and steering to be improved. A second round of reliability testing, at the Nevada Automotive Test Center, USA, was completed in April 2016. . Initial vehicle delivery will be in August 2016.

The objective of the Tank Replacement Project (TRP) is to replace Canada's aging Leopard 1 tank fleet with a modern, heavily protected, mobile, direct fire support capability. The TRP is divided into two phases. Phase One consisted of the loan of 20 Leopard 2 A6M Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), two Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs), and logistics support from the German Government for immediate deployment to Afghanistan, as well as the purchase of 100 surplus Leopard 2 MBTs from the Netherlands Government. Phase Two consists of the repair, overhaul, upgrade and introduction of 82 Leopard 2 MBTs and eight ARVs into service with the CAF as well as the Integrated Logistics System (ILS) inherent to the variants. In addition, ten Leopard 2 MBT chassis from the original procurement of 100 surplus Leopard 2 MBTs were transferred by the TRP to the Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) Project for conversion into Leopard 2 Armoured Engineer Vehicles (AEVs).

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

Deliver the following capabilities:

• 20 Leopard 2 A6M - Operational MBTs equipped with the L55 Gun, additional mine protection, and slat armor systems;
• 20 Leopard 2 A4M - Operational MBTs equipped with the L44 Gun, mine protection, slat armor, and all around add-on armor systems;
• 42 Leopard 2 A4 - MBTs primarily used for training, equipped with the L44 Gun and basic protection;
• 12 Leopard 2 ARVs (including four funded through the Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) project);
• Appropriate ammunition, parts and special maintenance tools and training; and
• 10 Leopard 2 MBTs provided to the FME project for conversion to Leopard 2 ARV and AEVs.

This capability is being delivered to the Canadian Army (CA).

Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy applies to this project’s Phase 2, but not Phase 1. IRBs equal to 100% of the contract values are required for the Phase 2 acquisitions. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the IRB Authority and closely monitors IRB achievements.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

N/A

Implementation August 2007

Close out Fall 2017

All 82 Leopard 2 A4, A4M and A6M MBT and the first eight Leopard 2 ARVs funded by the TRP project have been delivered. The four ARVs funded by Force Mobility Enhancement project have also been delivered. A4M Upgrade is progressing with 13 vehicles of 20 complete. Costs continue to be tightly managed within the cost ceiling in accordance with the core deliverables and prioritized activities.

At the Senior Review Board (SRB) meeting in June 2015, the SRB endorsed an extension to close-out from May 2015 to December 2017 in order to complete Integrated Logistics Support requirements involving sparing, and Special Tooling and Test Equipment (STTE).

A project to provide an upgraded underwater warfare suite in the Halifax Class frigates, including sensors, processors and updated software, to address deficiencies, improve ship underwater sensor performance in the challenging littoral environment and provide a system design to enable continual improvement in a cost effective manner.

This project will contribute to the Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) Strategic Outcome: Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.

The Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade project will modernize the underwater warfare sensor suite currently installed in the Halifax Class frigates through the acquisition of a minimum number of ship-sets of equipment. The performance of the underwater sensors will be improved through the upgrade and/or replacement of the components of the underwater warfare sensor suite, and also by acquiring new equipment that will introduce new capability to the Royal Canadian Navy. Ship-sets will include a new passive towed array sonar, a new sonobuoy processing system, an upgrade to the hull mounted sonar and a new active intercept capability. The project will also procure a minimum set of towed low frequency active sonars. All twelve Halifax Class ships will be fitted with the required infrastructure to allow for the transfer of equipment and sensors between ships as required for operational requirements, if all equipment upgrades are not permanently fitted on all ships.

This capability is being delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy.

Not yet defined. As the total cost of the project is in excess of $100 million, the industrial and technological benefits policy will apply and the selected defence contractor will be required to undertake business activities in Canada, equal to the value of the contract. Value proposition will be determined through Defence Procurement Strategy governance, and will be rated and weighted as part of the bid evaluation.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and its regional agencies

Not Yet Selected

Not Applicable

Definition May 2015

Implementation December 2017

The project is currently within budget and on schedule, project performance having been re-baselined upon entering Definition phase.