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The experiences of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and our allies in Afghanistan and other areas of operation continue to demonstrate the ongoing need for a highly protected, yet highly mobile Light Armoured Vehicle.
| National Defence | backgrounders
The Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Innovation competitive call for proposals is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to ensuring that Canada and its institutions have a greater resilience to global and domestic threats. The call for proposals process is administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND).
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The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is in the midst of its most intensive and comprehensive period of fleet renewal in its peacetime history, touching upon all elements of the fleet.
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The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle is a wheeled combat vehicle that can fulfill a variety of roles on the battlefield, such as reconnaissance and surveillance, security, command and control, cargo, and armoured transport of personnel and equipment.
| National Defence | backgrounders
Canada's military justice system is a separate and parallel system of justice that forms an integral part of the Canadian legal mosaic.
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Canada requires a fighter aircraft to contribute to the safety and security of Canadians and protect the sovereignty of one of the largest expanses of airspace in the world. Our fighter aircraft give the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) the flexibility required to meet the various tasks set by Government, specifically:
| National Defence | backgrounders
Over the summer of 2016, Canada consulted with governments and fighter aircraft manufacturers in allied and partner countries with aircraft currently or scheduled to be in production, to gather information on costs, aircraft capabilities, delivery times, and economic benefits to Canada for various fighter aircraft.
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The Government is taking the necessary steps to prepare for an open and transparent competition for the permanent replacement of Canada's CF-18 fighter aircraft, including acquiring new aircraft and the associated in-service support. Canada will also enter into discussions with the United States (U.S.) Government and Boeing on the potential procurement of aircraft, including its in-service support, for use over an interim period while the competition for the permanent fleet is underway.
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The CF-18 replacement offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Canadian aerospace and defence sectors. Together, these sectors currently provide more than 235,000 jobs for the Canadian economy. The Government of Canada is committed to leveraging the procurement and long-term sustainment of the future fleet to create high-value middle class jobs for Canadians and support innovation by Canadian industry.
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On October 13, 2016, the Royal Canadian Air Force received the 17th and final upgraded Hercules, delivered by Lockheed Martin and Cascade Aerospace on budget. This marks the completion of a major milestone in the modification program to upgrade the CC-130J Hercules fleet's software and hardware.
