Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft project
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Canada’s next Multi-Mission Aircraft
Canada will replace its legacy CP-140 Aurora fleet with the P-8A Poseidon.
Side view photo of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft with RCAF roundel above a table of technical specifications on the right side and a map of Canada on the left. On the map, two stars mark Comox, British Columbia and Greenwood Nova Scotia.
Payload
- 5 anti-submarine torpedoes
- 4 anti-ship missiles
- 129 A-size sonobuoys
- 5 air-droppable survival kits
Current operators
- United States,
- United Kingdom,
- Australia,
- New Zealand,
- (all Five Eyes allies)
- and other defence partners.
Basing
- 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S.
- 19 Wing Comox, B.C.
| p-84 poseidon information | description |
|---|---|
| First Delivery | 2026 |
| Fleet Size | Up to 16 |
| Crew | 8 |
| Ferry Range | 7,242 km |
| Air-to-Air Refuellable | Boom |
| Max Gross Take-off Weight | 85,820 kg |
| Max Speed | 907 km/h |
| Ceiling | 12,496 m |
| Wingspan | 37.7 m |
| Height | 12.83 m |
| Length | 39.5 m |
Project summary
The Government of Canada is procuring an enhanced long-range, long-endurance multi-mission aircraft specialized in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, to replace the CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft. The aircraft will be optimized for command, control, communications and computers and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
The scope of the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project includes aircraft, spare parts, training and training devices, support equipment, mission support centres, integrated logistics support, weapons and expendables, infrastructure, capability upgrades and initial in-service support.
The cost for acquisition, project management, infrastructure and contingencies will be greater than $5 billion while major in-service support of the fleet until 2055 is estimated to be greater than $10 billion.
Project phases
1. Identification
- July 2019
2. Options Analysis
- The CMMA project entered the options analysis phase in September 2020
3. Definition
- Project Approval Definition phase: June 2023
- Canada evaluated the option of procuring the P-8A and determined based on the capability, availability, affordability and economic benefits to Canadian industry that the P-8A was the best readily available solution that meets Canada’s High-Level Mandatory Requirements. Additionally, Canada developed detailed project requirements and associated plans to support implementation of the capability.
4. Implementation
- Project Approval Implementation Phase: November 2023
- Estimated first aircraft delivery: 2026
- Estimated final aircraft delivery: 2027-2028
5. Close-out
- Project Close-out: TBD
Additional information
Project updates
June 27, 2023
A Congressional Notification was published to inform members of the U.S. Congress and the public of the potential sale of the P-8A to Canada.
March 27, 2023
PSPC website update stating that the P-8A is the only currently available aircraft that meets all CMMA operational requirements and that Canada had submitted a Letter of Request to the U.S. Government.
February 10, 2022
Request for Information released to industry.
June 7, 2017
Strong, Secure, Engaged Defence Policy announced that Canada would acquire a CMMA capability to replace the CP-140 Aurora.
Industry
Benefiting Canadian Industry
Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy applies to the acquisition and interim sustainment of the CMMA. This will require that industry make investments in Canada equal to the value of the acquisition and interim in-service support contracts and agreements. Canada will seek contractual commitments from industry that align with the Value Proposition strategic objectives.
Technical information
N/A
Project costs
The cost for the CMMA project, including project management costs, infrastructure, training, training devices, contracts and contingency, is greater than $5 billion.
Issues/Risks
N/A
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