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{{Short description|List of future or planned Canadian Armed Forces projects}}
List of future or planned [[Canadian Armed Forces]] projects.
==Canadian Army==
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!Model!!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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/Canadian+Forces+order+uniforms+decides+design+poor/5184702/story.html#ixzz1Tn0adCjp|title=Canadian Forces to order new uniforms, decides old design a poor fit|date=2011-08-31|access-date=2011-08-31|last=Pugliese|first=David|newspaper=Ottawa Citizen}} {{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The Department of National Defence estimates the production rate would be about 24,000 ICU uniforms per year.
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|Small Arms Modernization Project|| [[Small arms]] || N/A || 2012–2022 || N/A ||
In October 2007, [[Department of National Defence (Canada)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2008Intl/Pageau.pdf|title=Canadian Small Arms Demonstration Project|date=2009-01-07|access-date=2009-11-11|publisher=DND|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313201548/http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2008Intl/Pageau.pdf|archive-date=2011-03-13}}</ref>
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| [[Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP)|Integrated Soldier System]] || [[Network-centric warfare]] || 17,000 || 2010– || ||
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| {{visible anchor|Stealth snowmobile}} || [[Snowmobile]] || TBD || TBD ||  CrossChasm Technologies, Canada || The Canadian Forces is developing a "stealth" snowmobile which can travel more than 15&nbsp;km in electric mode or hybrid mode. $550,000 prototype tender awarded to CrossChasm Technologies of [[Waterloo, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/canadian-military-developing-stealth-snowmobile-1.686276|title=Canadian military developing stealth snowmobile|date=21 August 2011|publisher=CTV news|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106052545/http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20110821/canadian-military-developing-stealth-snowmobile-110821/|archive-date=2011-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ottawa-testing-620k-stealth-snowmobile-for-arctic-1.1377270 |title = Ottawa testing $620K stealth snowmobile for Arctic &#124; CBC News}}</ref>
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|  Sniper Systems project || [[C14 Timberwolf]] and [[McMillan Tac-50|C15 long-range sniper weapon]]|| TBD || TBD || || The [[Canadian army]] will receive modernized [[C14 Timberwolf]] and [[McMillan Tac-50|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-equipment/sniper-systems-project.page|title=Sniper Systems Project|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces |date=2013-12-03}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-375.page
|title=3D Dismounted Training System|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-343.page|title=84mm Ammunition|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-334.page|title=84mm Carl Gustaf Upgrade|date=12 March 2015|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-334.page |title=Active Protection System|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-371.page |title=Active Radio Frequencies Protection Systems|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-330.page|title=Advanced Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection and Defeat|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=National Defence |date=2018-05-30 |title=Advanced Sub-Unit Water Purification System - Defence Capabilities Blueprint |url=https://apps.forces.gc.ca/en/defence-capabilities-blueprint/project-details.asp?id=1020 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=apps.forces.gc.ca}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-344.page|title=Advanced Water Supply System|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-101.page|title= Airspace Coordination Center Modernization|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date= 2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-384.page|title= Anti Tank Guided Missile Replacement|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date= 2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) || [[LAV III|LAV 6.0]] || 360 || 2020–2025 || [[General Dynamics Land Systems | 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-95.page|title= Armoured Combat Support Vehicle|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date= 2015-03-12}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2019/08/canada-negotiates-new-armoured-combat-support-vehicles.html|title=Canada negotiates new armoured combat support vehicles|date=16 August 2019|publisher=Department of National Defence}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amd-dp/vbsc-acsv-eng.html|title=Armoured combat support vehicles|date=29 August 2019|publisher=Department of National Defence}}</ref>
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-97.page|title=Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-382.page|title=Body Armour Modernization|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-123.page|title= CF Land Electronic Warfare Modernization|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date= 2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-342.page|title= Soldier Helmet Modernization|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date= 2015-03-12}}</ref>
* [[Morgan Advanced Materials]], was selected to provide their full-cut LASA AC914 for combat operations and the high-cut LASA AC915 for special operations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.morgandefencesystems.com/news-article/morgan-advanced-materials-awarded-combat-helmet-contract-canada%E2%80%99s-department-national |title=Morgan Advanced Materials awarded combat helmet contract by Canada's Department of National Defence &#124; Morgan Defence Systems |access-date=2019-11-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124071419/http://www.morgandefencesystems.com/news-article/morgan-advanced-materials-awarded-combat-helmet-contract-canada%E2%80%99s-department-national |archive-date=2018-01-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> NP Aerospace will supply the helmet over seven years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soldiersystems.net/2019/05/16/canadian-dnd-exercises-33m-ballistic-helmet-contract-with-np-aerospace/|title = Canadian DND Exercises $33m Ballistic Helmet Contract with NP Aerospace - Soldier Systems Daily| date=16 May 2019 }}</ref>
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-383.page|title=Night Vision System Modernization|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-340.page|title=Light Utility Vehicle Project|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-385.page|title=Next Generation Small Arms|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-332.page|title=Soldier System 2030|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-367.page|title=Tank Life Extension|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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| 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-22.page
|title=Ground Based Air and Munitions Defence|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/land-systems-154.page|title=Future Family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|Light Armoured Vehicle Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS)|| [[LAV 6|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.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/lightly-armoured-vehicle-reconnaissance.html|title=Light Armoured Vehicle Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS)|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date= 2019-04-18}}</ref>
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==Royal Canadian Air Force==
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| [[CH-148 Cyclone]] || [[Anti-submarine warfare]] / [[utility helicopter]]|| 28 || 2015–2023  || [[Sikorsky Aircraft]], <br />United States|| Replacement for [[Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King|CH-124 Sea King]]. The first six aircraft were finally delivered in June 2015 followed by a further two Block 1.1 variants at the end of 2015. Current Block 1/1.1 models being updated to the Block 2 standard; Block 2 delivery began in 2018. Total of 23 aircraft delivered as of May 2021;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/ch-148-cyclone.html|title=CH-148 Cyclone procurement project|date=13 March 2013}}</ref> one lost due to crash in April 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brewster |first=Murray |date=28 June 2021 |title=Pilot in deadly Canadian military helicopter crash unaware of flight-control software conflict, says report |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cyclone-crash-report-greece-1.6082716 |access-date=29 September 2023}}</ref>
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| [[EADS CASA C-295|CC-295 Kingfisher]]|| [[Search and rescue|Fixed Wing Search and Rescue]]|| 16 || 2015–2030<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2018-12-13 |title=Fixed-wing search and rescue procurement project |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/fixed-wing-search-and-rescue-procurement-project.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=www.canada.ca}}</ref>||[[Airbus Defence and Space]] <br /> Spain / Europe || Replacement for [[DHC-5 Buffalo|CC-115 Buffalo]] and [[C-130|CC-130H Hercules]] search and rescue aircraft. In late 2016, the C-295 won the competition to replace the current aircraft.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fixed-wing-search-planes-1.3885653| title = Airbus chosen to build Canada's new search planes, ending 12-year procurement odyssey {{!}} CBC News}} </ref> In July 2019 the first C-295 completed its maiden flight. The first delivery took place at the end of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/ottawa-advances-fwsar-programme-with-c295-acceptance/135994.article|title = Ottawa advances FWSAR programme with C295 acceptance}}</ref> All aircraft were expected to be delivered by the end of 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://skiesmag.com/news/initial-operational-capability-canadas-cc-295-fwsar-aircraft-delayed-2025/#:~:text=The%2016th%20and%20final%20CC,Greenwood%2C%20and%2017%20Wing%20Winnipeg | title=Initial operational capability of Canada's CC-295 FWSAR aircraft delayed to 2025-26 | date=4 May 2022 }}</ref> However, initial operating capability is delayed until 2025/26.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-provides-an-update-on-the-operationalization-of-the-cc-295-kingfisher.html |title=Government of Canada provides an update on the operationalization of the CC-295 Kingfisher |website=Government of Canada |date=4 May 2022 |access-date=26 August 2022}}</ref>
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| [[General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper|General Atomics MQ-9B]]||[[Unmanned aerial vehicle|Unmanned aircraft system]]|| 11 || 2028–2033 || [[General Atomics]] United States|| Originally called Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca/en/defence-capabilities-blueprint/project-details.asp?id=977|title=Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Project - Defence Capabilities Blueprint|last=Defence|first=Government of Canada, National|website=dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca|language=en|access-date=2018-09-12|date=2018-05-30}}</ref> The UAS will be used for surveillance of the maritime and northern approaches to Canada and support to search and rescue operations. When deployed overseas, the UAS will be capable of detecting, recognizing, identifying, and tracking targets of interest. It will have a precision strike capability.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/article-template-standard.page?doc=update-and-new-name-for-the-joint-unmanned-surveillance-target-acquisition-system-justas-project/j9u7rzyf|title=Royal Canadian Air Force {{!}} News Article {{!}} Update and new name for the Joint Unmanned Surveillance Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project|author=Royal Canadian Air Force|date=2018-07-06|website=www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca|language=en|access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref> On December 19, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that 11 MQ-9B would be acquired.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2020-11-24 |title=Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/remotely-piloted-aircraft-system.html |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=www.canada.ca}}</ref>
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| [[Airbus CC-330 Husky|CC-330 Husky]] / [[Airbus A330 MRTT]]|| [[list of tanker aircraft|Multi-role tanker transport]] || 9 || 2018–2031 || [[Airbus Defence and Space]],<br />Spain / Europe|| Replacement for [[Airbus CC-150 Polaris|CC-150 Polaris]].<ref name =CanadaDefencePolicy>Page 39; http://dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca/en/canada-defence-policy/docs/canada-defence-policy-report.pdf</ref> In July 2022, the Government of Canada announced a deal to acquire two used Airbus A330-200s which would be modified to A330 MRTT configuration, with four more to be acquired later, for a total of six aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2022-07-13 |title=Canada moves forward with the acquisition of aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/07/canada-moves-forward-with-the-acquisition-of-aircraft-for-the-royal-canadian-air-force.html |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=www.canada.ca}}</ref> In July 2023, the order was increased to nine aircraft, eight of which will be MRTT and one for VIP transportation. Four aircraft will be purchased new from Airbus, with five aircraft purchased used from the commercial market.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2023-07-25 |title=The Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Project and NORAD Modernization |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/07/the-strategic-tanker-transport-capability-project-and-norad-modernization0.html |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=www.canada.ca}}</ref> The first aircraft was delivered in August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-06 |title=Canada takes delivery of first CC-330 Husky aircraft |url=https://skiesmag.com/news/canada-takes-delivery-first-rcaf-cc-330-husky-aircraft/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Skies Mag |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| [[Snowbirds (aerobatic team)|Snowbirds]]  ||  [[Canadair CT-114 Tutor|CT-114 Tutors]] replacement|| || After 2030 || TBD || The Snowbird Aircraft Replacement Project was replaced by the Tutor Life Extension Program implemented by L3 Harris. The program is intended to extend the use of the Canadian Forces’ Tutor fleet to 2030. Upgrades include modernized avionics and improved canopies.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Canadian military can't even seem to keep the Snowbirds from crashing|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/first-reading-canadian-military-cant-even-seem-to-keep-the-snowbirds-from-crashing|work=National Post|date=2022-08-12 |access-date=2022-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.key.aero/article/inside-rcafs-600m-fleet-avionics-upgrade|title = Inside the RCAF's $600m fleet avionics upgrade|author=Joetey Attariwala|work=Key.Aero|date=2022-04-03|access-date=2022-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=David Pugliese|title=Government spending $30 million to keep Snowbirds aircraft flying until 2030|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/government-spending-30-million-to-keep-snowbirds-aircraft-flying-until-2030|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=2021-03-30 |access-date=2022-09-23}}</ref>
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|[[Boeing P-8 Poseidon|P-8 Poseidon]]|| [[Maritime patrol aircraft]] / [[Anti-submarine warfare]]||  14 + 2 option|| 2026–2033 || Boeing, United States || Replacement for [[CP-140 Aurora|the CP-140 Aurora]]. The project will provide a long range Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. The Department of National Defence and the Royal Canadian Air Force have determined that the [[P-8A Poseidon]] is the only aircraft that will meet the military’s requirements. Up to 16 are being considered at a cost of up to $5 billion. A letter of request for the acquisition price has been submitted to the U.S. government.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Canada in the market for up to 16 military surveillance aircraft|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/surveillance-aircraft-boeing-bombardier-1.6792730|work=CBC News|date=2023-03-27|access-date=2023-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Canada requests costing on possible fleet of 16 Boeing P-8A aircraft|url=https://skiesmag.com/news/canada-requests-costing-possible-fleet-16-boeing-p-8a-aircraft/|work=Skies Magazine|date=2023-03-27|access-date=2023-03-28}}</ref> Canadian manufacturer [[Bombardier Aviation|Bombardier]] submitted an unsolicited bid to develop an aircraft to meet the CMMA requirements with [[General Dynamics]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-19 |title=Bombardier partners with General Dynamics on platform that meets Canada's Multi-Mission Aircraft requirements |url=https://skiesmag.com/news/bombardier-partners-general-dynamics-platform-canadas-multi-mission-aircraft-requirements/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Skies Mag |language=en-US}}</ref> On November 30, 2023, the Canadian government announced that they have finalized the purchase of 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft, with an option for two more.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2023-11-30 |title=Canada purchasing up to 16 P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/11/canada-purchasing-up-to-16-p-8a-poseidon-multi-mission-aircraft-for-the-royal-canadian-air-force.html |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=www.canada.ca}}</ref>
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|Advanced Short Range Missile|| [[AIM-9 Sidewinder|AIM-9M]] replacement || || 2018–2036 || TBD || The project will acquire an advanced short range air-to-air weapon for the CF-188 and future fighter aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-370.page|title=Advanced Short Range Missile|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Sustainment  || TBD || TBD||  2021–2036  || TBD || Replacement of semi-active homing missiles to Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-917.page|title=Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Sustainment|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|Long Range Air-to-Air Missile || TBD ||  || 2026–2036 || TBD || New long range air-to-air missile weapon system for future fighter aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-926.page|title=Long Range Air-to-Air Missile|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|Low Collateral Damage Weapon || TBD ||  || 2019–2021 || TBD || Low collateral damage weapon for CF-188 Hornet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-925.page|title=Low Collateral Damage Weapon|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|[[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II#F-35A|F-35A]]|| Future Fighter Capability || 88 || 2017–2036 || [[Lockheed Martin|Lockheed-Martin]]|| Replacement for [[McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet|CF-188 Hornet]]. The project will acquire new fighter aircraft with a precision Air-to-Surface, Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground capacity. The future fighter aircraft will also have a non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) for NORAD. The CF-188 Hornet end of useful life is estimated in 2025, though this required extension.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-10.page|title=Future Fighter Capability|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref> The [[Saab JAS 39 Gripen|JAS 39 Gripen E]] and the [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II]] were the final, of several, contenders to replace the aging fleet of CF-188 Hornet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/fighter-jets/future-fighter-capability-project.html|title=Future fighter capability project|publisher=Gouvernement of Canada|date=2018-12-13}}</ref> As of March 2022, Canada began initial negotiations with [[Lockheed Martin]] for 88 F-35As. <ref>{{cite web |title=Liberals launch negotiations to buy F-35 fighter jets |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f-35-negotiations-1.6399978 |website=[[CBC News]] |date=2022-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316045332/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f-35-negotiations-1.6399978 |archive-date=2023-03-16 |url-status=live |last1=Brewster |first1=Murray}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/fighter-jets/future-fighter-capability-project.html | title=Future fighter capability project | date=13 December 2018 }}</ref> In December 2022 the Government of Canada placed an initial order for 16 F-35As.<ref name="Berthiaume">{{cite web|url= https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/defence-department-gets-ok-to-spend-7-billion-on-16-f-35-fighter-jets-cp-sources-1.6202528|title= Defence Department gets OK to spend $7 billion on 16 F-35 fighter jets: CP sources|access-date= 21 December 2022|last= Berthiaume|first= Lee|work= [[CTV News]]|date= 20 December 2022|archive-url= https://archive.today/20221221010514/https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/defence-department-gets-ok-to-spend-7-billion-on-16-f-35-fighter-jets-cp-sources-1.6202528|archive-date= 21 December 2022|url-status= live}}</ref> On January 9 2023, the deal for the 88 jets was finalized.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brewster |first=Murray |date=January 11, 2023 |title=Federal government inks deal to buy fleet of F-35 fighter jets |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-f35-fighter-jet-deal-1.6707769 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230109165109/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-f35-fighter-jet-deal-1.6707769?cmp=rss |archive-date=January 9, 2023 |publisher=CBC News}}</ref>
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|Tactical Reconnaissance Utility Helicopter || TBD || TBD||  2021–2036  || TBD || The project will deliver a new fleet of helicopter to replace the aging [[CH-146]]. The new helicopter will provide reconnaissance, aerial escort, fire support, light combat airlift for Canadian Army and Canadian Special Operations Force Command.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-913.page|title=Tactical Reconnaissance Utility Helicopter|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref> On April 8, 2024 the Government of Canada announced that $18.4 billion would be spent over 20 years, to acquire new tactical helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |date=2024-04-08 |title=Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada's Defence |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/04/our-north-strong-and-free-a-renewed-vision-for-canadas-defence.html |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.canada.ca}}</ref>
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|Utility Transport Aircraft ||  [[De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter|CC-138 Twin Otter]] replacement || TBD||  2018–2036  || TBD || Small fleet of new aircraft to replace aging CC-138 Twin Otter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/aerospace-systems-61.page|title=Utility Transport Aircraft|publisher=National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces|date=2015-03-12}}</ref>
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|[[Airborne early warning and control]]
|TBD
|TBD
|2024–2045
|TBD
|Canada potentially plans to spend up to $5 billion on the acquisition of AEW&C capabilities. With the [[Boeing E-7 Wedgetail]] and the [[GlobalEye|SAAB GlobalEye]] being candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-07 |title=Canada Plans To Spend $5 Billion On AEW Aircraft {{!}} Aviation Week Network |url=https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/canada-plans-spend-5-billion-aew-aircraft |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507050653/https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/canada-plans-spend-5-billion-aew-aircraft |archive-date=2024-05-07 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Aviation Week Network}}</ref>
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==Royal Canadian Navy==
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!Model!!Type!!Number!!Dates!!Manufacturer!!Details
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| [[Protecteur-class auxiliary vessel|''Protecteur''-class auxiliary vessel]]|| [[Joint support ship|Joint Support Ship]]|| 2 || 2017–2024 ||[[ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems|ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada Inc.]], Canada / [[Seaspan Marine Corporation]], Canada || The Joint Support Ship Project (abbreviated as JSS Project) is a project undertaken by the Canadian Forces to provide the Royal Canadian Navy with two multirole naval vessels. These vessels will enable a Naval Task Force to remain at sea for six times longer than is currently possible. The Joint Support ships will provide the RCN with a greater flexibility to conduct a wide range of operations both domestically and internationally. Originally announced in 2004, the [[Berlin-class replenishment ship|''Berlin''-class AOR]] was selected on June 2, 2013.<ref name=JSSSelection>{{cite web |url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4821 |title=Joint Support Ship Design Decision |access-date=2013-05-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603222854/http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4821 |archive-date=2013-06-03 }} Backgrounder: Joint Support Ship Design Decision</ref> Construction began in June 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nsnews.com/news/defence-minister-marks-start-of-joint-support-ship-construction-at-seaspan-1.23337862|title=Defence minister marks start of joint support ship construction at Seaspan|last=Seyd|first=Jane|work=North Shore News|access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref>
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| {{sclass|Harry DeWolf|offshore patrol vessel|1}} || [[Patrol boat|Arctic Patrol Ships]]|| 6 || 2014–2025 ||[[Halifax Shipyard]], Canada || On July 9, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the construction of eight [[Polar Class 5]] Arctic patrol ships capable of operations in ice. The estimated cost of 6–8 vessels is $4.3 billion including maintenance for 25 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/defencewatch/archive/2009/12/02/dnd-says-it-can-still-meet-a-2014-delivery-date-for-the-canadian-navy-s-arctic-frankenboat.aspx|title=DND SAYS IT CAN STILL MEET A 2014 DELIVERY DATE FOR THE CANADIAN NAVY'S ARCTIC 'FRANKENBOAT|date=2009-03-10|access-date=2009-03-01|publisher=[[Ottawa Citizen]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206050158/http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/defencewatch/archive/2009/12/02/dnd-says-it-can-still-meet-a-2014-delivery-date-for-the-canadian-navy-s-arctic-frankenboat.aspx|archive-date=2009-12-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> As of June 2015, construction was underway of the first of up to 6 planned vessels.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Arctic patrol vessels 'really have started' construction, says Irving president|url = http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/1293835-arctic-patrol-vessels-%E2%80%98really-have-started%E2%80%99-construction-says-irving-president|website = The Chronicle Herald|access-date = 2015-09-12}}</ref> The lead ship of the class, ''HMCS Harry Dewolf'', was commissioned in July 2021.
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| [[Canadian Surface Combatant|River-class destroyer]] || [[Guided-missile destroyer|Guided missile destroyer]] (DDGH) || 15 || 2025–2050 || [[Halifax Shipyard]], Canada || The River-class destroyer is planned to replace the former {{sclass|Iroquois|destroyer|1}} and the {{Sclass|Halifax|frigate|1}}. The ships are scheduled to start full rate construction in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Naval News |date=2024-06-28 |title=Canada Starts Construction on CSC / River-class Destroyers |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/06/canada-starts-construction-on-csc-river-class-destroyers/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| Naval Remote Weapon Station|| [[remote weapon station|Remote Weapon Station]] || 58 || 2017 || Raytheon Canada|| Up to 58 remote weapons stations are to be delivered starting in 2017 for installation on the modernized ''Halifax-''class frigates and the ''Protecteur''-class auxiliary vessel, as well as for shore-based training.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/medias-media/gp-pg/2016-03-15-eng.html |title=Contracts awarded for Naval Remote Weapon Stations - Photo Gallery - News - PSPC |access-date=2016-10-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802212111/http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/medias-media/gp-pg/2016-03-15-eng.html |archive-date=2016-08-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| High Frequency Surface Wave Radar || [[Radar]] || TBD || 2014 ||  Raytheon Canada || The Canadian Forces will receive a new radar able to provide a persistent active surveillance of ship traffic in the 200 nautical mile [[Exclusive Economic Zone]]. The HFSWR is able to provides coverage beyond conventional [[Line-of-sight propagation|line of sight radars]].  The $7 million project will be used to build and install a next-generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) system and will be based in [[Nova Scotia]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2012/01/13/raytheon-canada-receives-contract-for-next-generation-high-frequency-surface-wave-radar-system-to-be-based-in-nova-scotia/|title=Raytheon Canada Receives Contract For Next Generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar System To Be Based in Nova Scotia|publisher=Defence Watch|access-date=2012-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116231709/http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2012/01/13/raytheon-canada-receives-contract-for-next-generation-high-frequency-surface-wave-radar-system-to-be-based-in-nova-scotia/|archive-date=2012-01-16|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/hfswr/|title=Persistent Active Surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone|publisher=Raytheon Canada}}</ref>
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|Torpedo Countermeasure Hard Kill|| Countermeasure || N/A || 2018–2025 || N/A || The navy will receive a torpedo countermeasure hard kill weapon system to complement the soft-kill onboard the [[Upholder/Victoria-class submarine]], [[Halifax-class frigate]] and [[Protecteur-class auxiliary vessel]] and may be applicable to the [[Canadian Surface Combatant]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/naval-systems-951.page |title=Torpedo Countermeasure Hard Kill|date=2018-05-30|website=www.forces.gc.ca/language=en|access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref>
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|Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade || [[Mark 46 torpedo|MK 46 Mod 5A]]|| N/A || 2020–2024 || N/A ||The new upgrade will deliver an effective performance in northern and Arctic waters by attacking and destroying submarine at ice-edge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/naval-systems-24.page|title=Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade|date=2018-05-30|website=www.forces.gc.ca/language=en|access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref>
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| Point Defence Missile System Upgrade ||[[Surface-to-air missile]]|| N/A || 2020 || Raytheon United States || The Royal Canadian Navy will upgrade the current [[RIM-162 ESSM|Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile]] (ESSM) point defence missile system on its Halifax Class frigates to the Block 2 version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca/en/defence-capabilities-blueprint/project-details.asp?id=1715|title=Point Defence Missile System Upgrade - Defence Capabilities Blueprint|author=Government of Canada, National Defence|date=2018-05-30|website=dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca|language=en|access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref>
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| |[[Unmanned surface vehicle]]|| [[Unmanned surface vehicle|USV]] || N/A || N/A || N/A || In 2012, the government of Canada announced a $3-million to support research on USV technologies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/roboships-coming--unmanned-patrol-boats-on-navys-radar-mackay-157013935.html|title=Roboships are coming; unmanned patrol boats on navy's radar: MacKay|date=2012-05-31|access-date=2012-05-31|publisher=[[Winnipeg Free Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.985fm.ca/national/nouvelles/les-navires-sans-equipage-sont-dans-la-mire-du-min-149237.html|title=Les navires sans équipage sont dans la mire du ministère de la Défense|date=2012-04-06|access-date=2012-04-06|publisher=[[La Presse Canadienne]]}} {{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The status of the program was unknown as of 2021.
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|Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
|[[Submarine]]
|up to 12
|TBD
|TBD
|On July 7, 2024 the Government of Canada announced the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The project plans to acquire up to 12 submarines for the RCN.<ref>{{Cite web |last=National Defence |date=July 7, 2024 |title=Canada launching process to acquire up to 12 conventionally-powered submarines |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/07/canada-launching-process-to-acquire-up-to-12-conventionally-powered-submarines.html |access-date=July 7, 2024 |website=Government of Canada}}</ref>
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== See also ==
* [[List of aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force]]
* [[National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy]]
* [[Canada-class submarine]], a 1987 proposal for a class of nuclear-powered attack submarines that was cancelled in 1989
* [[General Purpose Frigate (Canada)|General Purpose Frigate]], a failed Canadian procurement project of the 1960s
==References==
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