RCAF Outlook Presented by Colonel Steve Chouinard Director of Air Requirements 1 November 2017 THE AIR FORCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM Commander RCAF LGen Hood Deputy Comd RCAF MGen Frawley DG Air FD BGen ID: 767900
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RCAF Outlook Presented by Colonel Steve ChouinardDirector of Air Requirements 1 November 2017
THE AIR FORCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM Commander RCAF LGen Hood Deputy Comd RCAF MGen Frawley DG Air FD BGen lalumiÈre DAR Col Chouinard DAST LCol Springate DADD Col Thibert D Air ProgLcol Whalen Aircraft (including UAS) Electronic Warfare Equipment Support Equipment Vehicles Uniforms & Accoutrements Modeling & Simulation Future Air Crew Training Training contract management ie CATS / NFTC / CFTS International Pilot Training Radar SystemsIM/IT SystemsC2 and C4ISRCyber / NORAD / NWS RCAF Minor Capital Programme OversightMinor Requirements ProgramGovernance DG Space BGen Whale D Air SP Col Lefebvre CFAWC Col Elder DG FCO MGen pelletier S&T + DRDC + CORA MHP
2 RCAF Capability Development Framework
INVESTMENTS IN THE AIR FORCE Replace the CF-18 fleet with 88 advanced fighter aircraft. Acquire space capabilities to improve situational awareness and targeting Acquire new C3 systems. Replace the air-to-air tanker transport, utility transport and multi-mission aircraft fleets. Invest in medium altitude remotely piloted systems Modernize fighter aircraft air-to-air missiles. Upgrade air navigation, management, and control systems. Acquire new aircrew training systemsRecapitalize existing capabilities until the arrival of next generation platforms. Sustain domestic search and rescue capability. Operationalize the new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft fleet.
Future Fighter Capability Project 4 SSE # 44 Current Stage : Option Analysis Description: Acquire 88 Advanced Fighter aircraft including initial sustainment set up, in-service Support, initial cadre training, long term pilot training, weapons and infrastructure. Project Milestones Definition Approval TBD Contract Award TBDIOC TBD
5 Maritime Helicopter Project CH148 Cyclone Description : Acquire 28 CH148 Cyclone helicopters (Sikorsky) to provide a shipborne maritime helicopter capable of conducting Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Search and Rescue (SAR) and utility missions. Project includes ship modifications, training, facility upgrades and In-Service Support. Project Milestones Contract Award Nov 2004 Capability Delivery in Blocks Block I – Initial Surveillance, ASW and Utility (delivery in progress)Block II – Fully Operationally CapableRelease to Service 24 Aug 2017 Initial Operational Capability 2018In-Service Support end 2038 (est)SSE # 54 Current Stage: Implementation
CP140 AuroraAIMP Block III & IV / ASLEP Projects 6 Project Milestones ASLEP and AIMP Block III – Initial Operational Capability in 2014 with Full Operational Capability by 2019 AIMP Block IV – Initial Operational capability in 2019 with Full Capability in early/mid-2020s Description: To structurally life-extend and operationally upgrade 14 CP140 Aurora aircraft in order to support operations to 2030. Blocks I and II upgraded legacy and communications and navigation systems. Block III and ALSEP are underway and will upgrade all mission and sensor systems concurrent with structural life extension. Block IV will add a wideband SATCOM capability as well as Link 16 and a self-protection suite. SSE #54 Current Stage : Implementation
Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft(CMA) 7 Project Milestones Initial Operational Capability in early 2030s Full Operational Capability by mid 2030s Estimated Life Expectancy 2060 Intent is to pursue opportunities for innovation with industry with a view to building on the strengths of and lessons learned from AIMP Description: To equip the RCAF with a long-range manned Maritime Patrol, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capable, Command and Control, Communications and Computers (C4) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft to complement existing and future ASW and C4ISR capabilities such as JUSTAS, CH148 Cyclone and space-based solutions. SSE # 49 Current Stage : Identification
Multi-Fleet Air Traffic Management Avionics (MFATMA) Description: This project will upgrade RCAF aircraft avionics systems in response to civil and military regulatory changes. Aircraft will receive upgrades to GNSS, IFF, Radios, Antennae, and Cockpit Displays to allow continued operations in both Civil and Military controlled airspace. Project Milestones Contract Award Multiple IOC 2023 (or earlier) FOC 2025 SSE # 52 - Current Stage: Options Analysis
CH146 Griffon Limited Life Extension (GLLE) Description: To extend the CH146 operating life to mid 2030s through the replacement of obsolete avionics with an integrated digital systems architecture. Project will ensure operational relevance, regulatory compliance and interoperability with allies. Project MilestonesContract Award 2020IOC 2024 FOC 2026Current Stage: Option Analysis
Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade ( CMLU ) Description: To extend the operational life of the CH149 to at least 2040 and provide capability improvements to enhance its overall mission effectiveness. 10 Project Milestones Definition Approval 2019 Contract Award 2021 SSE # 55 Current Stage: Option Analysis
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Description : To provide all-weather , persistent, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance , target acquisition, and precision strike capabilities in support of CAF domestic and expeditionary operations. Project Milestones Definition: Spring 2019 Contract Award: 2021-2022IOC: 2025-2026 (1 line of tasking available for operations)FOC: 2030-2031 (3 lines of tasking, aircraft, infrastructure & personnel in-situ) SSE # 50, 91 Current Stage: Option Analysis
Snow and Ice Control Capability Recapitalization (SNICCR) Description : To provide a modern and reliable snow and ice control (SNIC) fleet of vehicles, in support of domestic airfield operations. It will replace 96 pieces of aging SNIC equipment at six RCAF bases. SSE # 54 Current Stage : Option Analysis Project MilestonesImplementation May 2018 IOC November 2020 Contract Award August 2019 FOC May 2022
13 Strategic Tanker Transport Capability ( STTC ) Project Milestones Definition 2020 Contract Award 2022 Description: This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling and VIP transport after a potential life extension. The platform will provide air-to-air refuelling for both domestic and expeditionary coalition operations, while complementing the strategic airlift capabilities of the CC-177 fleet. SSE # 47 Current Stage: Identification
14 U tility Transport Aircraft ( UTA ) Project Milestones Definition 2020 Contract Award 2022 Description:The UTA (CC-138 Twin Otter replacement) will provide support the CAF’s mandate to provide utility airlift of personnel and equipment. This entails the ability to operate in extremes of weather and temperature from unpaved, austere airfields with no support facilities.. SSE # 48 Current Stage: Identification
15 Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) SSE # 53 Current Situation : Options Analysis Description: Address the modernization/optimization of the ab initio Pilot, ACSO and AES Op training to Wings Standard. FAcT is to implement a relevant, flexible, effective solution which modernizes/optimizes the training system to meet current and future CAF requirements. The solution must continue and improve upon the training currently provided by the expiring NFTC and CFTS services contracts as well as the training currently conducted at 402 Squadron. Project Milestones Contract Award: 2021 Initial Operating Capability: 2023 Full Operating Capability: 2027
16 Tactical Integrated Command, Control and Communications (TIC3) Air Current Situation : Options Analysis Description : (1) Replace and modernize RCAF Air Traffic Management and Air Defence radio networks, (2) establish domestic Link-16 and Streaming Video Ground Entry Sites and standardize deployable Tactical Data Link and Streaming Video capability, and (3) provide a Link-16 capability to the CC150 Polaris Tankers. Project Milestones Contract Award 2018 IOC 2021 FOC 2024
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