Multi-Fleet Air Traffic Management Avionics

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

To upgrade Communications Navigation Surveillance Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) avionics systems in a number of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fleets to allow operations in future domestic and international airspace.

Requirements

With impending changes to domestic and international airspace rules, many aircraft fleets and ground systems require numerous CNS/ATM upgrades. These upgrades consist of Performance Based Navigation certified GPS, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast datalinks, and Mode S transponders to operate in civilian controlled airspace; and Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 transponders to participate in coalition operations.

Funding Range

$250 million to $499 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2024/2025

Final Delivery

2029/2030

Defence Capability Areas

• Air
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Cyber, Electronic And Irregular Warfare
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Air Specific Services
• Air Specific Support Equipment
• Aircraft subsystems
• Avionics
• Landing/runway Systems
• Fixed Communications Systems
• Navigation Systems
• Portable Communications Systems
• Military Information Support Systems
• Identification Systems (IFF)
• Radar Systems
• Advanced/Emerging Technologies
• Training Services

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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