Tactical Control Radar Modernization

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

The Tactical Control Radar (TCR) modernization project will allow the CAF to maintain a tactical, transportable, long-range air surveillance and aerospace control capability in support of national and international operations. This will address Canada's pledged contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Flying Training in Canada program, as well as North American Aerospace Defence commitments.

Requirements

Three transportable tactical control radar systems with ancillary equipment including the associated command, control and communication systems and shelters. Two towers capable of supporting the new radars will be refurbished/built over the fighter training ranges at 3 Wing Bagotville and 4 Wing Cold Lake.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2023/2024

Final Delivery

2027/2028

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Intelligence Mission Data Support Tools
• Identification Systems (IFF)
• Radar Systems
• Surveillance & Recce Integration Tools

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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