Chemical Agent Sensor
Project Type
Project New
Objective
The Chemical Agent Sensor Project will provide the CAF with a modern suite of sensors and related systems to detect, identify and monitor Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs).
Requirements
The project will be delivered in three implementation phases:
- Phase 1 (Completed) - procurement of the Local detection and Identification System.
The Local System consists of:- Detector Fixed Site;
- Detector Hand Held Portable;
- Chemical Identification System; and
- Chemical and Biological Sample Collection and Transportation Kits;
- Phase 2 (Completed) - procurement of a Personal System, which consists of detectors for individual soldiers; and
- Phase 3 (Underway) - procurement of an Area System, which consists of a sensor to detect a chemical hazard at some distance from the detector’s location.
Funding Range
$50 million to $99 million
Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)
- Options Analysis Phase
- Completed
- Definition Phase
- Completed
- Implementation Phase
- Completed
- Initial Delivery
- 2023/2024
- Final Delivery
- 2024/2025
Defence Capability Areas
Defence Capability Investment Areas
- Life saving and support systems
- Specialized Services (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
- Detection Systems
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Specialized Systems (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
- Warning Systems
Key Industrial Capabilities
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