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Maritime Helicopter Replacement

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

To replace the Sea King Maritime Helicopter fleet with 28 CH-148 Cyclone Helicopters.

Requirements

The Maritime Helicopter Project involves the delivery of 28 state-of-the-art, combat capable CH-148 Cyclone helicopters, associated logistical and in-service support, spare parts, as well as modifications to the Halifax-class ships and construction of a new training facility equipped with a full training suite of flight, mission, and maintenance simulators.

The acquisition contract was awarded to Sikorsky in 2004 with a value of $1.9B.

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Funding Range

$1 billion to $4.99 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase
Completed
Definition Phase
Completed
Implementation Phase
In Progress
Initial Delivery
Not applicable
Final Delivery
2026/2027

Defence Capability Areas

Defence Capability Investment Areas

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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