LF ISTAR - Medium Range Radar

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

Provide the Canadian Army with the capability to quickly and accurately locate hostile weapons as well as provide aerial surveillance.

Requirements

This project will procure 10 systems with 360 degree capability for air surveillance with Identification Friend or Foe as well as provide a weapon locating capability.

A contract was awarded to Rheinmettal Canada in 2015. The acquisition value of this project is $145 million.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

• Completed Start Options Analysis
• Completed Start Definition
• Completed Start Implementation
• Completed Initial Delivery
• 2019/2020 Final Delivery

Defence Capability Areas

• Air
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Fixed Wing Platforms
• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Identification Systems (IFF)
• Surveillance & Recce Integration Tools
• Unmanned and/or Autonomous Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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