The RCN s Capital Equipment Priorities and Projects

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1 The RCN s Capital Equipment Priorities and Projects Best Defence Conference 2016 Captain Christopher Robinson, RCN Director Naval Requirements 9 November

2 Navigation Plan À propos du DBM équipe et responsabilités DNR Priorities 2

3 Directorate of Naval Requirements (DNR) CPC Cdr Brian Foxton DNR Capt Christopher Robinson Capability Areas Class Maritime Domain Awareness, ISTAR & Unmanned Systems DNR 2 Cdr Simon Nadeau Platform Requirements, & MCDV, MCM, Diving, etc DNR 3 Cdr Rollie Leyte DNR 8 Cdr Geoff Wallington Halifax- class Modernization Above Water Warfare Requirements DNR 4 Cdr Gary Friedrich DNR 9 Cdr Mike Mangin Submarine Requirements Under Water Warfare & Training & Simulation DNR 5 Cdr Gordon Roy Communications and Information Systems DNR 6 LCdr Glen Ryan

4 Responsabilités du Besoins de la Marine Développement de la capacité Acquisition d'équipements futurs pour la Marine royale canadienne Rôle de directeur de projet Acquisition d'équipements en cours Définition des besoins Gestion des besoins du portefeuille Besoins opérationnels non planifiés Besoins interarmées Affectation matricielle (travailler au QGDN) Les alliés et leurs programmes en équipements Collaboration avec l industrie Collaboration avec les alliés Collaboration avec le personnel de R et D 4

5 Requirements The Context working with the Minister of Public Services and Procurement to invest in strengthening the Navy Minister of National Defence Mandate Letter 98 ensure the Royal Canadian Navy is able to operate as a true blue-water maritime force Minister of Public Services and Procurement Mandate Letter 5

6 So what are we doing at DNR? 6

7 The Results of Roadmap Analysis DNR 2 & 6 MIW Priorities Improve SATCOM throughput and reliability (MSCU) Acquire Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for Halifax-class (ISTAR) Retain interconnectivity / Interoperability with US / 5 Eyes DNR 3 MOS Priorities Acquire large tugs to move the future fleet (NLT Project) Kingston-class incremental improvements Naval Boarding Party Equipment Multi-Role Boat (MRB) DNR 4 AWW Priorities Point Defence Missile System Upgrade (PDMSU) Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub Surface (NEWS-SS) Project STRONGBOW (COMINT aboard Halifax-class) DNR 5 UWW Priorities Halifax-class UWW deficiencies (UWSU, LWTU) Range prediction, expendable countermeasures, misc UWW enablers Torpedo defence (TORCH) DNR 9 Submarines Priorities Reliable 2-way comms (especially SATCOM) Complete BQQ-10 installations (BSSU Project) SELEX Quality of life enhancements (galley, accommodations, lighting, heads & wash places) Introduction of Mk 48 7AT into service (HWTU Project) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION 7

8 Priorities (by project names) Point Defence Missile System Upgrade (PDMSU) Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) Multi-Role Boat (MRB) Naval Large Tug (NLT) Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub-Surface (NEWS-SS) RCN ISTAR Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) STRONGBOW Submarine Equipment Life Extension (SELEX) System of Training & Operational Readiness Modernization (STORM) 8

9 Defence Acquisition Guide Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship Canadian Surface Combatant Canadian Underwater Mine warfare Apparatus Containerized Systems Joint Support Ship Point Defence Missile System Upgrade Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade Maritime Next Generation Communications Suite Maritime Satellite Communications Upgrade Maritime Tactical Command and Control Multi Role Boat Naval Electronic Attack Recapitalization (Onboard) Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub Surface Naval Electronic Warfare System Surface Naval Large Tug Naval Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle Naval Mine warfare Countermeasures Support Craft Naval Remote Weapon Station Naval Reserve Boat - Training RCN Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance Unmanned Aircraft System STRONGBOW FFH COMINT replacement Submarine Life Extension Surface Supplied Diving Vessel System of Training and Operational Readiness Modernization Torpedo Countermeasure Hard Kill Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade Virtual Integrated Shipboard Information Networks 9

10 Above Water Warfare & Electronic Warfare DNR 4 Above Water Warfare (AWW) DNR 4 10

11 Naval Remote Weapons Station (NRWS) DELIVERABLE: REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: To deliver Naval Remote Weapon Stations (NRWS) comprised of remote control stabilized directors and operator consoles. The remote weapon stations will incorporate the 0.50 calibre Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) and 7.62mm machine guns currently in service. The NRWS will provide stabilization and electro-optical fire control support to the HMG. The mount director will include electro-optic/infra-red, laser range finding, and automatic target tracking for detection, tracking and weapons directing that will greatly enhance current self-defence capabilities. PROJECT STATUS: In Implementation ü Contract Award Feb 2016 Factory test firing Spring 2017 First Install HMCS Fredericton ~ Dec 2017 Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) & Sea Acceptance Trial (SAT) Spring 2018 IOC Jun 2018 FUNDING: Total Project Value - $50 million to $99 million Enhance the close-in element of layered defence against small sea-surface and low-slow flyer air threats while underway or alongside Includes Day/Night Electro-Optical (EO) surveillance, Laser Range Finding (LRF) equipment, automatic tracking to provide a Fire Control Solution (FCS), and a remote operator station CONTACT INFORMATION: NRWS Project Director LCdr John Goodyear DNR John.Goodyear@forces.gc.ca

12 NAVAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM SUBSURFACE (NEWS SS) DELIVERABLE: To provide ES and ELINT capabilities the Victoria-class submarines out to The ES and ELINT capabilities of the Victoria-class submarines require an urgent capability upgrade to enable the submarines to operate effectively and covertly in modern threat environments. REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: The current ES/ELINT system in the Victoria-class submarine, Sea Search 2, has reached operational and materiel obsolescence. It is no longer supportable and requires replacement. To rectify materiel obsolescence, the Harris ES-3601U ES/ELINT system is replacing the Sea Search 2 under a national procurement (NP) project. Thus the NEWS-SS project is designed to address the gap from the NP project to a modern system to meet the increasingly complex EW needs of the Victoria-class beyond PROJECT STATUS: In Options Analysis ü Strategic Context Document Oct 2016 Business Case Analysis 2018 Implementation 2020 Contract Award 2021 IOC 2022/23 Final Delivery 2026/2027 CONTACT INFORMATION: NEWS-SS Project Director LCdr Ernest MacNeil DNR 4-4 Ernest.macneil@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Total Project Value - $30 million 12

13 STRONGBOW DELIVERABLE: To provide tactical radio direction finding and signals collection, analysis, fusion and exploitation strategic capability to the Halifax-class frigates. This is a joint CAF project that will standardize and replace the current mission-fit of Cryptologic Direct Support Element equipment suite. The capability will provide time-critical, tactically relevant warning of threat emissions in the Communications Intercept and Electronic Intelligence spectrums. REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Search, detect, analyze, locate and record COMINT Pass information to the ship s AAW and command teams to support coordinated analysis, targeting and indications and warnings of threats, passing info to allies at sea and our national collection centre Modular design will accommodate through life upgrades of components It will replace the obsolete AN/SRD-504. Mast space and weight allocation for the antenna will not exceed that currently apportioned to AN/SRD-504 aboard Halifax-class. PROJECT STATUS: In Options Analysis ü Strategic Context Document Feb 2015 ü Business Case Analysis Feb 2016 DCB2 transition to Definition phase Definition Jul 2017 Implementation Jun 2019 Contract Award Summer 2019 IOC Dec 2021 FOC Jun 2026 CONTACT INFORMATION: Strongbow Project Director CPO2 David MacNevin DNR David.macNevin@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Total Project Value - $50 million to $99 million 13

14 Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub Surface (NEWS SS) DELIVERABLE: REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Upgrade the legacy EW system in Victoria-class to give it effective modern Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic signals intelligence (ELINT) capabilities for the remaining service life of the submarines. Modular design that will accommodate through life upgrades of components. Detect and intercept threat and target radars the Victoriaclass can expect to encounter out to 2035 including emitters with low probability of intercept (LPI) characteristics Able to produce ELINT data of the level of fidelity required to populate the radar emitter data bases of the CAF and Five Eyes allies PROJECT STATUS: In Identification Options Analysis Definition 2020 Implementation 2022 Contract Award 2023 IOC 2024 CONTACT INFORMATION: NEWS-SS Project Director LCdr Ernie MacNeil DNR 4-4 Ernest.Macneil@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Total Project Value - $20-49M 14

15 Naval Electronic Warfare System Surface (NEWS SU) DELIVERABLE: Upgrade the existing Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system in the Halifax-class frigates to provide signals intelligence and early warning of threat emitters to the ship. The project will optimize Halifax-class frigates existing EW systems until end-of-life. The project will provide time-critical, tactically relevant warning of threat emissions by early detection and classification. The project will also provide interception, identification, platform correlation, analysis and direction finding of electronic emissions so as to provide the maximum effectiveness in ELINT/ESM surveillance. The project solution will be integrated into a single operator workstation. REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Will detect, analyze, and record ELINT to provide information to the ship s AAW and command teams to support coordinated analysis, targeting and indications and warnings of threats, passing info to allies at sea and our national collection centre, all in a five eyes format; and Modular design will accommodate through life upgrades of components. PROJECT STATUS: In Identification Options Analysis 2019 Definition 2021 Implementation 2022 Contract Award 2023 IOC 2024 CONTACT INFORMATION: NEWS SU Project Director LCdr Ernie MacNeil DNR 4-2 Ernest.Macneil@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Total Project Value - $20-49M 15

16 Underwater Warfare DNR 5 Under Water Warfare (UWW) DNR 5 16

17 Torpedo Countermeasures Hard-kill (TORCH) DELIVERABLE: REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Provide RCN with a hard-kill anti-torpedo weapon to compliment shipboard soft-kill torpedo countermeasure systems. Neutralise full spectrum of torpedo threats. Defend a single unit and/or escorted units from torpedo attack. Deployable from CAF surface and subsurface platforms. PROJECT STATUS: In Identification Options Analysis 2018 Definition 2020 Implementation 2021 IOC FOC CONTACT INFORMATION: TORCH Project Director LCdr Tyson Bergmann DNR 5-2 Tyson.Bergmann@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Estimate from $100M to $249M 17

18 Naval Mine Countermeasures DNR 3 18

19 Remote Mine hunting and Disposal System (RMDS) DELIVERABLE: REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: A modular, stand-off Naval Mine Countermeasures (NMCM) capability, designed to provide the full spectrum of Naval Mine Hunting operations and contribute to underwater domain awareness; The RMDS project intends to leverage proven Commercial off of the Shelf (COTS) unmanned systems and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) technology; RMDS payloads will contain modular sub-systems that are portable and deployable; Two Complete RMDS Payloads, including: 1) Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Search, Detect and Classify sub-system: Minimum 4 Man Portable Shallow Water AUV s Minimum 4 Light Weight Deep Water AUV s 2) Mine Disposal Sub-system: Minimum 4 Inspection/Training variant - unarmed reusable Minimum 20 Combat variant explosive ammunition 3) Transportable Command Centre sub-system: Minimum 2 Standard 20 ISO support containers PROJECT STATUS: In Definition Request for Proposal Release Implementation Contract Award Final Delivery FUNDING Total Project Value - $20-49 M CONTACT INFORMATION: RMDS Project Director LCdr David Botting DNR 3-2 David.Botting@forces.gc.ca

20 Surface Supplied Dive (SSD) Vessels DELIVERABLE: REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: The aim of this project is to replace the existing Granbyclass Yard Diving Tenders (YDT). The intended vessels are multi-purpose littoral platforms equipped to receive containerized payloads (20 TEU). The platform is designed to enable diving operations and must have sufficient deck working space when fully loaded with the containers. Each SSD vessel will provide the fitted equipment to support seabed intervention, underwater engineering, light salvage operation (recovery of maritime helo) and Submarine Search and Rescue (SubSAR) to a depth of 100 metres. The containers themselves are not part of the SSD Vessel project, only the TEU receiving pads and STANAG compliant interfaces. Vessel Tonnage, dimensions, hull design and propulsion are critical elements of the design project. PROJECT STATUS: In Identification Options Analysis Definition 2020 Implementation 2022 Contract Award 2023 IOC 2025 CONTACT INFORMATION: SSD Project Director LCdr Patrick Fournier DNR 3-5 Patrick.fournier@forces.gc.ca Funding: Total Project Value NMT $99 M 20

21 Maritime Domain Awareness, ISTAR & Unmanned Systems DNR 2 21

22 RCN Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance Unmanned Aircraft System (RCN ISTAR UAS) DELIVERABLE: A cost effective and sustainable tactical, shipborne, complimentary, persistent, near real-time OTH ISTAR capability, that will enhance self-defense and generate a strategically relevant tactical advantage for Commanders at sea, including the littorals, across the full spectrum of operations. Each ship set includes: Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) Payloads Ground Control Station/Multi-Domain Control Station Communications (data link system) Support Element (launch/recovery/maintain/storage) Note: Quantity will be further defined through Option Analysis and Definition REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Persistence and Reach Payloads Integration Operate worldwide by day or night Interoperability (STANAG compliant) Maximize open architecture PROJECT STATUS: In Options Analysis Definition 2018 Implementation 2020 Contract Award 2021 IOC 2022 FUNDING: Total Project Value - $100M $249M CONTACT INFORMATION: RCN ISTAR Project Director LCdr Lee Atkinson DNR 2-6 lee.atkinson@forces.gc.ca

23 Halifax-class Modernization Program - HCM

24 Halifax Class Modernization Program - HCM DELIVERABLE: Ensure the continued operational employment and relevance of the Halifax-class frigates for the second half of their operational life (15+ years). Mid-Life Refit 18 Month Duration Post-MLR 8-12 Month Duration Operational WEST COAST EAST COAST TOR MLR End 29 NOV 2016 VDQ Reactivation Phase REG Reactivation Phase CAL WIN VAN OTT HAL FRE MON CHA STJ PROJECT STATUS: In Implementation Strategic Context Document May 2002 PA (Definition) Feb 2005 PA (Implementation) Sep 2008 Implementation (Contract Award) Nov 2008 IOC Feb 2015 FOC planned by Jan 2018 Project Close Out planned by Jan 2019 FUNDING: Total Program Value - $4.3 billion CONTACT INFORMATION: HCM Project Director - Cdr GJ Wallington DNR 8 Geoffrey.wallington@forces.gc.ca

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26 Naval Large Tug Project (NLT) DELIVERABLE: 4 new large tugs to replace 5 Glen-class tugs and 2 fire boats. The new tugs will provide sufficient large tug capability to the Queen s Harbour Masters in Halifax and Esquimalt to support naval operations over the next 25 years. Requirements; Perform a combination of in-harbour and coast/ offshore work Able to perform a Queenston-class Cold Move Migrate afloat harbour fire protection into large tugs. REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Commercial design and construction Highly manoeuvrable At least 2 propulsion systems and enough Bollard Pull to enable 2 tugs to cold move a Queenston-class in 25 kts wind and 2 kts current Clutter free upper decks Commercial bridge configuration with standard bridge control console Fire-Fighting Capability 1 (FiFi1) Accommodation for 6 crew Designed for at least 25 years of operations PROJECT STATUS: In Options Analysis Definition May 2017 Implementation May 2019 Contract Award Jun 2019 IOC Jun 2021 FOC Jun 2022 CONTACT INFORMATION: NLT Project Director Lt(N) Byrne Schneider DNR 3-3 Byrne.schneider@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Total Project Value - $100-$249M 26

27 Multi-Role Boat (MRB) DELIVERABLE: Replace the Halifax-class frigates Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and davit system with a new RHIB and multifunction launch and recovery system (LARS). The LARS enhanced capability will support launch/recovery of fully manned MRB as well the existing Sea Rescue RHIB, cargo and miscellaneous stores handling and future demands including possible USV/UUV. Each frigate system will include: Port and Starboard articulating crane system Two 9.3m twin-engine, C2ISR equipped 12 man shock mitigating seating RHIB. REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: RHIB operating independently in all conditions of visibility/ weather both inside and outside of frigate s visual and radar horizons. Perform all current and anticipated operations while decreasing risk to personnel and mission LARS shall be able to launch and recover fully crewed and loaded RHIB (Minimum Safe Working Load of 15,500 pounds) Multi-functional; conduct all current boat/materiel tasks of the existing davit and torpedo handling crane, and support anticipated future requirements (UUV/USV) Launch and recovery operations for other Federal Government boats / RIBs PROJECT STATUS: In Options Analysis Definition December 2016 Implementation 2017 Contract Award 2017 IOC Dec 2018 FOC Dec 2020 CONTACT INFORMATION: MRB Project Director Mr Mark De Smedt DNR 3-7 Mark.DeSmedt@forces.gc.ca FUNDING: Total Project Value - $50-$99M 27

28 Containerized Systems (CS) DELIVERABLES: 20 ISO containerized capability sets which are interchangeably transportable on various RCN vessels to enable mission sets such as (but not restricted to): Humanitarian Aid (Disaster Relief Power Generation, Water Purification, Harbour Repair) Mine Counter Measures C4ISR (UAVs, UUVs, USVs) REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Transportable on various RCN platforms Immediately deployable Multi-use for different configurations Liftable using existing infrastructure Standard interfaces for maximum NATO interoperability (NATO Mission Modularity STANAG in progress) PROJECT STATUS: In Identification This will be an overarching programme that will comprise numerous projects to tie in with RCN needs out to 2035 and beyond. Near term priority to identify and acquire HADR Containerized Systems for Harry DeWolf-class CONTACT INFORMATION: Lt(N) Byrne Schneider DNR

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31 Thank you to Industry Engagement with DNR Staff Appreciated that you think as we do - in capability terms. Thanks for understanding our limitations and constraints. Thanks for all that you do for the RCN and the country! 31

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