next Tactical Aviation Capability Set
(Our North, Strong and Free)

Project Type

Project New/Replace

Objective

The aim of the nTACS Project is to deliver modern technologies that will fill existing and anticipated Tac Avn capability gaps in Aerial Firepower, C4ISR, Mobility, and Support to SOF. It will also support credible continental defence and deterrence, provide disaster and emergency response, and enable expeditionary operations with joint and allied partners, including against threats from militaries with advanced capabilities.

Requirements

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) requires a Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (nTACS) to fill tactical aviation (Tac Avn) capability gaps in Aerial Firepower, Command, Control, Communications, Computers Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Mobility and Support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) to enable future joint and allied operations within a balanced fleet. The project will provide airframes, and network systems and subsystems. It will provide direct support, including required infrastructure, training (incl training systems) and Integrated Logisitics Support and Inital In-Service Support.

Funding Range

Greater than $5 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

In Progress

Start Definition

2029/2030

Start Implementation

2029/2030

Initial Delivery

2032/2033

Final Delivery

2035/2036

Defence Capability Areas

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

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Aircraft Subsystems
• Avionics
• Propulsion Systems and Components
• Rotary Wing Platforms
• Fixed Communications Systems
• In Service Support
• Navigation Systems
• Optical Systems
• Thermal Systems
• Advanced/Emerging Technologies
• Information and Communication Tech
• Service Life Extension
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Remotely Piloted Systems and Autonomous Technologies

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