Loitering Munitions UOR

Project Type

Project New

Objective

The CAF has an urgent operational requirement for a Loitering Munition weapon system to provide CA forces on Op REASSURANCE with an organic precision-fires weapon system able to neutralize Russian Federation (RUS) combat support capabilities beyond visual line of sight to a range of 40 km.

Requirements

This capability will include munitions, fire control systems, communications equipment, training support, and soldier and vehicle integration. The project will integrate the LM system into the soldier system for dismounted operations and into the existing TAPV for mounted operations.

Funding Range

$50 million to $99 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2026/2027

Final Delivery

2027/2028

Defence Capability Areas

• Missiles, Rockets, Ammunition & Other Munitions
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Cyber, Electronic And Irregular Warfare
• Land
• Personal Equipment and Protection Systems
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Ammunition, Ordnance, Specialized Munitions
• Missile Systems
• Rocket Systems
• Weapons Systems
• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Decision Support Tools
• Deployable C4I Systems
• Encryption
• Portable Communications Systems
• Satellite Communications Systems
• EW Integration Systems
• EW Support and Infrastructure
• Combat Support Vehicles
• Ground Vehicle Integration
• Land Specific Support Equipment
• Vehicle Parts and Components
• Active Countermeasures
• Concealment Systems
• Detection Systems
• Passive Countermeasures
• Warning Systems
• Advanced/Integrated Sensing Systems
• Fire Control
• Identification Systems (IFF)
• Optical Systems
• Photonics Systems
• Radar Systems
• Tracking Systems
• Advanced/Emerging Technologies
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software
• Virtual Training Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Cyber Resilience
• Defence Systems Integration
• Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems
• In Service Support
• Munitions

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