This is a list of future or planned Canadian Armed Forces projects.

Canadian Army

ProjectTypeNumberDatesManufacturerDetails Improved combat uniform CADPAT 24,000 2012– The decision to change the existing combat uniform is due to drying problems and poor integration with other operational equipment, as well as discolouration. The Department of National Defence estimates the production rate would be about 24,000 ICU uniforms per year. Integrated Soldier System Network-centric warfare 17,000 2010– Snowmobile TBD TBD CrossChasm Technologies, Canada The Canadian Forces is developing a "stealth" snowmobile which can travel more than 15 km in electric mode or hybrid mode. $550,000 prototype tender awarded to CrossChasm Technologies of Waterloo, Ontario. Sniper Systems project C14 Timberwolf and C15 long-range sniper weapon TBD TBD The Canadian army will receive modernized C14 Timberwolf and C15 long-range sniper weapon sniper rifles. The two phases project included a new telescopic optical rifle sight, new semi-automatic sniper weapons (SASW), a new sniper rifle for training, ammunition, ballistic calculators, night vision (Image Intensified and Thermal Imagery: II-TI) for the rifle, new lightweight thermal and wet weather clothing and more. 3D Dismounted Training System Virtual Training TBD 2023–2036 TBD The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million to provide a realistic virtual environment for dismounted soldiers and tank crew. 84mm Ammunition Project Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle TBD TBD TBD The project will provide new 84mm Smoke and Illumination ammunition for the existing Carl Gustav weapon system. The project cost is estimated between $20–49 million. 84mm Carl Gustaf Upgrade TBD TBD 2019–2036 TBD The project will replace the existing obsolete optical sight with a more sophisticated sighting system to improve accuracy, and which includes a target range finder. The project also include weapon simulator. The cost is estimated between $50–99 million. Active Protection System TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The project will introduce new Active Protection System as per NATO STANAG 4686 for unspecific armoured fighting vehicle, which include sensors and counter-measure munitions. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million. Active Radio Frequencies Protection Systems TBD TBD 2023–2036 TBD Acquisition of sensor to detect radio frequency energy to detect improvised explosive devices (IED). The project cost is estimated between $50–99 million. Advanced Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection and Defeat TBD TBD 2019–2036 TBD The project will examine land and air based remote system to detect and defeat land mine and improvised explosive devices. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million. Advanced Sub-Unit Water Purification System TBD TBD 2016–2026 Rheinmetall Canada Acquisition of water purification system for up to 250 soldiers. The project funding range is $100 million to $249 million. Advanced Water Supply System TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The water supply system will replace the existing system with water system, storage and supply. The project cost is estimate between $50–99 million. Airspace Coordination Center Modernization TBD TBD 2017–2021 TBD Modernization of LAV-III fleet with new computer and data link to improve network communication with Canadian forces and allied platforms. The project cost is estimated between $20–49 million.Anti Tank Guided Missile Replacement TBD TBD 2026–2036+ TBD Replacement of existing anti-tank weapons with a new multi-purpose, anti-armour, anti-structure. The weapon will be both portable / mounted system. The project estimate is between $500 million to $1 billion.Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) LAV 6.0 360 2020–2025 General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada General utility armoured vehicle replacement of existing M113 and LAV-II (Bison) fleet Will assist heavy- and light- armoured fighting vehicle on the battlefield. New ACSV will have different configurations including: ambulance, command and control, and maintenance. Sole-sourced contract for 360 LAV 6.0 vehicles at a cost of $2 billion was signed in August 2019 with General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, with deliveries starting in late 2020.Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD The project will deliver light, medium and heavy bridging equipment to replace existing equipment. The equipment includes: infantry foot bridges, light support bridges, medium support bridges, heavy support bridges, heavy assault bridges, line of communication bridges and floating bridges and rafts. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million.Body Armour Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD The project will replace existing body armour with a new suite of lightweight and modular armour. The project cost is estimated between $50–99 million.CF Land Electronic Warfare Modernization TBD TBD 2019–2036 TBD The project includes new electronic warfare support, protection against electronic attack, counter-command and control electronic attack, electronic warfare planning and management and analysis, and electronic warfare vehicles. The project cost is estimated between $100–249 million.Soldier Helmet Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2036 NP Aerospace, Canada The project will replace existing combat helmet with a modular and scalable combat helmet. The new combat helmet will improve blast, ballistic and blunt protection. Project cost is estimated between $20–49 million. Morgan Advanced Materials, was selected to provide their full-cut LASA AC914 for combat operations and the high-cut LASA AC915 for special operations. NP Aerospace will supply the helmet over seven years.Night Vision System Modernization TBD TBD 2018–2025 TBD The project included laser range finder, laser designator, thermal image, I2 tubes. The project will cost between $100–249 million.Light Utility Vehicle TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD Replacement of G-wagon and Chevrolet Silverado MilCOTS which are at end of useful lives. The cost is estimated between $100–249 million.Logistics Vehicle Modernization Offroad truck 1500 2019–2031 Consortium led by General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada Acquisition of 1000 Zetros 4x4 light trucks and approximately 500 Zetros 8x8 heavy trucks, and their associated mission equipment. The project will cost $1.5 billion to purchase the equipment and up to $1.08 billion for support for up to 25 years.Long Range Precision Strike - LandM142 HIMARS Multiple-launch rocket system262028-Lockheed Martin, USAWill provide a new long-range precision strike capability, including standard range (80 km); extended range and anti-ship missiles. Foreign Military Sales request submitted for M142 HIMARS, but contract not signed as of December 2025. In May, 2026 the US DOD contracted Lockheed Martin to produce HIMARS systems for Canada and other customers.Canadian Modular Assault Rifle C25 General Service rifle and C26 Full Spectrum rifle 30,000 plus options for 35,400 more 2026– Colt Canada Replacement of C7 and C8 with two new assault rifles designated C25 General Service variant and the C26 Full Spectrum variant. Includes new optics, suppressors and ammunition.Soldier System 2030 TBD TBD 2025–2036+ TBD The project includes a new Integrated Soldier System, combat uniform, sniper and weapons systems modernization. The cost is estimated between $100–249 million.Heavy Direct Fire Modernization Main Battle Tank TBD 2030– TBD Replacements for the Leopard 2 fleet. Ground Based Air and Munitions Defence TBD TBD 2018–2036 TBD The project will introduce a new, off-the-shelf weapon system to protect from a variety of air threats which include: radar, network and communication system as well as munition and weapon systems.Future Family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles TBD TBD 2022–2036 TBD The project will deliver a fleet of non-lethal, unmanned ground vehicles (UGN) for search and rescue, CBRN, and casualty extraction.Light Armoured Vehicle Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) LAV 6.0 RECCE 66 2021–2024 Canada /, United States Will replace the Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle with 66 LAV 6.0 chassis by 2021.Army Modernization (Inflection Point 2025)Canadian Army ModernizationTBD2025 - ???TBD, multipleWill restructure divisional assists, address provisioning, and take Canada from "the army we have" to the "army we need".Indirect Fires Modernization (Howitzer)TBD80–1022031–TBDWill replace existing howitzers with new self-propelled platforms for increased tactical and operational survivability, mobility, and range.Indirect Fires Modernization (Mortar)TBD133–1842031–TBDWill replace existing mortars with new self-propelled platforms for increased tactical and operational survivability, mobility, and range.

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