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The RCN’s Capital Equipment Priorities and Projects

Best Defence Conference – 2019

Captain, RCN Sheldon GillisDirector Naval Requirements

6 November 2019

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Directorate of Naval RequirementsCapital Program CoordinatorCdr Miguel Gowigati613-945-0637

DNRCaptain (N) Sheldon Gillis819-939-3954

DNR 9Cdr Martin Byrne819-939-3976

DNR 2Cdr Chris Taitt819-939-3949

DNR 3Cdr Niall Hanratty 819-939-3946

DNR 4Cdr Drew Graham819-939-3986

DNR 5Cdr Chris DeVita819-939-3969

DNR 6LCdr Lee Atkinson819-939-3973

Submarine Requirements

Capability Areas

AboveWaterWarfare

CommunicationsandInformationSystems

Unmanned Systems & C4ISR

Under WaterWarfare

Platform Requirements,& MaritimeOperational Enablers

DNR 8Cdr Chris Sherban819-939-3995

NavalTrainingSystems

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DNR Roles and Responsibilities

Provide project directorship to develop the operational maritime equipment capability requirements for Horizon 1 to Horizon 2.

•DNR is accountable to DGNFD for:– Maritime Operation Enablers, equipment and auxiliary vessel

requirements;– Above Water and Underwater Warfare requirements;– Maritime Information Warfare requirements; and– Victoria Class Modernization.

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STRONG, SECURE, ENGAGED

SSE INVESTMENTS IN THE ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY

29. Recapitalize the surface fleet through investments in 15 Canadian Surface Combatants and two Joint Support Ships.

30. Acquire five to six Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships.

31.Operate and modernize the four Victoria-class submarines.

32. Acquire new or enhanced naval intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, upgraded armament, and additional systems for current and future platforms allowing for more effective offensive and defensive naval capabilities.

33. Upgrade lightweight torpedoes carried by surface ships,maritime helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft.

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SSE Projects in DNRDescription Program Phase

VCM Options Analysis

Naval Large Tug Implementation

NEWS-SS Options Analysis

RCN ISTAR UAS Definition

Multi Role Boat Definition

LWTU Definition/Implementation

Unmanned Aerial Systems In Halifax Class Ships

Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade

Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub-Surface

Multi Role Boat

Victoria Class Modernization

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PUMAMinor Capital Kingston Class

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Sub-Launched UASVictoria Class

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Naval Tactical Operations GroupMiniature Aerial Vehicle (NTOG MAV)

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RCN ISTARMajor CapitalHalifax Class

IOC 2023

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DNR 2- C2ISTAR & Unmanned Systems

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RCN Intelligence, Surveillance, Tracking & Acquisition, and Reconnaissance Unmanned Aircraft System (RCN ISTAR UAS)

DELIVERABLE:

The RCN requires an alternate airborne platform that can be operated from the Halifax-class frigate in order to provide near real-time ISTAR information. This ability will provide critical OTH SA and generate a tactical advantage for commanders while minimizing the risk to the frigate or maritime helicopter in support of simple to multi-threat operations.

• Each ship–set includes: • Unmanned Aircraft – Class II• Payloads• Ground Control Station• Communications (data link system)• Support Element (maintenance/storage)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• RCN ISTAR Project Director• LCdr Greg Atkinson• DNR 2-6• [email protected]• 819-939-3932

SSE - PROJECT STATUS:

• In Definition• Next Milestone: Draft RFP Aug 20, RFP Jan 21

REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

• Vertical Take Off / Landing

• AIS, IFF, EO/IR, Radar, EW payloads

• Provide ISR data Minimum range 50Nm at 5000ft

• Endurance of minimum of 6 Hours

• Operate Day and Night

• Airworthy and certified platform TRL 9

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• Payload Growth− Real-time 3-D Mapping− Advanced sensors (CBRNE)

• Involve Unmanned Systems in Task Group Exercises− Advance Unmanned & Manned Teaming Concepts

• Information Overload and Information classification “Just right, Just in time”− Artificial Intelligence decision making tools

DNR 2 – Future Opportunities

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DNR 3 - Naval Platforms

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Remote Minehunting and Disposal System (RMDS)DELIVERABLE:

• 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;


• RMDS Project Director• LCdr Mark Dittrich• DNR 3-2• [email protected]• 819-939-3960

PROJECT STATUS:• In Definition• Next Milestone: RFP Release, estimated Apr 2020


Two Complete RMDS Payloads, including:

• AUV Sub-system, • 2 (min) small, “man portable” AUVs (12-45 kg), and• 2 (min) light weight, AUVs (<300 kg);

• Mine Disposal Sub-system. • 10 Explosive Mine Disposal Vehicles (EMDV); • 2 (min) training and/or inspection variants; • mine disposal control console; and • portable storage magazine for up to five EMDVs;

• Transportable Command Centre (TCC). 20’ ISO shelter container for the conduct of deployed RMDS operations

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• Naval Security Team – Force Protection Boat• Dive Tender Replacement / Naval Reserve Boat – In ID - $500m• Auxiliary Fleet and New Ranges

– To support new capital platform


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DNR 4 - Above Water Warfare

DNR 4 – Above Water Warfare Requirements

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DELIVERABLE:

Deliver a modern submarine ES and ELINT capability to the Victoria-class by upgrading the legacy system with a capability that that will serve up until the expected end of service life of the submarines.


a sufficient number of EW systems to allow for the upgrade of all four systems in VCS, support regular overhaul and maintenance activities, and an additional upgrade to the training system at Campus Atlantic to facilitate individual and collective training


• NEWS-SS Project Director• LCdr Mike Cornish• DNR 4-3• [email protected]• 819-939-3987

Project Status

• In Definition. MND EA for PA(Def) Aug 2019• Next SRB Summer 2020• IOC – March 2023• FOC – Spring 2026• Project Close Out – Fall 2026

Naval Electronic Warfare System – Sub Surface (NEWS-SS)

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DELIVERABLE:

Provide tactical radio direction finding and signals collection, analysis, fusion and exploitation strategic capability to the Halifax-class frigates.


• Upgrade the Halifax-class communications direction finding system.

• Standardize and replace the current mission-fit of Cryptologic Direct Support Element (CDSE) equipment suite


• Strongbow Project Director• CPO2 Evan Entwistle• DNR 4-3• [email protected]• 819-939-3987

Project Status

• In Definition• Next Milestone – Pre-IPM 10 Sept 2019• IOC – October 2023

STRONGBOW

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• Naval Off-board anti Missile Active Decoy• RF Missile Seeker Simulator• Heat Ray


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DNR 5 - Underwater Warfare

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• Data Fusion− Data mediation interfaces− Data conditioning and processing− Shared products− Display of dynamic and static data

• Automated Intelligence / Decision Aid− Real-time oceanographic predictive modelling− Automated detection, classification, localization and tracking− Positioning and Engagement Support Tools

• Integrated Defence− Hard-kill/Soft-kill Torpedo Defence (ITD)

− UUV


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DNR 6 - Communications, Information Systems and Cyber

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Internet Support To Sailors (IS2S) @ Sea

DELIVERABLE:

• Under the IS2S Programme deliver global connectivity to sailors using their own devices.

• Leveraging the infrastructure delivered by the cellular connectivity currently provided and connect via satellite.


• Project Director• Mr Glen Ryan• DNR 6-6• [email protected]• 819-939-3989

PROJECT STATUS:

• Seeking Project Approval Feb 20• RFP release Spring 20• Implementation late 2021


• Distributable internet access

• Coverage

• Security

• Bandwidth requirements and increasing demand

• Service fees

• Follow-on potential for other classes

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• Support to Digital Navy– AI and Machine Learning– Augmented Reality– Command and Predictive Analytics

• Communications– Near zero latency satellite

communications– Digital waveforms

• Information Systems– Enterprise cloud computing via

limited maritime bandwidth bearers– AI to monitor, manage and maintain

networks and links– Self healing networks

• Cyber Defence– Artificial Intelligence to Identify,

Detect, Deter, Defend and Repair

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DNR 8 - Training

DNR 8 – Naval Training Systems

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DELIVERABLE:

• The aim of this program is to support the RCN Future Naval Training Strategy (FNTS, July 2015) which directs the RCN to modernize the Naval Training System (NTS) to ensure optimal use of methodologies, technologies and infrastructures to meet requirements in the most cost effective manner.

• STORM will provide training systems and technologies for core and current fleet training to allow the RCN to achieve excellence at sea.


• STORM Project Director• LCdr Steven Liddell• DNR 8-2• [email protected]• 819-939-3984

PROJECT STATUS:

• Next Milestone: DCB 1 – Sep 20


• Address the full spectrum of naval training from IT&E to CT.• Will deliver the trainers and technology enabled learning

systems to enable training for all ranks within the RCN• Training will be facilitated by the use of distributed learning,

individual trainers, Multiple-Use Reconfigurable Trainers (MRT) and Technology enabled classrooms

• The training system must be able to support the delivery of classified material

• Requires agility to implement and evolve new training methods using modern training technologies.

• The ability to be networked with other training facilities within the RCN and CAF

• Allow the Naval Reserves to access the same training (as appropriate) as their Reg Force peers.

STORM

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• Distributed Mission Training (DMT)• BCIP Stellar X (AR/VR demonstration project)• Common Open Architecture Environment (CORE) • Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) Maintenance Trainers• INFERNO (live firefighting trainer)• High Voltage Trainer (HVT)• Replenishment At Sea (RAS) Trainer• Naval Reserve Naval Part Task Trainer (NPTT)


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DNR 9 - Submarines

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Victoria-class Modernization (VCM)

DELIVERABLE:• To operate and modernize the Victoria-class Submarine

(SSE Intiative #31)• Position the Victoria-class to contribute meaningfully to CAF

Joint Operations ashore (Joint Fires)• Ensure the survivability of the Victoria-class against an

evolving threat in an increasingly complex and changing battlespace

• Improve the habitability and deployment conditions onboard the Victoria-class in support of RCN submariners


• VCM Project Director• Cdr Martin Byrne• DNR 9• [email protected]• 819-939-3329

PROJECT STATUS:

• In Options Analysis• Next Milestone: Project Approval Definition June 2020


• 24 Discrete capability elements to address specific requirements for increased interoperability, joint effects, situational awareness, survivability, deployability and habitability

• Will ensure operational relevance through mid-2030s

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• Remote (off-board) sensors• Non-acoustic detection systems• Submarine deployable Unmanned Vehicles• Information integration/Data Fusion

DNR 9 - Innovation Opportunities

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