The Canadian government has awarded two contracts for a total value of CAD 169,187,671.90 to CACI, Inc. – FEDERAL as part of the second phase of the Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (C-UAS) Urgent Operational Requirement. This is a critical new capability to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, CAF’s largest overseas mission, through which it contributes to NATO deterrence and defence measures in Central and Eastern Europe.
The contract includes the integration and mounting of the C-UAS onto a new light armoured tactical vehicle platform, as well as in-service support for the systems for up to 10 years.
The Canadian government said in a July 9 statement that CACI’s C-UAS capability will provide CAF members with improved protection against smaller hostile uncrewed aircraft systems through detection, identification, tracking, and degradation and defeat using integrated vehicles with sensors and effectors.
“Canada is building a well-equipped military that can operate safely and effectively to protect its national interests,” said the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence. “The C-UAS capability will support the Canadian Armed Forces operations in an increasingly complex and evolving battlespace. This advanced system will also enhance Canada’s contribution to NATO’s deterrence and defence initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe.”
On January 30, 2024, Canada awarded contracts as part of Phase 1 for the acquisition and in-service support of dismounted and fixed-site CUAS. The first shipments of all three systems were received for testing and training in autumn 2024.
Delivery of the first fully mounted and integrated CUAS is expected in the autumn of 2026, with full operational capability expected in early 2028.
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Image: soldiers train together during an Operation REASSURANCE exercise in Latvia. (Photo: eFP BG ROTO 10 LATVIA Imagery via Canadian Department of National Defence)
