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www.vanguardcanada.com JUNE/JULY 2023 17 D A S H B O A R D MODERNIZED COMMAND AND CONTROL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MC2IS) We will modernize key Canadian Armed Forces' command, control and communications capabilities and systems. FUTURE COMBINED AEROSPACE OPERATIONS CENTRE (FCC) We will modernize the Canadian Combined Air Operations Centre by delivering an advanced, defended airpower Command and Control (C2) system. C2 will consist of personnel, process and equipment to plan, direct, monitor, control and coordinate domestic, continental and global operations 24/7/365. POSITION NAVIGATION AND TIMING AIR NAVIGATION (PNT AIRNAV) We will also advance work on a new Positioning, Navigation, and Timing capability to assist with air navigation in remote areas by integrating an air navigation capability that does not rely solely on Global Positioning System (GPS). HIGH FREQUENCY/LOW FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS (HFLF) We will upgrade the Canadian Armed Forces' high and low frequency radio capabilities that provide essential command control capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces and ensure they are maintained and renewed on a continual basis. ENHANCED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION – POLAR (ESCP-P) We will enhance satellite communications in the Arctic through additional funding to complete and augment the polar communications project announced in Strong, Secure, Engaged. RCAF AIR WEAPONS CONTROL COVERAGE EXPANSION (RACE) We will replace and expand digital radio coverage to continue to provide Air Traffic Service Ground-Air- Ground communication for operators at both NAV CANADA control centres and as a priority service to the Canadian Air Defence Sectors. NORAD CLOUD-BASED COMMAND AND CONTROL (CBC2) We will also work with the United States to expand support for the NORAD CBC2 system formerly known as the Pathfinder initiative. This project will take advantage of cloud-based computing and machine learning to ensure that NORAD commanders can make informed, rapid decisions. 2025 2027 2025 2026 2023 2026 2024 2032 2030 2030 2029 2035 2031 TBD 2034 2032 2032 2038 2038 2032 2030 Technology-enabled decision making Area of Investment: Technology-enabled decision making Scheduled for Definition Phase Scheduled for Initial Operational Capability Scheduled for Full Operational Capability ADDITIONAL AIR-TO-AIR REFUELLING (AAR+/STTC+) We will acquire additional air-to-air refueling aircra. Additional funding will expand the number and scope of tanker aircra to be acquired through an already mature Air–to-Air Refueling/Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project, announced in Strong, Secure Engaged. The STTC project will replace the existing Canadian Armed Forces capability to conduct strategic airli and air-to-air refueling. DEFENCE OF CANADA FIGHTER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (DCFI) We will upgrade fighter infrastructure and NORAD Quick Reaction Alert capabilities at bases across Canada to support the arrival of our new fleet of F-35 fighter jets and United States NORAD capabilities. NORTHERN BASING INFRASTRUCTURE We will upgrade Canadian Armed Forces' infrastructure at four Forward Operating Locations in Canada's North (Inuvik, Yellowknife, Iqaluit, and Goose Bay). The planning process is underway to ensure that this infrastructure will meet NORAD and broader Canadian Armed Forces military requirements, and we will consider multi-purpose opportunities where practical through engagement with Indigenous and Northern governments and partners. OPERATIONAL TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE MODERNIZATION (OTIEM) We will modernize the Canadian Armed Forces' air operational training infrastructure. 2023 2022 2027 2026 2029 2029 2034 2029 2033 2032 2039 2032 Infrastructure and support capabilities Area of Investment: Technology-enabled decision making Scheduled for Definition Phase Scheduled for Initial Operational Capability Scheduled for Full Operational Capability Sources: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/ operations/allies-partners/norad/norad-modernization-project-timelines.html

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