The RCN’s Capital Equipment Priorities and Projects...2005/09/08 · Cdr Rollie Leyte...

The RCN’s Capital Equipment Priorities and Projects Best Defence Conference – 2016 Captain Christopher Robinson, RCN Director Naval Requirements

9 November 2016

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•  À propos du DBM –  équipe et responsabilités

•  DNR Priorities

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Navigation Plan

Directorate of Naval Requirements (DNR)

Above Water Warfare Requirements

Halifax-‐class Modernization

DNR Capt Christopher Robinson 819-939-3954

DNR 3 Cdr Rollie Leyte 819-939-3946

DNR 8 Cdr Geoff Wallington 819-939-3973

DNR 4 Cdr Gary Friedrich 819-939-3986

DNR 2 Cdr Simon Nadeau 819-939-3949

DNR 9 Cdr Mike Mangin 819-939-3976

DNR 5 Cdr Gordon Roy 819-939-3969

DNR 6 LCdr Glen Ryan 819-939-3989

CPC Cdr Brian Foxton 613-945-0637

Communications and Information Systems

Capability Areas Class

Maritime Domain Awareness, ISTAR & Unmanned Systems

Submarine Requirements

Under Water Warfare & Training & Simulation

Platform Requirements, & MCDV, MCM, Diving, etc

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Responsabilités du Besoins de la Marine Développement de la capacité •  Acquisition d'équipements futurs pour la Marine royale canadienne

Rôle de directeur de projet •  Acquisition d'équipements en cours •  Définition des besoins Gestion des besoins du portefeuille •  Besoins opérationnels non planifiés •  Besoins interarmées •  Affectation matricielle (travailler au QGDN) •  Les alliés et leurs programmes en équipements •  Collaboration avec l’industrie •  Collaboration avec les alliés •  Collaboration avec le personnel de R et D

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Requirements – The Context

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“…working with the Minister of Public Services and Procurement to invest in strengthening the Navy …” Minister of National Defence Mandate Letter

“…ensure the Royal Canadian Navy is able to operate as a true blue-water maritime force…” Minister of Public Services and Procurement Mandate Letter

So what are we doing at DNR?

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The Results of Roadmap Analysis

DNR 4 – AWW Priorities •  Point Defence Missile System Upgrade (PDMSU) •  Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub Surface (NEWS-SS) •  Project STRONGBOW (COMINT aboard Halifax-class)

DNR 5 – UWW Priorities •  Halifax-class UWW deficiencies (UWSU, LWTU) •  Range prediction, expendable countermeasures, misc UWW enablers •  Torpedo defence (TORCH)

DNR 2 & 6 – MIW Priorities •  Improve SATCOM throughput and reliability (MSCU) •  Acquire Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for Halifax-class (ISTAR) •  Retain interconnectivity / Interoperability with US / 5 Eyes

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DNR 9 – Submarines Priorities •  Reliable 2-way comms (especially SATCOM) •  Complete BQQ-10 installations (BSSU Project) •  SELEX •  Quality of life enhancements (galley, accommodations, lighting, heads & wash places) •  Introduction of Mk 48 7AT into service (HWTU Project)

DNR 3 – MOS Priorities

•  Acquire large tugs to move the future fleet (NLT Project) •  Kingston-class incremental improvements •  Naval Boarding Party Equipment •  Multi-Role Boat (MRB)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION

•  Point Defence Missile System Upgrade (PDMSU) •  Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) •  Multi-Role Boat (MRB) •  Naval Large Tug (NLT) •  Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub-Surface (NEWS-SS) •  RCN ISTAR Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) •  STRONGBOW •  Submarine Equipment Life Extension (SELEX) •  System of Training & Operational Readiness Modernization

(STORM)

Priorities (by project names)

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Defence Acquisition Guide 2016

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http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/business-defence-acquisition-guide-2016/naval-systems.page • Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship • Canadian Surface Combatant • Canadian Underwater Mine warfare Apparatus • Containerized Systems • Joint Support Ship • Point Defence Missile System Upgrade • Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade • Maritime Next Generation Communications Suite • Maritime Satellite Communications Upgrade • Maritime Tactical Command and Control • Multi Role Boat • Naval Electronic Attack Recapitalization (Onboard) • Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub Surface • Naval Electronic Warfare System Surface • Naval Large Tug • Naval Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle • Naval Mine warfare Countermeasures Support Craft • Naval Remote Weapon Station • Naval Reserve Boat - Training • RCN Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance Unmanned Aircraft System • STRONGBOW – FFH COMINT replacement • Submarine Life Extension • Surface Supplied Diving Vessel • System of Training and Operational Readiness Modernization • Torpedo Countermeasure Hard Kill • Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade • Virtual Integrated Shipboard Information Networks

Above Water Warfare (AWW) – DNR 4

Above Water Warfare & Electronic Warfare – DNR 4

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Naval Remote Weapons Station (NRWS) DELIVERABLE:

•  To deliver Naval Remote Weapon Stations (NRWS) comprised of remote control stabilized directors and operator consoles.

•  The remote weapon stations will incorporate the 0.50 calibre Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) and 7.62mm machine guns currently in service.

•  The NRWS will provide stabilization and electro-optical fire control support to the HMG. The mount director will include electro-optic/infra-red, laser range finding, and automatic target tracking for detection, tracking and weapons directing that will greatly enhance current self-defence capabilities.

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  NRWS Project Director •  LCdr John Goodyear •  DNR 4-3-2 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3967

REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

•  Enhance the close-in element of layered defence against small sea-surface and low-slow flyer air threats while underway or alongside

•  Includes Day/Night Electro-Optical (EO) surveillance, Laser Range Finding (LRF) equipment, automatic tracking to provide a Fire Control Solution (FCS), and a remote operator station

PROJECT STATUS: •  In Implementation

ü  Contract Award – Feb 2016 •  Factory test firing – Spring 2017 •  First Install – HMCS Fredericton ~ Dec 2017 •  Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) & Sea Acceptance Trial

(SAT) – Spring 2018 •  IOC – Jun 2018

FUNDING: •  Total Project Value - $50 million to $99 million

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NAVAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM SUBSURFACE (NEWS–SS)

DELIVERABLE:

•  To provide ES and ELINT capabilities the Victoria-class submarines out to 2035.

•  The ES and ELINT capabilities of the Victoria-class submarines require an urgent capability upgrade to enable the submarines to operate effectively and covertly in modern threat environments.

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  NEWS-SS Project Director •  LCdr Ernest MacNeil •  DNR 4-4 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3952


•  The current ES/ELINT system in the Victoria-class submarine, Sea Search 2, has reached operational and materiel obsolescence. It is no longer supportable and requires replacement. To rectify materiel obsolescence, the Harris ES-3601U ES/ELINT system is replacing the Sea Search 2 under a national procurement (NP) project.

•  Thus the NEWS-SS project is designed to address the gap from the NP project to a modern system to meet the increasingly complex EW needs of the Victoria-class beyond 2017.

PROJECT STATUS: •  In Options Analysis

ü  Strategic Context Document – Oct 2016 •  Business Case Analysis – 2018 •  Implementation – 2020 •  Contract Award – 2021 •  IOC – 2022/23 •  Final Delivery 2026/2027

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $30 million

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STRONGBOW DELIVERABLE:

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

•  This is a joint CAF project that will standardize and replace the current mission-fit of Cryptologic Direct Support Element equipment suite. The capability will provide time-critical, tactically relevant warning of threat emissions in the Communications Intercept and Electronic Intelligence spectrums.

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  Strongbow Project Director •  CPO2 David MacNevin •  DNR 4-4-2 •  [email protected] •  819-939-4784


•  Search, detect, analyze, locate and record COMINT

•  Pass information to the ship’s AAW and command teams to support coordinated analysis, targeting and indications and warnings of threats, passing info to allies at sea and our national collection centre

•  Modular design will accommodate through life upgrades of components

•  It will replace the obsolete AN/SRD-504. Mast space and weight allocation for the antenna will not exceed that currently apportioned to AN/SRD-504 aboard Halifax-class.


ü  Strategic Context Document – Feb 2015 ü  Business Case Analysis – Feb 2016 •  DCB2 – transition to Definition phase •  Definition – Jul 2017 •  Implementation – Jun 2019 •  Contract Award – Summer 2019 •  IOC – Dec 2021 •  FOC – Jun 2026

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $50 million to $99 million

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DELIVERABLE:

•  Upgrade the legacy EW system in Victoria-class to give it effective modern Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic signals intelligence (ELINT) capabilities for the remaining service life of the submarines.

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  NEWS-SS Project Director •  LCdr Ernie MacNeil •  DNR 4-4 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3952


•  Modular design that will accommodate through life upgrades of components.

•  Detect and intercept threat and target radars the Victoria-class can expect to encounter out to 2035 including emitters with low probability of intercept (LPI) characteristics

•  Able to produce ELINT data of the level of fidelity required to populate the radar emitter data bases of the CAF and Five Eyes allies

PROJECT STATUS: •  In Identification

•  Options Analysis - 2017 •  Definition – 2020 •  Implementation – 2022 •  Contract Award – 2023 •  IOC – 2024

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $20-49M

Naval Electronic Warfare System Sub Surface (NEWS SS)

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DELIVERABLE:

•  Upgrade the existing Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system in the Halifax-class frigates to provide signals intelligence and early warning of threat emitters to the ship.

•  The project will optimize Halifax-class frigates’ existing EW systems until end-of-life. The project will provide time-critical, tactically relevant warning of threat emissions by early detection and classification. The project will also provide interception, identification, platform correlation, analysis and direction finding of electronic emissions so as to provide the maximum effectiveness in ELINT/ESM surveillance. The project solution will be integrated into a single operator workstation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  NEWS SU Project Director •  LCdr Ernie MacNeil •  DNR 4-2 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3952


•  Will detect, analyze, and record ELINT to provide information to the ship’s AAW and command teams to support coordinated analysis, targeting and indications and warnings of threats, passing info to allies at sea and our national collection centre, all in a five eyes format; and

•  Modular design will accommodate through life upgrades of components.


•  Options Analysis – 2019 •  Definition – 2021 •  Implementation – 2022 •  Contract Award – 2023 •  IOC – 2024

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $20-49M

Naval Electronic Warfare System Surface (NEWS SU)

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Under Water Warfare (UWW) – DNR 5

Underwater Warfare – DNR 5

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Torpedo Countermeasures Hard-kill (TORCH) DELIVERABLE:

•  Provide RCN with a hard-kill anti-torpedo weapon to compliment shipboard soft-kill torpedo countermeasure systems.


•  Neutralise full spectrum of torpedo threats.

•  Defend a single unit and/or escorted units from torpedo attack.

•  Deployable from CAF surface and subsurface platforms.


•  Options Analysis – 2018 •  Definition – 2020 •  Implementation – 2021 •  IOC - 2023 •  FOC - 2025

FUNDING:

•  Estimate from $100M to $249M

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CONTACT INFORMATION: •  TORCH Project Director •  LCdr Tyson Bergmann •  DNR 5-2 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3970

Naval Mine Countermeasures – DNR 3

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Remote Mine hunting 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;

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  RMDS Project Director •  LCdr David Botting •  DNR 3-2 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3960


Two Complete RMDS Payloads, including:

1)  Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) –Search, Detect and Classify sub-system:

•  Minimum 4 Man Portable Shallow Water AUV’s •  Minimum 4 Light Weight Deep Water AUV’s

2) Mine Disposal Sub-system: •  Minimum 4 Inspection/Training variant - unarmed

reusable •  Minimum 20 Combat variant – explosive ammunition

3) Transportable Command Centre sub-system: •  Minimum 2 Standard 20’ ISO support containers

PROJECT STATUS: •  In Definition

•  Request for Proposal Release - 2017 •  Implementation - 2018 •  Contract Award - 2018 •  Final Delivery - 2020

•  FUNDING •  Total Project Value - $20-49 M

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Surface Supplied Dive (SSD) Vessels DELIVERABLE:

•  The aim of this project is to replace the existing Granby-class Yard Diving Tenders (YDT).

•  The intended vessels are multi-purpose littoral platforms equipped to receive containerized payloads (20’ TEU).

•  The platform is designed to enable diving operations and must have sufficient deck working space when fully loaded with the containers.

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  SSD Project Director •  LCdr Patrick Fournier •  DNR 3-5 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3965


•  Each SSD vessel will provide the fitted equipment to support seabed intervention, underwater engineering, light salvage operation (recovery of maritime helo) and Submarine Search and Rescue (SubSAR) to a depth of 100 metres.

•  The containers themselves are not part of the SSD Vessel project, only the TEU receiving pads and STANAG compliant interfaces.

•  Vessel Tonnage, dimensions, hull design and propulsion are critical elements of the design project.

PROJECT STATUS: In Identification

•  Options Analysis - 2018 •  Definition – 2020 •  Implementation – 2022 •  Contract Award – 2023 •  IOC – 2025

Funding:

•  Total Project Value – NMT $99 M

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Maritime Domain Awareness, ISTAR & Unmanned Systems – DNR 2

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

DELIVERABLE: •  A cost effective and sustainable tactical, shipborne,

complimentary, persistent, near real-time OTH ISTAR capability, that will enhance self-defense and generate a strategically relevant tactical advantage for Commanders at sea, including the littorals, across the full spectrum of operations.

•  Each ship–set includes: •  Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) •  Payloads •  Ground Control Station/Multi-Domain Control Station •  Communications (data link system) •  Support Element (launch/recovery/maintain/storage)

Note: Quantity will be further defined through Option Analysis and Definition CONTACT INFORMATION:

•  RCN ISTAR Project Director •  LCdr Lee Atkinson •  DNR 2-6 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3972

REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: •  Persistence and Reach

•  Payloads

•  Integration

•  Operate worldwide by day or night

•  Interoperability (STANAG compliant)

•  Maximize open architecture


•  Definition – 2018 •  Implementation – 2020 •  Contract Award – 2021 •  IOC –2022

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $100M – $249M

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Halifax-class Modernization Program - HCM

Mid-Life Refit 18 Month Duration

TOR MLR End 29 NOV 2016

Halifax Class Modernization Program - HCM

Post-MLR 8-12 Month Duration

REG Reactivation Phase

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PROJECT STATUS: •  In Implementation

•  Strategic Context Document – May 2002 •  PA (Definition) – Feb 2005 •  PA (Implementation) – Sep 2008 •  Implementation (Contract Award) – Nov 2008 •  IOC – Feb 2015 •  FOC – planned by Jan 2018 •  Project Close Out – planned by Jan 2019

FUNDING:

•  Total Program Value - $4.3 billion

DELIVERABLE: •  Ensure the continued operational employment and relevance of the Halifax-class frigates for the second half of their

operational life (15+ years).

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  HCM Project Director - Cdr GJ Wallington •  DNR 8 – [email protected] •  819-939-39763

Operational Enablers

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Naval Large Tug Project (NLT) DELIVERABLE: •  4 new large tugs to replace 5 Glen-class tugs and 2 fire

boats. •  The new tugs will provide sufficient large tug capability to

the Queen’s Harbour Masters in Halifax and Esquimalt to support naval operations over the next 25 years.

•  Requirements;

•  Perform a combination of in-harbour and coast/offshore work

•  Able to perform a Queenston-class Cold Move •  Migrate afloat harbour fire protection into large tugs.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

•  NLT Project Director •  Lt(N) Byrne Schneider •  DNR 3-3 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3962

REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: •  Commercial design and construction •  Highly manoeuvrable •  At least 2 propulsion systems and enough Bollard Pull to

enable 2 tugs to cold move a Queenston-class in 25 kts wind and 2 kts current

•  Clutter free upper decks •  Commercial bridge configuration with standard bridge

control console •  Fire-Fighting Capability 1 (FiFi1) •  Accommodation for 6 crew •  Designed for at least 25 years of operations


•  Definition – May 2017 •  Implementation – May 2019 •  Contract Award – Jun 2019 •  IOC – Jun 2021 •  FOC – Jun 2022

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $100-$249M

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Multi-Role Boat (MRB) DELIVERABLE: •  Replace the Halifax-class frigates’ Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat

(RHIB) and davit system with a new RHIB and multi-function launch and recovery system (LARS). The LARS’ enhanced capability will support launch/recovery of fully manned MRB as well the existing Sea Rescue RHIB, cargo and miscellaneous stores handling and future demands including possible USV/UUV.

•  Each frigate system will include:

•  Port and Starboard articulating crane system •  Two 9.3m twin-engine, C2ISR equipped 12 man

shock mitigating seating RHIB.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

•  MRB Project Director •  Mr Mark De Smedt •  DNR 3-7 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3966

REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: •  RHIB operating independently in all conditions of visibility/

weather both inside and outside of frigate’s visual and radar horizons. Perform all current and anticipated operations while decreasing risk to personnel and mission

•  LARS shall be able to launch and recover fully crewed and loaded RHIB (Minimum Safe Working Load of 15,500 pounds)

•  Multi-functional; conduct all current boat/materiel tasks of the existing davit and torpedo handling crane, and support anticipated future requirements (UUV/USV)

•  Launch and recovery operations for other Federal Government boats / RIBs


•  Definition – December 2016 •  Implementation – 2017 •  Contract Award – 2017 •  IOC – Dec 2018 •  FOC – Dec 2020

FUNDING:

•  Total Project Value - $50-$99M

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Containerized Systems (CS) DELIVERABLES:

•  20’ ISO containerized capability sets which are interchangeably transportable on various RCN vessels to enable mission sets such as (but not restricted to):

–  Humanitarian Aid (Disaster Relief – Power Generation, Water Purification, Harbour Repair)

–  Mine Counter Measures –  C4ISR (UAVs, UUVs, USVs)

CONTACT INFORMATION: •  Lt(N) Byrne Schneider •  DNR 3-3 •  [email protected] •  819-939-3962

REQUIREMENT CONSIDERATIONS: •  Transportable on various RCN platforms •  Immediately deployable •  Multi-use for different configurations •  Liftable using existing infrastructure •  Standard interfaces for maximum NATO interoperability

(NATO Mission Modularity STANAG in progress)

PROJECT STATUS: •  In Identification •  This will be an overarching programme that will comprise

numerous projects to tie in with RCN needs out to 2035 and beyond.

•  Near term priority to identify and acquire HADR Containerized Systems for Harry DeWolf-class

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Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) Start

Tes$ng is carried out with a test partner and feedback is

provided

Matched proposals proceed to

negotiations

Military innovations sent to the Defence Validation Committee to facilitate matching within DND

Proposals are submi:ed via an online

submission service NRC-IRAP Evaluates Proposals

Bidders Receive Proposal Debrief

Good/ Service Testing

Matching to Test

Partners

Proposal Submission

Call for Proposals Process

Contracting/

Negotiations

Proposal Debriefs After the initial BCIP

contract , suppliers and test partners can expand the test with

additional sales

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Thank you to Industry

•  Engagement with DNR Staff –  Appreciated that you think as we do - in capability terms. –  Thanks for understanding our limitations and constraints. –  Thanks for all that you do for the RCN and the country!

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