CH-149 Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade

Project Type

Project Extension

Objective

This project will extend the estimated life expectancy of the CH149 Cormorant to at least 2042, address obsolescence issues, ensure compliance with emerging regulations, and address a search and rescue capability deficiency at the Trenton Main Operating Base. These objectives will be achieved by way of updates and upgrades to the existing CH149 Cormorant fleet, augmentation of the fleet, and improvements to maintenance regimes and training.

Requirements

This project will determine the most appropriate option to extend existing capability by assessing supportability and performance issues of the current CH149 Cormorant in areas such as avionics, communications, corrosion management and patient treatment area. Search and rescue capabilities are expected to be enhanced with the introduction of an electro-optic and an infrared search capability. Aircraft sustainment may be improved in accordance with current Integrated Logistic Support analysis and anticipated failure rates. Training devices and publications are also expected to be updated and upgraded to provide initial cadre, conversion and steady state training of aircrew and maintainers.

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Funding Range

$1 billion to $4.99 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2025/2026

Final Delivery

2029/2030

Defence Capability Areas

• Air
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Joint Support & Sustainment
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Air Specific Services
• Air Specific Support Equipment
• Aircraft subsystems
• Avionics
• In Service Support
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Rotary Wing Platforms
• Fixed Communications Systems
• Navigation Systems
• Life saving and support systems
• Medical Monitoring & Support Systems
• Optical Systems
• Advanced/Emerging Technologies
• Information and Communication Tech
• Emerging/Advanced Training Techniques
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software
• Training Services
• Training Support Facilities and Equipment
• Virtual Training Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Aerospace System and Components
• Defence Systems Integration
• Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems
• In Service Support
• Training and Simulation

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