Advanced Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection and Defeat

Project Type

Project New

Objective

The objective of the project is to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces capability to mitigate the threat of improvised explosive devices on future operations. It will improve the Canadian Armed Forces’ ability to anticipate, analyse and protect against improvised explosive device attacks.

Requirements

This project will examine land and air based remote detection of IED and UXO across the battlefield in the form of new UAS for situational awareness and new UGV fleets with associated sensor systems. It will provide to the Canadian Armed Forces longer-term counter-improvised explosive device equipment that will respond to emerging threat technologies and methodologies. The project will also procure an integrated stand-off defeat system for route clearance and convoy operations.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

In Progress

Start Definition

2023/2024

Start Implementation

2025/2026

Initial Delivery

2026/2027

Final Delivery

2029/2030

Defence Capability Areas

• Joint Support & Sustainment
• Personal Equipment and Protection Systems
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
• Warning Systems
• Advanced/Integrated Sensing Systems
• Optical Systems
• Photonics systems
• Unmanned and/or Autonomous Systems
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Defence Systems Integration
• Cyber Resilience
• Remotely Piloted Systems and Automonmous Technologies

Contact Us

Do you have any questions or comments about the Defence Capabilities Blueprint? The DCB is managed by the Directorate of Capability Integration at National Defence. To help us connect you with the appropriate subject matter or technical expert, please select whether your query is related to the DCB in general, is related to a project, or if you require technical support. If you request follow up, we will endeavour to acknowledge your request within 7 working days.