Strategic Tanker Transport Capability
(NORAD modernization)

Project Type

Project New

Objective

To replace the existing CC-150 Polaris fleet capability, including Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR), strategic airlift, aeromedical evacuations, and strategic Government of Canada transport. The STTC platform will provide AAR for both domestic and expeditionary operations, while complementing the strategic airlift capabilities of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Air Mobility fleet. In support of NORAD Modernization, STTC will deliver an increased mandate of two additional Lines of Tasking, for a total of five, and provide rapid response to NORAD AAR missions.

Requirements

This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The platform will provide air-to-air refuelling for both domestic and expeditionary coalition operations, while complementing the strategic airlift capabilities of the CC-177 Globemaster and the CC-144 Challenger (or replacement) fleets.

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Funding Range

Greater than $5 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2026/2027

Final Delivery

2028/2029

Defence Capability Areas

• Air
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Personal Equipment and Protection Systems
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Air Specific Services
• Air Specific Support Equipment
• Aircraft subsystems
• Air-to-air refuelling systems
• Avionics
• Fixed Wing Platforms
• In Service Support
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Active Countermeasures
• Detection Systems
• Night vision systems
• Warning Systems
• Radar Systems
• Tracking systems
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Advanced Materials
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Resilience
• In Service Support
• Space Systems

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