Maritime Helicopter Replacement
Project Type
Project Replace
Objective
To replace the Sea King Maritime Helicopter fleet with 28 CH-148 Cyclone Helicopters.
Requirements
The Maritime Helicopter Project involves the delivery of 28 state-of-the-art, combat capable CH-148 Cyclone helicopters, associated logistical and in-service support, spare parts, as well as modifications to the Halifax-class ships and construction of a new training facility equipped with a full training suite of flight, mission, and maintenance simulators.
The acquisition contract was awarded to Sikorsky in 2004 with a value of $1.9B.
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
- Not applicable
- Final Delivery
- 2026/2027
Defence Capability Areas
Defence Capability Investment Areas
Key Industrial Capabilities
Not applicable.
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