Naval Communications Modernization (NCM)
Project Type
Project Replace
Objective
The NCM Project will modernize existing RCN radio communications capabilities for the Halifax Class Ships (HCS) and the Victoria Class Ships (VCS) with modern, software-defined, software-reprogrammable and software-upgradable secure voice, data and LINK-16 radio communications capabilities (HCS only), to sustain interoperability with the remainder of the CAF, US, FVEY2 partners and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Requirements
Deliver sufficient radios to meet the needs of the RCN HCS and VCS in order to provide them comprehensive and secure radio communications capabilities.
Funding Range
$500 million to $1 billion
Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)
- Options Analysis Phase
- Completed
- Definition Phase
- In Progress
- Start Implementation
- 2026/2027
- Initial Delivery
- 2026/2027
- Final Delivery
- 2037/2038
Defence Capability Areas
Defence Capability Investment Areas
Key Industrial Capabilities
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