Special Operations Forces (SOF) Capability and Recapitalization Project

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

The Special Operations Forces (SOF) Capability and Recapitalization Project (SCARP) will procure individual and collective equipment (new and/or recapitalized) required by the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM). SCARP bundles three existing capital projects (Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) 60) into a single approval to deliver multiple SOF sub-capabilities: (1) Next Generation Soldier Systems (NGSS); (2) Next Generation Fighting Vehicles (NGFV); and (3) Next Generation Maritime Mobility (NGMM). SCARP will equip the personnel and Special Operations Task Forces from all of the Command’s units.

Requirements

SCARP sub-projects (NGSS, NGFV, and NGMM) will acquire a wide array of equipment to augment, replace, support, and enhance the fleets of existing CANSOFCOM capabilities. The majority of equipment to be acquired will be military off-the-shelf (MOTS) or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS). The Project includes training (operational, maintenance, recurring, and simulation), provision of project management support, and initial integrated logistic support. The Project also includes the construction of a maintenance/storage facility for the fighting vehicles

Funding Range

$250 million to $499 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2022/2023

Final Delivery

2026/2027

Defence Capability Areas

• Land
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Ground Vehicle Integration
• Optical Systems
• Surveillance & Recce Integration Tools
• Thermal systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Defence Systems Integration
• Ground Vehicle Solutions

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