Uncrewed Underwater Surveillance System
(Our North, Strong and Free)

Project Type

Project New

Objective

UUSS will provide covert detection, tracking, intelligence collection and notification of subsurface vessels in Canadian waters using remote and autonomous systems.

Requirements

UUSS will deliver long duration uncrewed vehicles to deploy and employ sensors to provide persistent sensor coverage in areas of strategic interest in Canada’s north, along both coasts, and in expeditionary operations.

Funding Range

$250 million to $499 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Start Options Analysis

2025/2026

Start Definition

2033/2034

Start Implementation

2033/2034

Initial Delivery

2035/2036

Final Delivery

2042/2043

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Sea
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Business Intelligence & Analytical Tools
• Decision Support Tools
• Intelligence Fusion Tools
• Intelligence Mission Data Support Tools
• Combatant Ships
• Marine Sub-Systems and Platform Management Systems
• Ship Parts and Components
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems
• Advanced/Emerging Technologies
• Emerging/Advanced Training Techniques
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software
• Target Services
• Testing Facilities
• Training Integration Tools
• Training Services
• Training Support Facilities and Equipment
• Virtual Training Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• In Service Support
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems

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