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Minister MacKay and MP Kerr announce investments in Canadian Youth
May 14, 2013
National Fighter Procurement Secretariat continues evaluation of options to replace Canada's CF-18 fleet
May 1, 2013
Government of Canada awards military clothing contract to Winnipeg firm
April 26, 2013
Government of Canada announced major investments in Canadian Armed Forces
April 11, 2013
New Armoured Engineering Vehicles for the Army
April 11, 2013

Context

The Government of Canada, through the Canada First Defence Strategy, has committed to provide stable and predictable funding to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in order to continue building a first-class military that is well-trained, well-equipped and ready to take on the challenges of the 21st century.

The Department of National Defence is committed to a procurement system that ensures the Canadian Armed Forces are equipped with a modern military that can protect and defend Canada well into the future. The consistent, committed, long-term funding outlined in the Canada First Defence Strategy ensures the military has the equipment needed to be a modern, flexible force capable of defending Canada, and Canadian interests.

The Industrial Regional Benefits policy further consults the defence and security industry to best determine the process, and maximize economic opportunities at home. Leveraging investments in military equipment to the benefit of industry and workers creates jobs, and ensures long-term prosperity for Canadians.

Please see Projects and Investments for more information about our equipment projects and the benefits to Canadian industry as a result of defence investments.

The Government of Canada has been clear about its commitment to provide the Canadian Forces with the robust, modern equipment they need to protect Canadians and Canadian interests in the 21st century.

The Department of National Defence continues to deliver on this commitment, introducing and replacing new capabilities for the Canadian Forces at a faster pace than ever before. The purchase of the CC-130J Hercules transport fleet – all of which were delivered ahead of schedule – is but one example of this.

Please visit the tabs below for further information about our equipment projects.

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Halifax-class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension

The Halifax-class frigates are currently undergoing a planned mid-life modernization and refit to ensure that they continue to operate effectively as the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy fleet.

National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy

Through this strategy, Canada will replace the current surface fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard, which are reaching the end of their operational lives. First in line will be the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) for the Royal Canadian Navy in the combat package. These will be followed by the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC). The Joint Support Ships (JSS) will be built for the Royal Canadian Navy under the non-combat work package.

Victoria-class Submarines

Canada’s submarine fleet will reach steady state in 2013, which means Canada will have three of the four submarines available for operations. One submarine will be taking its turn in the rotation for an Extended Docking Work Period at all times.

Family of Land Combat Vehicles

As part of this initiative, the current fleet of Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) III will be upgraded and three new fleets of land combat vehicles will be acquired, including Close Combat Vehicles (CCV), Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV), and the Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) vehicles.

Medium Support Vehicle System Project

This project is acquiring new medium-sized logistics trucks for the Canadian Forces to replace its current fleet of Logistics trucks. The project aims to procure Militarized Commercial Off-the-Shelf (MILCOTS) Vehicles, Standard Military Pattern (SMP) Vehicles, and Special Equipment Vehicle (SEV) Baseline Shelters.

Tank Replacement Project

The Tank Replacement Project will provide the Canadian Forces with both an urgent short-term and a long-term, sustainable replacement for its aging Leopard 1 C2 Main Battle Tank fleet.

CC-130J Hercules Tactical Airlift

This project successfully acquired a new fleet of 17 tactical transport aircraft, on budget and ahead-of-schedule, to replace the legacy E-model Hercules that were nearing the end of their operational life.

Next Generation Fighter Capability

This project, coordinated by the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat, is being implemented according to the Government's Seven-Point Plan. This plan will ensure that the Royal Canadian Air Force acquires the fighter aircraft it needs to complete the missions asked of it by the Government, and that Parliament and the Canadian public have confidence in the open and transparent acquisition process that will be used to replace the CF-18 fleet.

Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement Project

This project is acquiring a new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft fleet that will give the Canadian Forces the equipment required to carry out critical, life-saving search and rescue missions.

Maritime Helicopter Project

The Maritime Helicopter Project is a program that involves the delivery of 28 state-of-the-art, combat-capable CH-148 Cyclone helicopters.

Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter Project

This project is acquiring a new fleet of 15 medium-to-heavy lift Chinook F-model helicopters to meet the Canadian Forces rotary-wing transport requirements.

This Government is doing procurement fairly, getting the right equipment for the Canadian Forces, at the best price for Canadians, with the right benefits for Canadian industry.

The Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) program is an applied requirement for defence projects over $100 million, which means that every dollar the Government of Canada pays a contractor, the contractor must spend an equivalent amount inside Canada.

IRBs allow the federal government to lever long-term industrial and regional development from defence investments. This ensures that no matter where defence equipment is from, the Canadian economy benefits from the Government's investment.

Please see the tables below for more information about some of the defence investments that have been announced since 2006.

2013

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
March 7, 2013	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by Min PWGSC, MND, and AMND – a definition contract with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the Arctic/Offshore patrol ships project through the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.	$288 million
February 17, 2013	4 Wing Cold lake, Alta., and 3 Wing Bagotville, Que.	Announced by MND and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Member of Parliament for Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, on behalf of of AMND – a contract award to Sélect Global International Limitée of Laval, Québec to provide CF-18 pilot training and simulator operation services to the Canadian Armed Forces.	$19.6 million
February 11, 2013	Saint-Laurent, Que.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Thales Canada of Saint-Laurent, Québec, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$12.40 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
February 4, 2013	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to EODC Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$3.75 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
February 1, 2013	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND – a contract award to Ultra Electronics Marine Systems Inc., of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, for maintenance work on the towed-array sonars on Canada’s fleet of four Victoria-class submarines.	$6.9 million
January 25, 2013	Winnipeg, Man.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded two sub-contracts to: 1) Enduron Custom Inc. of Winnipeg, Manitoba; and 2) JRS Manufacturing Ltd. of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	The total value of these sub-contracts is $5.71 million (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 24, 2013	London, Ont.	Announced by AMND that Rheinmetall Canada Inc. awarded a sub-contract to Kongsberg Protech Systems Canada in support of the new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles.	$100 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced contract awarded to Textron Systems Canada Inc.)
January 23, 2013	Stratford, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to SteelCraft Inc. of Stratford, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$10.39 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 22, 2013	Carignan, Que.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Terminal & Cable TC Inc. of Carignan, Québec, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$11.22 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 21, 2013	Hammonds Plains, N.S.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to IMP Electronic Systems of Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$2.74 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 21, 2013	Brampton, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to General Kinetics Engineering Corp. of Brampton, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$16.76 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	London, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a number of subcontracts in the London area, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	The total value of these sub-contracts is $19.67 million (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Waterville, N.S.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. of Waterville, Nova Scotia, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$3.27 million sub-contract (as result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	White City, Sask.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Dumur Industries Ltd. of White City, Saskatchewan, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$4.67 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Sault Sainte Marie, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to China Steel Inc. of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$1.03 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Kelowna, B.C.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Reidco Metal Industries Ltd. of Kelowna, British Columbia, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$1.73 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Richmond, B.C.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Ryan Manufacturing Inc. of Richmond, British Columbia, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$2.76 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada)
January 18, 2013	Mississauga, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to MJ Manufacturing, a Division of Martinrea Intl. Inc., of Mississauga, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$1.16 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Cambridge, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Barrday, Inc. of Cambridge, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$6.0 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Hawkesbury, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Tulmar Safety Systems, Inc. of Hawkesbury, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$2.29 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Mil-Quip Inc. of Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$2.31 million sub-contract (as result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 18, 2013	Orangeville, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to The Data Cable Co. Inc. of Orangeville, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$1.89 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 17, 2013	Tillsonburg, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to J/E Bearing and Machine Ltd. of Tillsonburg, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$4.35 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 17, 2013	Woodstock, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded two sub-contracts to: 1) Cornell Welding and Fabricating Ltd. of Woodstock, Ontario; and 2) Harvan Engineering Limited of Woodstock, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	The total value of these sub-contracts is $5.31 million (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 16, 2013	Toronto, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$3.98 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
January 15, 2013	Milton, Ont.	Announced that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada awarded a sub-contract to Parker Hannifin Canada of Milton, Ontario, in support of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$3.04 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)

2012

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
December 17, 2012	Gatineau, Que.	Announced by Min PWGSC and AMND - a definition phase contract with General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada for the Light Armoured Vehicle Reconnaissance Surveillance System Upgrade Project	$10.8-million (taxes included)
December 14, 2012	Dartmouth, N.S.	Announced by MND and AMND - contract for sonobuoys technical investigation and engineering support.	$2.5 million
November 30, 2012	Halton Hills, Ont.	Announced by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, on behalf of AMND – contract to supply a simulator system that will be used to train CF personnel in chemical detection.	$6.6 million
November 30, 2012	Québec City, Que.	Announced by the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of AMND – contract for the repair and overhaul of engines for the Leopard 2 family of vehicles.	$10.16 million over three years. The contract includes two one-year extension options, which could bring the total contract value to $22.09 million.
November 30, 2012	Carleton Place, Ont.	Announced by AMND - contract for the manufacturing of 13,624 Communication Selector Boxes and 4,937 Power Distribution Units - Small Form Factor in support of the Land Command Support System.	38.7 million
November 9, 2012	Edmonton Atla., and London, Ont.	Announced by PWGSC Min and Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West on behalf of PWGSC Min – a contract amendment with General Dynamics Land Systems for 66 additional upgraded Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) III.	$151 million (taxes included)
November 2, 2012	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by AMND – contract for important sonar technology for the Royal Canadian Navy's Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels	$13.4 million
October 30, 2012	Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Que.	Announced by AMND – that Textron Systems Canada Inc. awarded a sub-contract to Rheinmetall Canada in support of the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles project.	$205 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced contract awarded to Textron Systems Canada Inc.)
October 22, 2012	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by AMND and Minister of PWGSC - contract for the procurement of enhanced combat uniforms for the Canadian Forces.	$8.5 million
September 11, 2012	CFB Halifax, N.S.	Announced by AMND – contract for an Ultra High Frequency Wireless radio system for the Halifax-class.	$12.3 million
July 27, 2012	Ottawa, Ont.	Announce by John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of MND - a contract for flight simulation technical investigation and engineering services to CAE in Ottawa, Ontario.	$22.6 million
July 11, 2012	Saskatoon, Sask.	Announced by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification), on behalf of AMND - awarding of a sub-contract by GDLS-C to SED Systems in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, for the production of power control modules for the Canadian Forces LAV III.	$5.1 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada)
July 10, 2012	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND, on behalf of Min PWGSC – a preliminary contract for the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships.	$9.3 million
June 8, 2012	Gagetown, N.B.	Announced by AMND - the decision by the Government of Canada that Textron Systems Canada Inc., of Ottawa, Ontario, has been selected to provide the Canadian Army with 500 Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles.	$603.3 million for acquisition and $105.4 million for approximately five years of in-service support included in the support contract.
June 7, 2012	Lower Sackville, N.S.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC - procurement of six Remote Operated Vehicles from Aurora ROV Systems Ltd.	$1.66 million
May 28, 2012	Mirabel, Que.	The Government of Canada has awarded a one-year contract for the maintenance of the Canadian Forces' fleet of five CC-150 Polaris (Airbus) aircraft to a Mirabel-based company, L-3 MAS (Military Aviation Services) following a competitive selection process.	The contract has a value of up to $25 million for a period of 10 months. There are also six extension options of one month each.
May 22, 2012	Burlington, Ont.	Announced by AMND – awarding of a contract to L-3 WESCAM of Burlington, Ontario, for the repair and overhaul of surveillance sensors on the Canadian Forces’ fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters.	$10 million
February 23, 2012	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by Minister of Public Safety and Regional Minister for Manitoba on behalf of AMND and Minister PWGSC – awarding of a contract to Peerless Garments, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for the production of 33 000 sets of Naval Wind Raingear for the Royal Canadian Navy.	$16.9 million
February 22, 2012	Kelowna, B.C.	Announced by Mr. Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country on behalf of AMND – awarding of a sub-contract by GDLS-C to ArmorWorks in Kelowna, British Columbia, for the production of seating and add-on armour for the Canadian Forces LAV III.	$9.5 million sub-contract (as a result of the previously announced implementation contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems � Canada)
February 6, 2012	St. Catharines, Ont.	Announced by Mr. Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration on behalf of AMND and Min PWGSC – awarding of a contract to refit Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Athabaskan.	$21.7 million

2011

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
October 21, 2011	London, ON and Edmonton, Alta.	Announced by AMND and Min PWGSC – Implementation Phase of the Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade Project.	$1.064 billion
August 31, 2011	Mirabel, Que.	Announced by AMND, Min Industry and Min PWGSC – amendment to the CF-18 Primary Air Vehicle contract with L-3 Military Aviation Services to include the full scope of the Optimized Weapon System Support program.	$111 million
June 29, 2011	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND – awarding of a contract in support of a larger DND initiative to renew the Halifax-Class frigates, called the Halifax-Class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension Project (HCM-FELEX).	$7 million
January 25, 2011	Winnipeg, Man.	Announced by MND - Investments in the Air Force: TCR Modernization and acquirement of 14 new aircraft cargo loaders.	$80 million (TCR Project) $5.6 million (cargo loaders)

2010

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
October 17, 2010	Calgary, Alta.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC – awarding of a contract for the in-service support on the avionics systems of the CF-18s.	Approx. $274 million
September 13, 2010	St. John’s, N.L.	Announced by MND - Production of 42,500 pairs of sea boots.	$6.1 million
September 9, 2010	Gagetown, N.B.	Announced by MND - Acquisition of 2110 field space heaters and 520 water heaters.	$15.4 million
September 1, 2010	Mirabel, Que.	Announced by PM - CF-18 Primary Air Vehicle (PAV) Systems Engineering Support Contract extension.	$467 million
July 16, 2010	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and Minister Industry – Fifth Generation Joint Strike Fighter: Acquirement of 65 F-35 aircraft.	$9 billion
July 15, 2010	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND – Op HESTIA Supply Donation.	$764,000.00
July 14, 2010	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and Min Industry – Joint Support Ships: Procurement of two new support ships.	$2.6 billion
June 6, 2010	London, Ont.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC – Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade Project Definition Contract.	$34 million
June 4, 2010	Trenton, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and Min Industry – Delivery of 17 new CC-130J Hercules.	Approx. $1.4 billion for acquisition and approx. $723 million in-service support
June 3, 2010	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC, DFO and CED – National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.	$35 billion

2009

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
August 11, 2009	Miramichi, N.B.	Announce by MND – the awarding of a contract to DEW Engineering and Development ULC for the provision of Special Equipment Vehicle (SEV) Baseline Shelters.	$130 million
August 10, 2009	CFB Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND and Min Industry - the awarding a contract to the Boeing Company for the purchase of 15 Chinook helicopters	$1.2 billion for acquisition, with approximately $2.2 billion for 20 years of in-service support
July 8, 2009	Oromocto, N.B.	Announced by MND, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and C Army – GoC plans to procure the next generation of land combat vehicles (FLCV).	$5 billion
July 2, 2009	Montreal, Que.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC - the awarding of a contract to Weir Canada Inc. for the operation of the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE).	$600 million
March 9, 2009	NDHQ - Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and Min Industry - two long-term support contracts for the Army's Land Command Support System (LCSS).	$525 million
February 13, 2009	CAE Inc. HQ - Montreal, Que.	Announced by PM and Min PWGSC - Operational Training System Provider: simulation training for the new CC-130J Hercules fleet.	$346 million
January 9, 2009	CFB Valcartier, Que.	Announced by MND and Min Intergovernmental Affairs - Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS): 1300 Military Commercial Off-the-shelf vehicles (MilCOTS).	$274 million

2008

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
December 19, 2008	St. John’s, N.L.	Announced by MND - the awarding of a contract to Newfoundland and Labrador-based Provincial Aerospace Ltd. for the mid-life inspection and refurbishment of four CT-142 Dash 8 military training aircraft.	$2.3 million
September 6, 2008	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND – new overland surveillance capability for the Canadian Forces’ CP-140 Aurora aircraft.	$20 million
August 7, 2008	St Hubert, Que.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC - Afghanistan Air Capabilities: six Chartered Helicopters (MI17s), six Chinook Ds, small UAV (Scan Eagle), and two-year tactical (Heron) UAV lease.	$437 million
April 21, 2008	Halifax Shipyards, N.S. Victoria Ships Ltd., B.C.	Announced by MND (East) and Min PWGSC (West) - Refit portion of the Halifax Class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension Project (HCM/FELEX).	$900 million

2007

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
September 12, 2007	Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND – the awarding of a maintenance contract to Halifax-based IMP Group Ltd, Aerospace Division for Canada’s search and rescue helicopter, the CH-149 Cormorant.	$591 million
July 9, 2007	HMC Esquimalt Dockyard, Esquimalt, B.C.	Announced by PM – Six to eight Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships	$3.1 billion for acquisition, with approximately $4.3 billion provided for operations and maintenance over their 25-year lifespan.
May 10, 2007	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC, Min Industry and CDS – purchase of 82 Armoured Heavy Support Vehicle Systems (AHSVS) from DaimlerChrysler AG.	$87 million
April 12, 2007	La Citadelle - Quebec City, Q.C.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and CDS - Purchase of up to 100 Leopard II Main Battle Tanks	$650 million
March 30, 2007	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND – contract award for the CF-18 Advanced Multi-Role Infrared Sensor (AMIRS) project.	$126 million
February 2, 2007	Ottawa, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and Min Industry – the awarding of a contract to The Boeing Company to supply four strategic airlift aircraft to the Canadian Forces.	$1.8 billion for acquisition, plus an estimated contract value of $1.6 billion for 20 years of in-service support.

2006

Date	Location	Summary of Announcement	Amount
June 29, 2006	CFB Trenton, Ont.	Announced by MND, Min PWGSC and Min Industry - four strategic and 17 tactical aircraft, and in-service support.	$8.3 billion
June 28, 2006	CFB Edmonton, Alta.	Announced by MND, Min Public Safety and Min PWGSC – 15 medium-to-heavy lift Helicopters, and in-service support.	$4.7 billion
June 27, 2006	CFB Valcartier, Que.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC - 2300 medium-sized logistics trucks, and in-service support.	$1.2 billion
June 26, 2006	CFB Halifax, N.S.	Announced by MND and Min PWGSC – three Joint Support Ships (supply ships), and in-service support.	$2.9 billion