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New Colt Canada C20 7.62mm caliber sniper rifle for Canadian Army
May 2020 News Defense Global Security army industry Posted On Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:00
Canadian army will receive the new sniper rifle C20 in a 7.62 mm caliber produced by Colt Canada to replace the C8 used by the sniper teams. According to Canadian military sources, the new C20 will be more accurate and an improvement over the current C8 used by Canadian soldiers.
The new C20 rifle was selected by the Canadian Army in August 2019, as part of their Sniper System Project, and was developed to be used as a sniper rifle. The C20 is manufactured by Colt Canada and 300 rifles are expected to be delivered to the Canadian army. The Canadian government initially awarded a $2-million contract to Colt Canada on February 28, 2020, to establish the production line to produce the C20 sniper rifle.
According to a technical review published by the "'The Fire Arm" Blog, the C20 uses a direct gas impingement system and has a monolithic upper receiver, a technology licensed from LMT, that allows a full-length Picatinny top rail. The MRR-L Integrated Upper Receiver has an MLOK forend. The C20 has a Geissele SSA Dual-Stage Trigger, an LMT DMR adjustable buttstock, and an American Defence bipod. It has been tested with OSS’ QD7.62 suppressor and a can from ASTUR. The Canadian Armed Forces have not yet selected an optic to run with the C20.
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Canadian Army to equip its ACSVs with newest generation remote weapon station
Photo by Sgt. Christopher Osburn
By Dylan Malyasov | reporter Published May 26, 2020
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has announced on Tuesday that the Canadian Army will equip the Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV) with a newest generation remote weapon station.
General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada and Kongsberg have signed a contract for delivery of the Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to the Canadian Army valued 500 MNOK. The PROTECTOR RWS will be integrated on Canada’s fleet of Armored Combat Support Vehicles. Canada signed their first Protector RWS contract in 2005 followed by additional contracts in 2012 and 2014.
“We are very pleased to be chosen again as the supplier of Remote Weapon Stations to the Canadian Army. This confirms the strong position of Kongsberg’s Protector RWS, and continues the close relationship between Kongsberg and the Canadian Army and General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada,” says Pål E. Bratlie, executive vice president, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.
“In the midst of the most uncertain and difficult economic times in our lifetime, we are very pleased to win this order in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our business base is long-term and solid, with an order backlog that provides a strong foundation for continued operations into the future,” says Eirik Lie, President Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.
Kongsberg has, for more than two decades, been the leading global supplier of Remote Weapon Stations. Leveraging millions of hours of operational use in all conditions, based on 20,000 delivered systems for 23 countries. The Protector RWS has continuously evolved to meet increasingly demanding requirements, utilizing technological advancements in order to meet new threat scenarios.
The Canadian Army will receive the latest generation Protector RWS, a Remote Weapon Station prepared for wireless control, counter UAS capability, multi-sensor fusion, as well as other new functions required by the expanding user community. The systems for Canada will be produced in parallel with five other programs, creating synergies in supply base and project execution for the benefit of the customers.
The Government of Canada will procure 360 ACSV to replace the Bison LAV and M113 Tracked LAV fleets. These vehicles will support a range of operations which include domestic disaster relief and overseas peace keeping missions.
The ACSV are based on the LAV 6.0 platform and will integrate with and support the existing LAV 6.0 platform currently in use by the CAF. This will provide a number of advantages including reduced training and sustainment costs, as well as the availability of common spare parts to fix vehicles quickly during operations.
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Sujet: Re: Armée canadienne/Canadian Armed Forces Jeu 11 Juin 2020 - 23:05
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10/06/2020
Le Canada commande deux Challenger 650 !
La Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a commandé deux avions de type Bombardier Challenger 650, a annoncé le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) le 6 juin. L’appareil remplacera les deux plus anciens Challenger en service qui sont confrontés à l’obsolescence. Selon le MDN, les anciens Challenger sont en deçà des besoins opérationnels et sont presque obsolètes en raison de nouvelles règles aux États-Unis et en Europe qui restreindront leur capacité à voler à l'étranger avant la fin de cette année. Le contrat d’une valeur de 78,3 millions de dollars comprend également un ensemble de formation et de pièces de rechange.
La livraison de l'avion standard est prévue pour l'été, avec une capacité opérationnelle initiale prévue pour l'automne. L’appareil se joindra au 412ème Escadron de transport « Falcon » à l’Aéroport international Macdonald-Cartier d’Ottawa, qui exploite actuellement quatre Challenger.
La flotte est chargée de nombreux rôles, y compris le transport VIP / gouvernemental, l'évacuation médicale et l'extraction de personnel international. L’appareil entreprend également le déploiement rapide de capacités et d’expertise spécialisées, y compris l’équipe d’intervention en cas de catastrophe du Canada. Cependant, environ 80% des heures de vol de la flotte sont consacrées aux travaux des services de vol utilitaires qui aident les forces armées à assurer la liaison et le soutien opérationnel / à la formation. Les Challenger ont été occupés pendant l'urgence du Covid-19, à livrer du matériel médical et des trousses d'analyse à certaines des collectivités nordiques éloignées du Canada.
Les nouveaux Challenger 650 remplaceront la paire restante de CC-144B du 412e Escadron, basée sur le modèle CL-601 et livrée dans les années 80. Les deux autres appareils de l’unité sont des CC-144C, basés sur le CL-604 et livrés dans les années 2000. Cette paire ne fait pas face aux problèmes d'obsolescence des appareils plus anciens.
Il est prévu que les nouveaux Challenger 650 seront désignés CC-144D en service au sein de l’a RCAF et reprendront.
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Le Challenger 650 dispose d’une autonomie qui dépasse les 4’000 milles marins (7 400 km) le biréacteur Challenger 650 s’appuie sur la solide réputation de l’avion Challenger 605 et présente des caractéristiques améliorées telles que les tout nouveaux moteurs General Electric CF-34-3B évolués offrant une poussée accrue et une distance de décollage plus courte, une capacité de charge payante supplémentaire et une plus grande autonomie potentielle sur des aéroports d’accès difficile. Le biréacteur Challenger 650 est également doté du poste de pilotage Bombardier Vision Proline 21 et d’une cabine entièrement redessinée, la plus large de sa catégorie, aux fauteuils d’un design moderne et ergonomique, d’un office repensé et des systèmes de gestion de cabine les plus évolués et les mieux équipés de l’aviation d’affaires, des écrans HD les plus grands de sa catégorie et la meilleure connectivité de l’industrie.
Photos : 1 Challenger actuel de la RCAF 2 Le futur Challenger 650 @ RCAF
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Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan said that production on the first Armoured Combat Support Vehicle, or also know as ACSV, has begun in London, Ontario at the General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada manufacturing facilities.
These new vehicles will fulfill a variety of combat support roles such as that of Troop/Cargo Vehicle (TCV), ambulance, command post, and mobile repair and recovery, according to a press release issued Tuesday by National Defense.
The contract for this project was awarded last September, and since then, a number of subcontracts have been awarded by General Dynamics to allow work to start. These subcontracts represent over $137 million in investments to more than 30 Canadian businesses from coast to coast to coast, creating and sustaining over 400 jobs across the country.
This is a big step forward as the government continues to deliver on Strong, Secure, Engaged, Canada’s first fully costed and funded defence policy. As per the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, General Dynamics will re-invest an amount equal to the value of the contract to create and sustain well-paying jobs across the country.
These vehicles will replace the current fleets of M113 Tracked Light Armoured Vehicle (TLAV) and the LAV II Bison. The first vehicle is expected roll off the production line this December, with deliveries occurring through February 2025. Testing, training, and procurement of spare parts will be required before the initial vehicles are distributed to Canadian Armed Forces bases in 2022.
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Production on the first ACSV has begun at @GD_LandSystems . These vehicles will fulfill many supporting roles for our @CanadianForces members. Many workers will benefit from our investment — a big step in the implementation of our Defence policy.https://t.co/sNrHXXBlVO pic.twitter.com/2jOz992I7A
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) August 4, 2020
“These vehicles will form the backbone of the Army’s combat support fleet, and be used on a wide range of operations including domestic disaster relief and international peace support missions,” said Harjit Sajjan. “Thanks to the flexibility found in our defense policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, work on the vehicles has started years earlier than expected and ensures that we continue to support well-paying Canadian jobs and critical innovation in communities across the country.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry also added that “Our government has ensured that this contract supports Canadian jobs and provides benefits to Canadian industry, including small and medium-sized businesses. Through the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, this project will continue to strengthen key industrial capabilities that support the Canadian Armed Forces and help to keep Canada’s economy strong.”
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Sujet: Re: Armée canadienne/Canadian Armed Forces Ven 6 Nov 2020 - 18:56
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MBDA Sea Ceptor air defense missile system selected for Canadian Navy Surface Combatant ships
According to a Tweet published by NavyLookout on November 6, 2020, the MBDA Sea Ceptor air defense missile system has been selected for the Canadian Surface Combatant ships. Canadian Navy plans to acquire 15 ships to replace both the retired Iroquois-class Destroyers and the Halifax-class frigates, with an estimated cost of $56-60 billion.
Artist rendering of the new Surface Combatant ship for the Canadian Navy. (Picture source Canadian Navy)
Canadian Fighter Pilot Training Company To Buy FA-50 Light Combat Jets
The jets could be used for advanced pilot training, adversary, and other duties that the firm provides.
TPS Canada Ltd, a commercial provider of tactical aviation training services, is poised to add the two-seat Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft to its roster, with a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Canadian firm and the jet’s manufacturer. The relationship, which ITPS officially announced yesterday, is described as serving to “promote the FA-50 for tactical and adversary training,” but the company plans to eventually entirely replace its legacy Aero Vodochody L-39C Albatros jet trainer fleet with the type.
ITPS President Giorgio Clementi told The War Zone that his company plans to buy between eight and 12 examples of the South Korean FA-50 for the advanced training role. Like the Albatross, they will be based in Canada. As well as its five L-39Cs, the company also owns three Aero L-29 Delfins and two Hawker Hunters, all of which would potentially be superseded by the far more capable KA-50s.
“The KAI FA-50 is a great aircraft!” Clementi had said in an earlier company press release. “The aircraft’s performance, flying qualities, and mission capabilities make it the ideal platform for tactical and adversary training missions and a great fit for ITPS to replace our L-39 fleet. A new aircraft supported by the manufacturer and with the associated engineering and logistical support ensures reliable and cost-effective operations into the future.”
From its base at London International Airport in Ontario, ITPS presently runs its two divisions, the International Test Pilot School, one of only eight fully accredited test pilot schools in the world, and the International Tactical Training Center, or ITTC, which it claims is the only commercial setup currently offering advanced fighter pilot training. Its syllabuses include Fighter Weapons Instructor Courses, Advanced Tactics Courses, and Mission Commander qualifications.
ITPS has provided tactical training since 2001 and its ITTC division offers courses tailored to international customers who may either struggle to provide it themselves or require additional expertise or capacity. Currently, clients include the Royal Malaysian Air Force, pilots of which receive Lead-In Fighter Training (LIFT) at London International. Previous ITPS customers for tactical training include the Indonesian Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force, and the Pakistan Air Force.
Other major ITPS customers come from industry, for example from global aerospace giant Airbus, which recently chose the Canadian firm to provide three years of training for its in-house test pilot and lead flight-test engineers, due to begin in January 2021.
As previously noted, the ITTC fleet today is based around the two-seat L-39, a jet trainer that dates back to communist-era Czechoslovakia, when it equipped most Warsaw Pact air forces, as well as others aligned with that bloc. However, the Cold War jet remains in widespread use as a trainer and “red air” adversary aircraft, including in the United States, as it is robust and straightforward to maintain. Just as importantly, it lends itself to avionics upgrades to better represent modern fighter jet cockpits.
Four of ITPS’s five L-39Cs have now been equipped with modern touchscreen color cockpit displays. They are slated to receive a head-up display and a Thales helmet-mounted display within the next 12 months.
Still, while ITTC’s upgraded L-39Cs will be suitable for the LIFT syllabus, the company has ambitions beyond this aircraft. This explains the new tie-in with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
The future introduction of the FA-50 reflects significant changes within the ITTC, extending beyond LIFT to encompass more complex courses for advanced-level aircrew. Earlier this year, for example, the Royal Thai Air Force signed up for a full Fighter Weapons Instructor Course to begin in 2021. The Thais already operate the T-50 Golden Eagle, from which the FA-50 was derived, and which is optimized for the advanced training role.
“We are seeing tremendous growth and potential for [the ITTC] division and pursuing multiple opportunities with international customers,” the company’s President Clementi explained to The War Zone. The Malaysian training deal initially led to ITPS launching its L-39C upgrade, but subsequent customer response and opportunities have led to further enhancements currently in the works.
“Based on discussions with current and potential customers it was clear we would have to upgrade to a more modern and capable trainer [than the L-39C] within the next three to five years,” he continued. “The KAI T-50 is known to me and we have had a good relationship with KAI for having trained some of their helicopter test pilots and flight test engineers in the past as well as many Republic of Korea Air Force test pilots and engineers since 2011. KAI was receptive to our proposals and we have worked well with them in developing some of our initiatives centered around the FA-50 version which is equipped with systems that align with our intended use of the aircraft.”
To get an idea of the kind of capabilities that the FA-50 can offer, it’s worth looking at its genesis. A further development of the T-50 Golden Eagle and its armed, radar-equipped TA-50 derivative, the FA-50 was tailored from the start for the light combat role, to replace the A-37B Dragonfly and a portion of the F-5E/F Tiger II fleet operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force. Compared to the TA-50, the FA-50 has improved avionics, additional internal fuel capacity, and a radar warning receiver suite. The ROKAF’s FA-50 can carry precision-guided weapons, including the AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missile and GBU-38/B Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM).
The Elta ELM-2032 multimode radar is also a significant advantage of the FA-50, whether for training future fighter pilots or working as an adversary. The pulse-Doppler radar has all-aspect, look-down shoot-down capabilities and, according to the manufacturer, has a range of 120 nautical miles against air or ground targets. The avionics can also be configured to include a data link, which could also have significant benefits, allowing students to practice coordinated tactics and engagements, for example.
In terms of flying characteristics, the FA-50 — or rather, its T-50 forebear — was designed using F-16 technology and, according to test pilots, has even better turning performance than the Viper, aided by an airframe that’s rated at +8g and a digital flight control computer. The General Electric F404 engine’s 17,700 pounds of thrust also ensures fighter-like qualities, and the jet has been tested to speeds of up to Mach 1.3.
The FA-50 is ultimately a genuine light combat aircraft with an additional training capability. As such, it is ideal for ITTC customers that are looking for the highest-end training, including weapons and tactics. The aircraft would seemingly also lend itself to adversary work, providing a fourth-generation type threat, should clients request it.
The contractor-operated red air market has grown substantially in recent years, and with a particular focus on more advanced capabilities to help train pilots flying late fourth-generation and fifth-generation aircraft, especially in the United States. Even without modification, the FA-50 would potentially offer sufficient performance and sensors to seriously tax fighter pilots — and other forces — training against it.
According to Clementi, the company is also continuing to invest elsewhere in its ITTC enterprise, including a state-of-the-art simulator center with eight networked simulators and a tactical control center that will allow training within complex missions scenarios. This facility will be fully operational by April 2021 in time for the first Fighter Weapons Instructor Course to be held in London.
For KAI, meanwhile, the agreement with ITPS could be a very useful first step into the wider North American market. The South Korean Company, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, offered a version of the FA-50, known as the T-50A, to the U.S. Air Force for its T-X advanced jet trainer competition. Specific changes for the T-50A version included a large-area display and a Dorsal Air Refueling Tank allowing aerial refueling via the U.S. Air Force’s boom method.
A rival Boeing/Saab offering, now known as the T-7 Red Hawk, won that competition in 2018. Since the T-X loss, however, there have been suggestions that the T-50A could still play a role in the Air Force’s training environment. That service explored a plan that envisaged leasing a small number of T-50As, pending the arrival of the first of its new T-7As. The aircraft was expected to support a proof of concept experiment that could lead to ambitious and radical changes in how the service trains fighter pilots.
That sole-source proposal was then ditched in favor of an open competition, the status of which is unclear, but the T-50 could still be the selected type if the U.S. Air Force continues down that route. Suffice to say, the deal with ITPS represents another promising path into the North American market for the T-50/TA-50/FA-50 family.
While contractor-provided adversary and threat replication has emerged as a real growth industry in recent years, the number of companies offering in-cockpit training for military air arms, using a privately-owned fleet of aircraft, is still limited. ITPS, however, is fast carving out a niche for itself in this sector, and by adding the FA-50 to its fleet it will be able to offer one of the most advanced training jets available anywhere in the world.
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Since Sept. 5, about 135 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel — mostly from 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 3 Wing Bagotville, Que. — and six CF-188 Hornets have augmented Romanian Air Force capabilities to patrol the skies along the western shore of the Black Sea, while also conducting exercises with Romanian, Bulgarian and other NATO allied forces.
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La Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a lancé un programme de modernisation de sa flotte d’hélicoptères CH-146 « Griffon » (Bell 412). Le programme d’un montant de 640millions de dollars canadien vise une prolongation de vie jusqu’en 2031.
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Commandé au début des année 1990 le CH-146 « Griffon » est issu de l’hélicoptère Bell-412 assemblés au Canada sur le site de Mirabel à Montréal. Au total, 85 appareils ont été acquis pour le transport tactique et utilisé pour remplir de nombreuses fonctions, notamment le transport tactique des troupes, les missions de surveillance, d’escorte et de reconnaissance, l’évacuation des blessés, les secours en cas de catastrophe, l’appui aérien des opérations spéciales et les opérations de recherche et sauvetage (SAR).
Modernisation des CH-146 « Griffon » :
Selon le cahier des charges de la RCAF, il est prévu de remplacer certains systèmes de l’avionique de l’appareil, les radios de communication et l’équipement cryptographique, les enregistreurs de vol et de conversations dans le poste de pilotage, les systèmes de navigation, les systèmes de contrôle automatique de vol et les tableaux de commande et d’affichage. De nouveaux écrans EFIS seront installés, une mise à niveau des moteurs et l’intégration d’un système de systèmes de détection et d’alerte missile (MAW) de nouvelle génération. Par ailleurs, le simulateur de vol et les dispositifs de formation seront également mis à niveau.
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Le Bell 412 est un hélicoptère léger biturbine, muni d’un rotor principal quadripale et d’un rotor de queue bipale, d’un train d’atterrissage constitué de patins et pouvant transporter jusqu’à 14 passagers. Vers la fin des années 1970, Bell Helicopter décide de moderniser son Bell 212 et de le munir d’un rotor principal quadripale et de plus faible diamètre, afin d’augmenter ses performances. Deux Bell 212 sont modifiés et reçoivent le nouveau rotor, muni de quatre pales en matériaux composites. Le premier vol est effectué en août 1979 et la certification est obtenue en janvier 1981. Directement dérivé du Bell 212, il en garde la cellule robuste et les caractéristiques générales. Le poste de pilotage est équipé de deux sièges anti-crash. La cabine, d’un volume de 6,23 m3, permet de transporter jusqu’à 13 passagers. Les sièges facilement démontables permettent l’emport de fret ou de deux civières en cas de transport sanitaire. Il est toutefois possible, en cas d’urgence, de transporter jusqu’à six blessés sur civières. L’accès à la cabine est facilité par une porte de 2,34 m de large de chaque côté de l’appareil. De plus, ces portes sont largables en cas de nécessité. Un compartiment à bagage de 0,8 0m3, dans la poutre de queue, permet d’emporter jusqu’à 180 kg de matériel. Les turbines sont des Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3B-1 de 671 kW (912 cv) chacune. La capacité totale en carburant est de 1250 L, contenus dans sept réservoirs auto-étanches. Un réservoir de carburant auxiliaire de 620 L peut être emporté, portant la distance franchissable à 980 km. Un pilote automatique trois axes diminue la charge de l’équipage, lui permettant de mieux se concentrer sur sa mission. Un radar météorologique et un altimètre radar permettent également de faciliter le vol.
Le CH-146 « Griffon » est un dérivé direct du Bell 412EP (Enhanced Performance), il dispose d’un système de vol automatique numérique et des turbines PT6T-3D «Twin Pac » avec un cockpit avec affichage numérique semblable à celui du Bell 429, comportant des écrans multifonctions tactiles.
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General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada on May 3 held a virtual ceremony that celebrated the “roll-out” of the Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) program’s first vehicle variant -- a Troop Cargo Vehicle (TCV) manufactured for the Canadian Army.
Roll-out ceremony of the first Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) for the Canadian army(Picture source: General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada)
“We are honoured to have Defence Minister Sajjan with us today, virtually, as we showcase the first of eight ACSV variants, the Troop Cargo Vehicle,” said Jason Monahan, Vice President and General Manager of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. “Light Armoured Vehicles have protected Canada’s soldiers on missions abroad for over 40 years, and it is a privilege to continue this tradition with the roll-out of this first ACSV variant.”
In August 2019, the Government of Canada awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a contract to design and produce 360 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles for the Canadian Army. Since then, General Dynamics’ ACSV team has been working to meet tight design and production deadlines, against a backdrop of challenges that comes with manufacturing safely in a global pandemic.
Armoured Combat Support Vehicles are an extension of the existing Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) 6.0 family of vehicles in service with the Canadian Army. The Canadian-designed and Canadian-manufactured LAV 6.0 ACSV variants have a common baseline chassis with the Canadian Army’s in-service LAV 6.0 fleet and reflect the protection and mobility needed to successfully conduct operations in a high-threat environment. The ACSV contract provides for eight additional variants of the LAV 6.0 family of vehicles, including ambulances, command posts, maintenance and recovery vehicles, fitters and troop-carrying vehicles. Having a fleet of LAVs of a common baseline configuration reduces training and long-term maintenance costs
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29/03/2022 06:00 | Gaétan Powis
88 F-35 pour le Canada
Le 28 mars, le Canada a officiellement annoncé avoir choisi la proposition de Lockheed Martin et de son F-35A pour le remplacement des CF-18 Hornet. Seulement deux entreprises étaient en lice : Lockheed Martin et Saab. Les premières livraisons ne sont pas attendues avant 2025.
Le plus gros investissement des 30 dernières années
L'annonce a été officialisée le 28 mars dans un communiqué de presse : le Canada compte commander 88 chasseur-bombardiers F-35A à Lockheed Martin. "À la suite d'une évaluation rigoureuse des propositions, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'il entamera la phase de finalisation du processus d'approvisionnement des avions chasseurs F-35 avec le soumissionnaire le mieux classé, le gouvernement des États-Unis et Lockheed Martin." Aucun montant officiel n'a encore été rendu public mais les premières estimations tournent autour de 15 à 19 milliards de dollars.
Une longue saga qui se termine
Le Canada fait partie des pays partenaires du projet qui aboutira au F-35. Le Canada est d'ailleurs l'un des partenaires les plus intéressés par l'appareil, au vu des grands montants investis (plusieurs centaines de millions de dollars dès le début). Cependant, le processus de remplacement des CF-18 allait se prolonger suite à plusieurs évènements. En 2012, le gouvernement en place demandait une analyse des successeurs potentiels pour les CF-18, alors même que de nombreux observateurs attendaient de pieds ferme une commande de F-35. Cette analyse reprend les principaux avions disponibles :
Le F-35 Lightning II de Lockheed Martin
Le F/A-18E/F Super Hornet de Boeing
L'Eurofighter d'EADS
Le Rafale de Dassault
Le JAS 39 Gripen de Saab
RCAF CF-18 Hornet de démonstration. MOD Canada
De nombreux analystes annoncent le F-35 comme le grand gagnant de cette analyse. Toutefois, elle sera mise de côté une fois le gouvernement Trudeau en place en 2015. Celui-ci compte acheter 18 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet comme solution temporaire afin de lancer un réel appel d'offre en lien avec sa volonté de ne pas acheter un avion trop coûteux. Cependant, en 2017, l'accord avec Boeing tombe à l'eau suite au différend commercial opposant Boeing et Bombardier. Le Canada parvient à éviter le gouffre capacitaire en achetant 25 F/A-18 australiens similaires aux appareils canadiens et facilement modifiables aux standards CF-18. Sur les 25 avions, 18 voleront et 7 seront utilisés pour des essais ou comme pièces de rechanges. En 2017, une nouvelle compétition est lancée et les entreprises pouvant y participer sont approuvées en 2018. En juillet 2019, une demande de proposition est transmise aux entreprises ayant été approuvées et ont jusqu'au 4 octobre de la même année pour soumettre leurs propositions. Le 1er décembre 2021, Saab et Lockheed Martin sont les seules entreprises en lice (de nombreuses entreprises analysées en 2012 n'ont pas répondu favorablement à la demande du Canada). Le 28 mars 2022, la décision d'acheter 88 F-35 à Lockheed Martin est rendue publique. Si le contrat est signé rapidement, un premier F-35 pourrait voler sous les couleurs canadiennes à partir de 2025. Dans le cas contraire (mais fort peu probable désormais), le gouvernement peut se tourner vers Saab et son Gripen.
Un revirement politique
Le F-35 était devenu un argument de campagne pour Justin Trudeau lors de sa première élection. Il s'agissait de ne pas acheter les F-35, jugés trop chers, et se tourner vers des avions plus abordables. Le Canada n'avait, selon son programme électoral de 2015, aucun besoin d'un chasseur furtif et spécialisé dans des missions de premières frappes. Il faut acheter un chasseur qui devra effectuer des missions de police du ciel pour le NORAD. Une fois ce nouvel avion commandé, les fonds restants seront redirigés vers le financement de nouvelles unités modernes pour la Marine canadienne. Le communiqué de presse du 28 mars 2020 va clairement à l'encontre de cette promesse électorale : "Reconnaissant que ces avions chasseurs doivent servir efficacement l'ARC et la population canadienne au cours des prochaines décennies, le Canada a évalué ces appareils en fonction de scénarios types familiers aux alliés de l'OTAN et du NORAD, qui ont été adaptés aux besoins de l'ARC, y compris la géographie nordique unique du Canada."
88 F-35 pour le Canada (air-cosmos.com)
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