The following is an extensive list of equipment currently in use by the Canadian Army and Primary Reserve. It also includes the land equipment in use by the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, the Canadian Joint Operations Command, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Uniform equipment | ||||||
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CG634 | Combat helmet | Canadian version of the SPECTRA helmet originally produced by GSI/MSA.[1] [2] Standard issue combat helmet of the Canadian Forces. | ||||
CM735 | Combat helmet | 16,001[3] | Improved variant of the CG634[4] produced by NP Aerospace[5] [6] and Morgan Advanced Materials.[7] [8] | |||
Galvion Batlskin Caiman | Combat helmet | 10,500 | Selected in March 2023 for the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program. All options exercised in July 2024 for a total of 10,500 helmets and 21,000 helmet covers.[9] [10] | |||
CVCMH | Vehicle crew helmet | Canadian designation Canadian Vehicle Crew Modular Helmet. Modular helmet issued to Canadian Army vehicle crews.[11] | ||||
Fragmentation Protective Vest[12] | Body armour | 31,000[13] | Commercial name Model 4100.[14] Manufactured by Pacific Safety Systems.[15] | |||
Sniper Body Armour System | Body armour | 319 | Used exclusively by Canadian Forces snipers. Option for an additional 240 systems.[16] System consists of the SBAS External Carrier, SBAS Plate Carrier, and SBAS Ballistic Panel.[17] [18] [19] | |||
Military Police Body Armour | Body armour | Used exclusively by Canadian Forces Military Police.[20] | ||||
Tactical Vest | Carrier rig | 50,246 | Manufactured by Fellfab Ltd.[21] [22] | |||
C5 CBRN Low Burden Mask[23] | Gas mask | 77,800[24] | Includes 155,600 filter canisters. | |||
C4 CBRN Mask[25] | Gas mask | Used C7A filter canisters. | ||||
Horizon 1 Chemical Warfare Coverall | NBC suit | 50,000[26] | Originally purchased in 2004. Manufactured by Pacific Safety Systems. Due to be replaced.[27] [28] | |||
CADPAT MT | Camouflage | Selected as new primary camouflage pattern of Canadian Army | ||||
Tools and melee weapons | ||||||
CAN bayonet 2000 | Bayonet/combat knife | Replaced C7 knife-bayonet after 2004, used with C7A2 and C8A3.[29] [30] | ||||
Gerber soldiers' multi-tool | Multi-tool | 53,853[31] | Stainless steel multi-tool with pliers, a file, a drop point knife blade, a serrated knife blade, multiple flat-head screwdrivers, a wire cutter, a can opener, a bottle opener, a lanyard, and a metric/imperial ruler.[32] | |||
Gerber multi-tool | Multi-tool | Matte black stainless steel multi-tool with explosive detonator crimper, locking blades, and a saw blade. | ||||
Radios and communications equipment | ||||||
Rheinmetall Canada Argus Integrated Soldier System suite | Networked soldier system | 2,888[33] | Each suite includes weapons accessories, radios, a headset, a GPS receiver, and a smartphone running a battle management system. An additional 1,256 systems may be ordered in the future.[34] [35] [36] | |||
Harris Falcon III PRC-152A | Personal role radio | Purchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.[37] | ||||
Selex Personal Role Radio | Personal role radio | 7,200[38] | 1,200 originally purchased followed by 6,000 additional units in 2006.[39] | |||
Harris Falcon III PRC-117G | Manpack radio | Purchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system. | ||||
Harris Falcon III RF-7800H | Manpack radio | Purchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system. | ||||
Harris PRC-117F(C) | Manpack radio | 100 | Originally purchased with satellite antennas in 2005.[40] | |||
Specialized equipment | ||||||
Allen-Vanguard EOD9 | Bomb suit | [41] [42] [43] [44] | ||||
Minelab F3 C | Australia | Mine detector | 600[45] | [46] | ||
T-11 Parachute System | Parachute | 600[47] | ||||
CT-2 Parachute | Parachute | [48] | ||||
CT-1 Parachute | Parachute | [49] [50] | ||||
CT-6 Military Freefall Parachute | Parachute |
Pistols | ||||||||
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FN Browning GP9[51] | Canada | Pistol | 9x19mm NATO | 12,738 (2017[52]) | Manufactured by John Inglis and Company in Toronto in the 1940s.[53] Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 beginning May 2023.[54] [55] | |||
SIG Sauer P225/P6[56] | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Acquired in 1991 for the Canadian Forces Military Police,[57] naval boarding parties, aircrews, and general officers. | |||||
SIG Sauer P226 | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | P226 P228 P229 | Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM. | ||||
Sig Sauer P320[58] | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | C22 C24 | 19,700 | Initially used only by CANSOFCOM.[59] In Oct. 2022, contract awarded for additional P320s to replace the Hi-Power as the general service pistol for the Canadian Armed Forces. Delivery completed in March 2024 of 16,500 new C22 pistols for the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Canadian Air Force, and 3,200 more compact C24 pistols for the Military Police Group.[60] [61] | |||
Submachine guns | ||||||||
Heckler & Koch MP5 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm NATO | MP5-N[62] ----MP5A2 MP5A3 MP5SD | Issued primarily to naval boarding parties and CANSOFCOM.[63] [64] | ||||
FN HerstalP90 | Personal defence weapon | 5.7x28mm FN | Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.[65] | |||||
Assault rifles and carbines | ||||||||
Colt Canada C7[66] | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | C7 C7A1 | C7 originally issued in 1984, and C7A1 in 1990.[67] | ||||
Colt Canada C7A2 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard issue assault rifle of the Canadian Forces.[68] | |||||
Colt Canada C8 | Assault rifle/Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | C8 C8A1 C8FTHB C8SFW[69] C8A3 C8IUR | C8A3 is a mid-life upgrade to earlier C8 models, and is the standard-issue carbine of the Canadian Forces.[70] | ||||
Patrol rifles | ||||||||
Colt Canada C19 | Bolt-action rifle | 7.62x51mm NATO | Licensed-built version of the Tikka T3. Standard issue rifle of the Canadian Rangers.[71] [72] | |||||
Shotguns | ||||||||
Remington 870 | Pump-action shotgun | 12-gauge | 870P | Tactical shotgun for close-quarters combat and obstacle breaching.[73] | ||||
Benelli M3 | Pump-action/semi-automatic shotgun | 12-gauge | Super 90 | Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. | ||||
Machine guns | ||||||||
FN/Colt Canada C9 | Squad automatic weapon | 5.56×45mm NATO | C9 C9A1 C9A2 | Standard issue infantry support weapon.[74] C9A2 mid-life upgrade manufactured by Colt Canada.[75] | ||||
FN/Colt Canada C6 | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | C6 C6A1 FLEX[76] | Standard issue general-purpose machine gun of the Canadian Forces.[77] C6 being phased out for C6A1 FLEX version, with a total of 4,964 being procured.[78] | ||||
M2 Browning | Heavy machine gun | 12.7x99mm NATO | M2HB-QCB GAU-21 | Standard issue heavy machine gun.[79] M2HB-QCB and GAU-21 versions in service with Royal Canadian Navy and CANSOFCOM.[80] [81] | ||||
Sniper rifles | ||||||||
Colt Canada C7CT | Designated marksman rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | C7CTC8CT | Rare rifle issued to sniper teams during the war in Afghanistan. Only a dozen are estimated to have been procured, current status unknown.[82] | ||||
Armalite AR-10(T) | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 18 rifles purchased in 2004.[83] In use as of 2015. | |||||
Colt Canada C20 DMR | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 272 rifles purchased in November 2020 to replace C8 carbines in Canadian Forces sniper teams. Expected to become standard issue starting in March 2021.[84] [85] | |||||
SAKO TRG M10 Rifle | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO, .338 Lapua Magnum | 229 rifles purchased to replace the C14 Timberwolf as the standard-issue medium-range sniper rifle of the Canadian Forces. Designated as the C21 Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon.[86] [87] | |||||
Heckler & Koch PSG-1 | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. | |||||
C14 Timberwolf | Sniper rifle | .338 Lapua Magnum | Canadian designation C14 Medium Range Sniper Weapon System.[88] Standard issue sniper rifle.[89] | |||||
Accuracy International AW | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | AWP | AWP variant used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. | ||||
McMillan TAC-50 | Anti-material rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Canadian designation C15 Long-Range Sniper Weapon. | |||||
Barrett M82A1 | Anti-material rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. | |||||
Portable anti-tank weapons | ||||||||
M72 LAW | Norway | Disposable anti-tank weapon | 66mm | M72A5[90] M72C7[91] | Canadian designation M72A5-C1. | |||
AT4 | Disposable anti-tank weapon | 84mm | Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2. | |||||
Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle | Recoilless rifle | 84mm | M2 M3 M4 | M3 version used by Regular Forces, M2 version by Primary Reserve.[92] M4 version in use with CANSOFCOM[93] | ||||
ATGMs | ||||||||
Spike | Israel | Anti-tank guided missile | 130mm | Spike-LR[94] | Procured in 2016 by CANSOFCOM and used in Operation Impact.[95] [96] Further purchase made in 2023 for the Canadian Brigade in Latvia.[97] | |||
BGM-71 TOW | Anti-tank guided missile | 152mm | Around 40 with Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) currently in service. Estimated 33,000 missiles in storage until 2025.[98] | |||||
Grenades and explosives | ||||||||
Diemaco M203A1 | Under-barrel grenade launcher | 40mm | Variant of the Colt M203 produced by Colt Canada.[99] | |||||
Heckler & Koch GMG | Automatic grenade launcher | 40mm | Canadian designation C16 Close Area Suppression System. License built by Rheinmetall Defence Canada. 304 in service with the Canadian Army.[100] | |||||
M67 Grenade | Hand grenade | 64mm | Canadian designation C13 grenade.[101] [102] | |||||
C8 Smoke Grenade | Smoke grenade | N/A | Produced by General Dynamics Canada.[103] | |||||
C19 Defensive Command Detonated Weapon | Command-detonated directional anti-personnel mine | N/A | Canadian version of the M18 Claymore mine that can only be manually detonated. In use as of 2015.[104] |
See Tanks of Canada for additional details and discussion.
Main battle tank | 20 | 20 Leopard 2A6M were leased from Germany in December 2007. The tanks were permanently transferred to Canadian service when tanks purchased from the Netherlands were transferred to Germany in exchange.[105] [106] | ||||
Leopard 2A4/2A4M | Main battle tank | 54 | 100 Leopard 2A4s originally purchased from the Netherlands in 2007. 20 were upgraded to Leopard 2A7 configuration and transferred to Germany in exchange for the 2A6Ms. 20 upgraded to 2A4M CAN version with extra belly armour for mine protection, additional modular armour and other enhancements.[107] 42 tanks have been retained for training.[108] [109] In January, 2023 4 Leopard 2A4s were donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a second batch of 4 was donated in February 2023, for a total of 8 tanks, reducing the number of Leopard 2A4s in Canadian service to 54.[110] | |||
TLAV | 135 | 1,143 M113A2s originally purchased in the 1960s. 289 upgraded in the 1990s to M113A3 standard under the Armoured Personnel Carrier Life Extension (APCLE) Program and designated Tracked Light Armoured Vehicle (TLAV).[111] [112] Only 135 in service as of 2015. Includes 33 M577A3 Command Post vehicles.[113] To be replaced by the LAV ACSV between 2020 and 2025.[114] | ||||
Bison | Armoured personnel carrier | 198[115] | 199 originally purchased in 1990, with 198 re-built and re-roled from 2004 to 2010.[116] Configurations include Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (82), Ambulance (32), Maintenance and Recovery (32), Mobile Repair Team (32), Electronic Warfare (16), and Nuclear Biological Chemical Defence (4).[117] To be replaced by the LAV ACSV between 2020 and 2025. | |||
Coyote | 85 | Replaced the Lynx reconnaissance vehicle. 203 originally purchased, with only 85 in service as of September 2016. To be replaced by 66 upgraded LAV 6.0 LRSS in 2021.[118] [119] | ||||
LAV 6.0 | 616 | 651 LAV III originally purchased. 550 upgraded to LAV 6.0 standard under the LAV UP program in 2019. Configurations consist of 278 Infantry Section Carrier (ISC), 181 Command Post Vehicle (CPV), 47 Observation Post Vehicle (OPV), and 44 Engineer LAV (ELAV).[120] Additional 66 vehicles are being upgraded to LAV 6.0 standard under the LAV Recce Surveillance System (LRSS) program by 2020.[121] [122] [123] | ||||
LAV ACSV Super Bison | Infantry support vehicle | 360 on order[124] | Replacement for M113 and Bison vehicles. Order placed with General Dynamics Canada in August 2019.[125] Configurations consist of 41 Troop Cargo Vehicle (TCV), 49 Ambulance, 97 Command Post Vehicle, 19 Engineer Vehicle, 18 Electronic Warfare Vehicle, 54 Maintenance Recovery Vehicle, 70 Mobile Repair Team, and 13 Fitter/Cargo Vehicle. First vehicles to be delivered in 2021.[126] | |||
TAPV | Armoured patrol vehicle | 500 | 193 in Reconnaissance configuration, and 307 in General Utility configuration. A total of 364 are equipped with Protector RWS.[127] Used for reconnaissance, troop transport, command & control, VIP transport, patrolling, and military police duties.[128] [129] |
ARV 3 M[130] | Armoured recovery vehicle | 11 | Converted by Rheinmetall Canada from Leopard 2A4s purchased from Switzerland in 2010. Initial contract for 8 vehicles was awarded in November 2011 and extended to a further 4 vehicles in 2012.[131] [132] A Leopard 2-based ARV was donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2023, reducing the number in Canadian service to 11. | |||
WISENT 2 | Armoured engineer vehicle | 18 | Converted from Leopard 2A4s purchased from the Netherlands in 2007. FFG Canada was awarded a contract for the conversion in May 2012.[133] | |||
ARV Taurus | Armoured recovery vehicle | 8(?) | Uses Leopard 1 chassis.[134] Only 8 remained in service in 2015.[135] All were due to be phased out by 2018. Current status unknown. | |||
Cougar H JERRV | Armoured engineer vehicle | 7 | 40 originally purchased as part of the Expedient Route Opening Capability set of vehicles.[136] [137] Remaining vehicles upgraded with WOLF IED Detect & Defeat system after 2017. | |||
Buffalo A2 | Mine clearing system | 5 | 19 originally purchased. Part of the Expedient Route Opening Capability set of vehicles.[138] | |||
Husky | Mine clearing system | 5 | Part of the Expedient Route Opening Capability set of vehicles.[139] | |||
Galion 850 series[140] | Road grader | N/A | To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project which aims to replace 18 classes of construction and material-handling platforms, and will be procured in eight different bundles of certain types (bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, compactors, trailers, container handlers and forklifts). Among the mandatory requirements will be ballistic and blast protection.[141] | |||
Krupp KMK 2025[142] | Crane | 20[143] | Militarized vehicles originally purchased in 1992.To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project. | |||
JCB JS130 | Tracked excavator | 6[144] | To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project. | |||
JCB 220X | Tracked excavator | 2 | To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project. | |||
Arva Industries MPEV | Front-end loader/Backhoe loader | 27[145] | Canadian designation Multi-Purpose Engineering Vehicle. Can be equipped with Armet armoured cab kit.[146] To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project. | |||
Felix Technologies Compact Tracked Loader | Compact tracked loader | 1[147] | To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project. | |||
Medium Floating Bridge/Medium Floating Raft[148] | Ribbon floating bridge | N/A | Purchased in early 1980s.[149] Includes Boat, Bridge Erection (BBE) engineering boat, and can be configured as a floating bridge or ferry.[150] Used as a support bridge.[151] To be replaced under the Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM) project which will deliver six capabilities: Short, medium, and long support bridges; heavy assault bridges; line-of-communication bridges; and heavy floating bridges.[152] | |||
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge | Medium girder bridge | N/A | Used as a support bridge.To be replaced under the Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM) project. | |||
ACROW 700XS Bridge[153] [154] | Bailey bridge | N/A | Used as a Line of Communication (LoC) bridge.To be replaced under the Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM) project. |
M-Gator[155] | Light utility vehicle/All-terrain vehicle | 48 | Used by the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force. | |||
MRZR-D | Light utility vehicle/All-terrain vehicle | 36[156] | Includes 12 tactical trailers,[157] these vehicles are used by light infantry battalions.[158] Purchased as a "buy and try" (trial) platform to help determine requirements for the Tactical Mobility Platform (TMP) project which aims to procure between 300 and 330 ultra-light tactical mobility platforms, with 210 to 230 being tactical variants, and 90 to 100 being cargo variants. The TMP should be capable of transporting enough equipment, including weapons, ammunition and water to sustain soldiers for 48 to 72 hours.[159] | |||
DAGOR | Light utility vehicle | 62[160] | Canadian designation Ultra Light Combat Vehicle. All purchased in 2017 and 2018. Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.[161] | |||
HMMWV | Light utility vehicle | N/A | Includes M1113 SOV and Up-Armored variants.[162] [163] Life extended until 2024.[164] Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.[165] | |||
ASUV | Sport utility vehicle | 27 | Up-armoured variant of Toyota Land Cruiser 200. Canadian designation Armoured Sport Utility Vehicle. Used exclusively by CJOC.[166] | |||
LUVW MilCOTS | Light utility vehicle | 1,061 | Replaced the Bombardier Iltis. Militarized Commercial Off-The-Shelf configuration based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - 2003 Basic model 861 (GM K25943HD). Colloquially known as the "Milverado." For use in a non-hostile environment.[167] The Light Utility Vehicle program seeks to replace both the Silverado and G-Wagen with vehicles possessing built-in or bolt-on armour protection from IEDs and small arms fire.[168] | |||
LUVW SMP | Light utility vehicle | 1,159[169] | Replaced the Bombardier Iltis. Based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.[170] Includes 170 armour kits. The Light Utility Vehicle program seeks to replace both the Silverado and G-Wagen with vehicles possessing built-in or bolt-on armour protection from IEDs and small arms fire. | |||
Bv206[171] | Tracked utility vehicle | 14 | First used in combat during Operation Anaconda in March, 2002. 78 originally purchased.[172] 14 rebuilt in late 2000s and expected to last into early 2020s.Will be replaced under the Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement project, a purchase of around 100 vehicles is expected, and potential candidates include the ST Kinetics Bronco 3 and the BAE Systems Hägglunds BvS 10 Beowulf.[173] | |||
Infantry Squad Vehicle | United States | Light utility vehicle | 90[174] | Described as Light Tactical Vehicles, 90 vehicles with an option for a further 18 were purchased from GM Defense under Phase 1 of the Canadian Army's Light Forces Enhancement (LFE) Project. The Canadian brigade in Latvia will receive 36 cargo and 54 personnel variants of the vehicle by October 2024. Phase 2 of the project for up to 222 Tactical Mobility Platforms may see a different vehicle purchased.[175] [176] |
LSVW | Light support vehicle | 1,333 | Based on Iveco model 40.10 with trailer units. 2,879 originally procured.[177] [178] To be replaced under the Logistics Vehicle Modernization program, the Light Support Vehicle Wheeled (LSVW) will be replaced with new light trucks and trailers of a 4 to 5 tonne cargo capacity, modules to mount on the trucks and trailers that will provide accommodation space to conduct various tasks (such as office space and workshops), and an armoured protection kit for the cab.[179] | |||
MSVS MilCOTS | Medium logistics vehicle | 1,300 | Replaced all MLVW from 2009, with final vehicles delivered in 2011. There are 6 variants, 4 with the extended cab (A) 895 - 21’ cargo w/ seat & tarp; (B) 128 - 21’ cargo w/ cage; (C) 32 - 16’ deck w/ cargo crane; (D) 100 - 21’ flatbed; and 2 variants with 9 man cab (E) 94 - 13’ artillery w/ tarp; (F) 51 - 10’ deck w/ auger.[180] [181] [182] These vehicles are intended for domestic, peacetime use by the Canadian Army Primary Reserve.[183] | |||
MSVS SMP | Medium logistics vehicle | 1,587 | 1,587 trucks based on the Kerax 8x8 platform ordered in 2015 from Mack Trucks Defense. All vehicles are designated as MSVS Standard Military Pattern with either the armored cab or the soft cab. Due to be delivered by Fall 2020.[184] [185] Configurations include Troop Carrying Cargo Vehicle (603), Load Handling System Vehicle (742), Material Handling Crane Vehicle (50), Mobile Repair Team Vehicle (155), and Gun Tractor (37).[186] Main production in France by Renault Trucks (Marolles-en-Hurepoix), shipped to Canada for final integration.[187] | |||
HLVW | Heavy logistics vehicle | 591 | Based on Steyr 1491 Percheron truck chassis and built under license by Urban Transportation Development Corporation. 1,212 originally purchased.[188] To be replaced under the Logistics Vehicle Modernization program, the Heavy Logistics Vehicle Wheeled (HSVW) fleets will be replaced with a new heavy truck and trailer with a 16.5 tonne cargo capacity, trailers for engineer construction equipment and to transport a main battle tank, modules for accommodation and specialized cargo (such as fuel) and an armoured protection kit for the cab. | |||
AHSVS | Armoured Heavy Support Vehicle Systems | 86 | Includes 12 tank transports and 5 heavy recovery vehicles.[189] Option for additional 26.[190] To be replaced under the Logistics Vehicle Modernization program, the Heavy Logistics Vehicle Wheeled (HSVW) fleets will be replaced with a new heavy truck. A variant of the new heavy truck capable of pulling 72,000 kg (a main battle tank) and an armoured protection kit for the cab will be acquired. | |||
Western Star 4900 series[191] | Heavy engineer support vehicles | 59 | Used to transport Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (Advanced Double-pass Portable Reverse-Osmosis Water Purification Unit).[192] To be replaced under the Logistics Vehicle Modernization program, the Heavy Logistics Vehicle Wheeled (HSVW) fleets will be replaced with a new heavy truck with trailers for engineer construction equipment, modules for specialized cargo (such as fuel) and an armoured protection kit for the cab. | |||
Mercedes-Benz Zetros | Light/Heavy logistics vehicles | 1,500[193] | To replace various light and heavy vehicle fleets under the Logistics Vehicle Modernization program. Contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in May 2024 for a Zetros-based platform. Approximately 1,000 light (4x4) and 500 heavy (8x8) trucks, as well as associated equipment such as armoured protection kits, modules, containers, and trailers are to be delivered beginning in fall 2024.[194] [195] |
ROMECS | Remotely-operated Mine clearance system | 4 | Canadian designation Remotely Operated Mechanical Explosive Clearance System.[196] Replaced Aardvark JFSU, 4 in service as of 2015. | |||
MATS | Remotely-operated CBRN reconnaissance system | 4 | Canadian designation Multi-Agent Tactical Sentry. All vehicles plus 4 control stations and 2 command post systems originally delivered in 2004, and upgraded in 2013.[197] Used exclusively by the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit.[198] | |||
Telerob tEODor | EOD robot | 25[199] | Largest EOD robot in Canadian Army service, to remain in service until around 2030.[200] [201] | |||
Allen-Vanguard MkIII | EOD robot | N/A | Mid-sized EOD robot.[202] | |||
ECA Cobra Mk2 | France | EOD robot | 20[203] | Mini-sized EOD robot, due to be retired after 2025. | ||
ECA CAMELEON LG | France | EOD robot | 9 | Small EOD robot. 9 originally purchased, with an option for 4 more.[204] | ||
Nexter NERVA-LG | France | Multi-purpose robot | 9[205] | Multi-purpose robot capable of changing roles depending on the installed modules. | ||
Nexter NERVA-XX | France | Multi-purpose robot | 79 | Multi-purpose robot capable of changing roles depending on the installed modules. | ||
iRobot SROV | CBRN reconnaissance robot | 20 | Canadian designation Small Remotely Operated Vehicles.[206] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes | |
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RQ-21 Blackjack | Unmanned aerial vehicle | 10[207] | Canadian designation CU-172 Blackjack.[208] 1 system with 5 aircraft acquired in 2016.[209] A second system with 5 aircraft ordered in 2019 for delivery in summer 2022.[210] The DND was also the first international customer for the UAS.[211] | |||
RQ-11B Raven | Unmanned aerial vehicle | 15[212] | Canadian designation CU-179 Raven-B.[213] | |||
Black Hornet 3 | Norway | Micro unmanned aerial vehicle | 3 | Trial systems used by the Canadian contingent of the Latvian NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group as part of Operation REASSURANCE.[214] |
All Canadian Forces aircraft, except for small unmanned aerial vehicles, fall under the command of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[215] [216]
EL/M-2084 STAR | Israel | 3D AESA multi-function radar | 10[217] | Canadian designation AN/MPQ-504 Medium Range Radar. Trailer-mounted multi-function radar used for counter-battery and air surveillance roles. Operated by the 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support).[218] | ||
AN/TPQ-49 LCMR | Counter-battery radar | N/A | Canadian designation Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar.[219] Purchased in 2007 from the United States Army via Foreign Military Sales.[220] [221] | |||
AN/PPS-5C MSTAR | Surface surveillance radar | 200[222] | Canadian designation Man-portable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar. 200 MSTAR Version 3 systems originally purchased in 2004, with 100 to be upgraded to Version 4.[223] Version 3 currently deployed on the Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle. Version 6 to be integrated on the LAV 6.0 under the LAV Reconnaissance Surveillance Systems project. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes | |
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HALO Acoustic Weapon Locating System | Acoustic artillery sensor | N/A | Canadian designation Weapon Locating Sensor Acoustic Sensor. Entered service in 2010.[224] | |||
Persistent Surveillance System | Electro-optical surveillance system | 8 | Includes aerostat-mounted electro-optical surveillance system and tower-mounted electro-optical/radar surveillance system.[225] [226] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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Mortar | 81mm | 100 | Systems currently being reassigned from the Royal Canadian Artillery to Regular Force and Primary Reserve infantry battalions.[227] | |||
Howitzer | 105mm | 98 | Upgraded C1 Howitzer, a Canadian built version of the American M101 howitzer.[228] Used as training guns, and to support Parks Canada in clearing avalanches.[229] | |||
Howitzer | 105mm | 28 | The LG1 was upgraded to the Mark II standard in 2005 to increase reliability and lifespan. | |||
Howitzer | 155mm | 33 | XM982 Excalibur 155mm artillery shells purchased for use with the M777.[230] Four of original 37 guns were donated to Ukraine but will be replenished.[231] | |||
RBS 70 NG | Man-portable surface-to-air missile | 106mm | Contract awarded to Saab in Feb. 2024 for an unspecified number of systems. Canadian troops in Latvian NATO battle group will receive first systems later in 2024.[232] [233] | ||||
Falcon Shield | Counter unmanned air system | Part of counter-UAS suite acquired for Canadian forces in Latvia in Feb. 2024. Contract awarded to Leonardo UK Ltd. for unspecified number of fixed-site systems. IOC expected later in 2024.[234] | |||||
ORION-H9 | Counter unmanned air system | Part of counter-UAS suite acquired for Canadian forces in Latvia in Feb. 2024. Contract awarded to TRD Systems for unspecified number of dismounted directional systems. IOC expected later in 2024.[235] | |||||
CACI BEAM 3.0 | Counter unmanned air system | Part of counter-UAS suite acquired for Canadian forces in Latvia in Feb. 2024. Contract awarded to CACI Inc. for unspecified number of omni-directional systems. IOC expected later in 2024. |