2019 Outlook

Presentations
 Radars, Command Control and
Communications Projects
Presented by Colonel Nick Torrington-Smith
Director Air Domain Development (DADD)

CADSI RCAF Outlook

4 April 2019
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Air Force Development Team
Commander RCAF
LGen Meinzinger

Deputy Comd RCAF

MGen Frawley

• AFEC D Air SP
DG Air FD DG Space
Col Lefebvre
BGen Lalumière BGen Whale

DAR DAST DADD D Air Prog

Col Kenny Col Saunders Col Torrington-Smith LCol Whalen

• Aircraft (including UAS) • Modeling & Simulation • RCAF Minor Capital

• Electronic Warfare Equipment
• Support Equipment
• Vehicles
• Uniforms & Accoutrements
• Future Air Crew Training
• Training contract management
- ie CATS / NFTC / CFTS
• International Pilot Training
• Airfield systems Programme Oversight
• DND IM/IT program • Minor Requirements Program
• Governance
• C2IS & C4ISR
• Cyber domain
• NORAD systems
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Director Air Domain Development (DADD)
DADD
Col N.P. Torrington-
Smith

SO Coord Senior Tech Advisor

W. Allard CWO S. Mailer

DADD 2 DADD 3 DADD 4 DADD 5

LCol C. Crosby LCol J-F Simard LCol D, Campbell LCol D. Harper

Notes:
1. Approximately 25 in total (PY/FTE/Contractors);
2. Enabled by close relationships with many internal (Air Staff, 1 CAD, CFAWC…) & external
(IM Gp, DGAEPM, CFINTCOM…) stakeholders.
DADD Role & Responsibilities
C4ISR
Lead projects/initiatives and provide strategic
advice on issues relating to policies, strategy,
directions, programs in support of RCAF & CAF C2
mission, vision, & objectives for:
The development of systems, networks and sensors that Space/ JISR
enable operations within the Air Domain enabled by
Joint domains;
• DND IM/IT program; Sensor to Sensor to
Shooter CIS Knowledge
• Decision Support Systems;
• Intelligence-Surveillance -Recce Systems & Sensors;
Cyber/ EW
• RCAF Cyber Domain & Cyber Mission Assurance

Joint Targeting

 Every air platform should be viewed as a “node” on a broader network.

DADD Role & Responsibilities (high-level)

DADD 3 DADD 4 DADD 2

DADD 5

DADD 2: C4ISR Operations and Readiness

(Strategic A6) RCAF rep to other ECS/L1’s for IM/IT, Mil C2IS and IT Security requirements
DADD 3: C4ISR Plans
Provide guidance on C4ISR strategies and capability transformation.
DADD 4: Air Battle Management / C4ISR Projects
Progress projects & related activities in the areas of C4ISR, NORAD & Air Battle Management
DADD 5: RCAF Strategic Cyber Program
Provide advice and lead RCAF support of cyberspace operations, mission assurance and capability development
 DADD 3

C4ISR Plans
DADD 3 Roles and responsibilities

C4ISR Plans - Provide guidance on C4ISR strategies and

capability transformation.
Core Functions
1. Identify & develop requirements for RCAF MilC2IS & C4ISR systems
(evolve-transform)
2. Contribute to Departmental C4ISR initiatives for the management of CIS
3. Strategic inputs to policy and resource documents that impact RCAF C4ISR
4. RPAS PED/DGS-Canada Concept Development Lead
 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS) -
PROCESSING, EXPLOITATION, AND DISSEMINATION (PED)
PHASE PID SCOPE
RPAS PED concept and CIS solution to enable effective use of centralized PED resources in support of,
IP NO and responsive to, any domestic and/or deployed operations. Interoperable with US, UK and Australia.

SCOPE

SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER
DEPENDENCIES
- RPAS project will require final PED capability concept.
NOTIONAL Acquisition: TBD - This concept will have to be applicable to other Air Platforms
IN-YEAR
COST ISS: TBD - Alignment being done with overall CAF PED concept
SPENDING

OTHER
NEXUS
OVERALL RCAF, ADM(IM), CJOC, SOF, IMPACT
L1s:CFINTCOM, CFD
.
RFP
OGD:
RELEASE

CONTRACT Industry: TBD

AWARD

International: US DoD, FVEY

IOC JUN 21
ACTIONS
Interdependencies:
FOC JUN 25 Proof of Concept phase in progress (Trial findings to be inserted into Final Concept)
- Aligned with RPAS project development and milestones
ELE NEXT MILESTONES - Operational Capability Demonstrator during RPAS Definition (A2 Led)

LAST 26 Mar 8
UPDATE 19
 Concept of Operations - Air (Breather) ISR
BLOS

RPAS

DGS
DGS
UK
CANADA

DGS
DoD DCGS AUS

Rev. Jan 2017

RF- ISR data, imagery and product sharing connectivity Satellite dissemination CSD Coalition shared data base (or IICB)
ISR dissemination on available IP networks (lvl II and/or lvl III) ISR RF connectivity LOS or BLOS (platforms)
National PED Reach Back Capability

Consumers of National PED:

• GoC
• CJOC / CANSOFCOM / CFINTCOM
• National Targeting Centre
• Operational Theatres
• Components (ACC, MCC, LCC)
• OGD
• Allies
• UN

Operations Examples
• OP IMPACT, OP REASSURANCE
The RCAF will develop a
• SAR
PED concept in support
of RCAF rqmts while • NORAD
making sure it remains • Humanitarian Assistance (floods, fires)
aligned with the
centralized national PED RCAF Component of National PED
reach-back capability led
by the NTC project. • PED Flight/Squadron
• CP140
• RPAS
• Multi-Mission Aircraft
• Next Generation Fighter
 DADD 4

C4ISR Projects
DADD 4 Roles and Responsibilities

Air Battle Management / C4ISR Projects - Progress projects & related

activities in the areas of C4ISR, NORAD, Air Traffic Control and Air
battle management.
Core functions:
1. Develop options and define solutions for RCAF C4ISR/air battle
1930-1
management gaps;
2. Initiate and direct capital non-flying C4ISR projects;
3. Advice on strategic policy;
4. Maintain knowledge and awareness of current and future aerospace
requirements; and
5. Represent DADD and/or RCAF/CAF on applicable NORAD, NATO, and
other international R&D committees.
 CAOC Modernization
PHASE PID SCOPE
To deliver a modernized, robust and resilient CAOC weapon system that will support current and future
IP NO C2 requirements with the persistence to oversee activities across all 24 time zones, and provide
effective sustainment of airpower operations across the spectrum of conflict. This will be achieved by
SCOPE modernizing the weapon system in term of processes, technology and human resources.

SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER
DEPENDENCIES
NOTIONAL Acquisition: TBD
IN-YEAR
SPENDING COST ISS: TBD

OTHER
NEXUS
OVERALL L1s:RCAF IMPACT
RFP
OGD:
RELEASE

CONTRACT Industry:
AWARD

International: NORAD
IOC
ACTIONS
Interdependencies: NORAD Modernization
FOC 1. Preparation of the programmatic documentation required for submission to PMB for PA(ID).
2. Work with 1 CAD to address immediate deficiencies that can be resolved in the short-term (H1).
ELE NEXT MILESTONES

LAST 11 MAR
UPDATE 19
 Air Navigation Aid System Replacement (AIRNAS)
PHASE PID SCOPE
Replacement of aging navigation aids (TACANs and NDBs) at CAF Wings and airfields. Both of these
IP NO systems are utilized to ensure RCAF Main Operating Bases (MOBs) and aircrew remain operational.
TACANs are specifically required to ensure navigational capabilities enroute, located at strategically
SCOPE chosen locations.

SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER TACAN and NDB fleets have reached ELE with no replacement. GNSS capabilities are still not available
DEPENDENCIES
Acquisition: TBD to all RCAF aircraft fleets. These NAVAIDS also act as the redundancy to any failure of the now
NOTIONAL
IN-YEAR
ISS: TBD prevalent technologies (Global Navigation Satellite System). Due to their age, they face an increasing
SPENDING COST risk of critical failure with consequent impacts on domestic air operations. DME portion required for ILS.
OTHER
NEXUS ​NATO is postured to utilize TACAN until 2036.
OVERALL L1s: RCAF IMPACT
RCAF ​ILS systems utilize DME from TACAN
RFP
OGD:
RELEASE

CONTRACT
NavCanada, airlines, commercial and
Industry: private aviation
AWARD

International: NORAD
IOC
ILS approaches, ILS ACTIONS
Interdependencies: Replacement project
FOC ​Conducting a review of the strategic context, which will inform a decision to invest in new NAVAIDS,
sustain the current fleet, divest completely of NAVAIDS, or a mix of all three options.
ELE 2016 NEXT MILESTONES

LAST 10 Mar
UPDATE 19
 ILS Replacement
PHASE OA SCOPE
Project may replace legacy precision approach aids at CAF Wings and airfields. Options analysis will
IP YES examine the precision approach needs at all Wgs in order to ensure that a precision approach capability
is available at both a primary and alternate runway.
SCOPE

SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER
DEPENDENCIES
​W hile these old systems have an ELE of 2015, they continue to get by with enough spare parts (from
NOTIONAL Acquisition: $80M decommissioned NAVCAN sites) for sustainment over the short term. Due to the age of the parts, this is
IN-YEAR
SPENDING COST ISS: TBD considered at best, a stopgap mitigation.

OTHER
NEXUS
OVERALL L1s: IMPACT
RFP
OGD:
RELEASE

CONTRACT
Airlines, commercial and private
Dec 2023 Industry: aviation
AWARD

International:
IOC Mar 2025
ACTIONS
Interdependencies: TACAN, AirNAS project
FOC Mar 2027

ELE 2015 NEXT MILESTONES

DCB2 Mar 2020 PMB Mar 2021
LAST 10 Mar
UPDATE 19
 North Warning System (NWS) Replacement
PHASE PID SCOPE
​The replacement of the North Warning System.
IP NO

SCOPE

SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER
DEPENDENCIES
The overall ELE of the NWS is being re-baslined. NORAD has requested it be sustained until a future
NOTIONAL Acquisition: capability is operational.
IN-YEAR
SPENDING COST ISS:

OTHER
NEXUS
OVERALL L1s:RCAF, VCDS, CJOC, ADM(S&T) IMPACT
RFP
OGD:
RELEASE

CONTRACT Industry:
AWARD

International: NORAD, US DoD

IOC
ACTIONS
Interdependencies:
FOC Northern Approaches Surveillance Analysis of Alternatives (NAS AoA) sponsored by ACC. (CFD has
lead, RCAF/DADD supports via various WGs). Contract awarded on 14 May 2018 to MCR Federal LLC,
ELE 2025 NEXT MILESTONES in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton. Final report due in Dec 2019.
DRDC Sponsored All Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) S&T Program.
LAST 06 FEB
UPDATE 19
 Voice Switch for ATC Units
PHASE OA SCOPE
​To replace at least 25 Voice Communication Switch and 45 Voice Recorder systems ensuring a key
IP YES capability is maintained to support RCAF flight operations. With the Estimated Life Expectancy (ELE) of
#### the components fast approaching, the aging equipment will be replace with a common fleet of
SCOPE equipment, reducing training resources, as well as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and life cycle
management resources over the life of the systems.
SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER
DEPENDENCIES
This project is expected to enter PA(Def) in FY20/21
NOTIONAL Acquisition: $43M
IN-YEAR
SPENDING COST ISS: TBD

OTHER
NEXUS
OVERALL L1s:RCAF IMPACT
RFP
OGD: Transport Cananda
RELEASE

CONTRACT
Nav Canada, Harris, Frequentis,
Industry: Eventide Communications
AWARD

International: NATO, NORAD, 5 Eyes

IOC MAR 24
ACTIONS
Interdependencies:
FOC FEB 26

ELE 2020 NEXT MILESTONES

DCB 2 Sep 19 PMB FEB 20
LAST 11 MAR
UPDATE 19
 Tactical Integrated Command, Control, and Communication (Air) Project –
TIC3Air
PHASE OA SCOPE
​The Project will modernize and replace domestic G/A/G Air Traffic Management and Air Defence radio
IP YES networks, establish domestic Link-16 and Streaming Video (SV) communications Ground Entry Stations
(GESs); establish a deployable Link-16, Link-11 and SV GES capability; and provide a modular Link-16
SCOPE relay and Situational Awareness (SA) capability for the CC-150 Tankers (and future AAR platforms).

SCHED

COST
NO UPDATE

HR
ISSUES
RISK

INTER
DEPENDENCIES
NOTIONAL Acquisition: $180-$210 million
IN-YEAR
SPENDING COST ISS: À déterminer

OTHER
NEXUS
OVERALL L1s:RCAF, RCN, CA IMPACT
.
RFP
OGD: Transport Canada, Industry Canada
RELEASE

CONTRACT Industry: NAV Canada

MAY 22
AWARD

International: NATO, NORAD

IOC MAR 24
ACTIONS
Interdependencies:
FOC OCT 25 MND Expenditure Authority being sought for Definition Phase

ELE NEXT MILESTONES

PA(Def) - Spring Contract Spring
LAST 06 MAR MND 19 Award 22
UPDATE 19
 DADD 5

RCAF Strategic Cyber

DADD 5 Roles and Responsibilities

RCAF Cyber Program - Lead RCAF initiative to provide advice for

defensive and support to active cyberspace operations, mission
assurance and capability development

Core functions:

1. Shape and direct Cyber Mission Assurance Capabilities

2. Shape and direct the RCAF Cyber Defence Capabilities
3. Provide advice to the RCAF with respect to support to Active Cyber
Operations
4. Represent DADD / RCAF in applicable DND/CAF & international forums
RCAF Cyber Mission Assurance
DM & CDS ID on Cyber MA Program End State
Development of pan-DND/CAF Program
Measures to accomplish missions in a contested environment
• Prioritization of mission essential functions/critical assets
• Mapping mission dependence on the Cyber Domain (vital
ground/key terrain)
• Identifying vulnerabilities & threats
• Mitigating risks (with threat awareness): DCO-IDM,
Operational TTPs,…
• Exercise/Red Teaming
Program must develop cyber-resilient weapon systems and
infrastructure, and effective cyber and mission forces
Status Update
• RCAF Strategic direction provided in April 2018 across the Air
Force to build an RCAF Cyber MA program aligned with the
pan-DND/CAF program.
• DADD and RAWC developed an initial RCAF Cyber Mission
Assurance concept as part of the RCAF FD process. Received
approval in Nov 2018.
• Concept validation and experimentation continues in
2019/20.
• Expect an academic engagement with industry as part of the
2nd Air Cyber Mission Assurance Workshop in the NCR in Dec
2019, sponsored by RMC.

RCAF Cyber MA Mission Statement/Program End State

• The RCAF will develop and deliver, in coordination with the CAF Mission
Assurance Program, a comprehensive Cyber Resiliency Program to maintain air
and space operations’ freedom of manoeuver and accomplish essential mission
objectives in a contested cyber domain.
What problem are we trying to solve?

• Military missions are dependent on cyber-physical

systems.

• The implicit assumption was that our systems would

operate in a fundamentally permissive cyberspace
environment.

• The presence of a maneuvering enemy in cyberspace

that can impact military operations requires an
improved / different approach.

Overall Intent

Keep the impact of adversary cyber exploitation to an

acceptable level through the implementation of a
standardized program to identify, assess and mitigate
cyber risk to mission assurance.
RCAF Way Forward

• RCAF Comd issued an amendment (Frag Order) to the RCAF Campaign Plan to address
Cyber Mission Assurance (CMA) in Apr 2018.
• Initial RCAF CMA Concept has been developed (Jun 2018) and portions validated during
Exercise Cyber Flag 2018
• Next version of the RCAF Campaign Plan will have specific lines of effort identified for Cyber

The road ahead…

• RCAF makes the link between DCO and CMA

• RCAF focus is on the weapon systems and platforms
• Cyber resilience is separate from cyber security
• Airworthiness and readiness
• Learning by doing Limiting Factor = People
 Questions?
Colonel Nick Torrington-Smith
Director Air Domain Development (DADD)

Nick.Torrington-Smith@Forces.GC.CA

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