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List of equipment of the Canadian Armed Forces

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This is a list of equipment currently in use by the Canadian Armed Forces. It includes the land equipment in use by the Canadian Army and Primary Reserve, the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, the Canadian Joint Operations Command, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Individual equipment

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Uniform equipment
CG634  Canada Combat helmet Canadian version of the SPECTRA helmet originally produced by GSI/MSA.[1][2] Standard issue combat helmet of the Canadian Forces.[1]
CM735
 United Kingdom
 Canada		 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  United States Combat helmet 44,500 Selected in March 2023 for the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program. Options and follow-on orders bring total purchased to over 44,000 helmets and 100,000 helmet covers as of March 2026.[9][10][11]
CVCMH  Canada Vehicle crew helmet Canadian designation Canadian Vehicle Crew Modular Helmet.[4] Modular helmet issued to Canadian Army vehicle crews.[12]
Fragmentation Protective Vest[13]  Canada Body armour 31,000[14] Commercial name Model 4100.[15] Manufactured by Pacific Safety Systems.[16]
Sniper Body Armour System  Canada Body armour 319 Used exclusively by Canadian Forces snipers. Option for an additional 240 systems.[17] System consists of the SBAS External Carrier, SBAS Plate Carrier, and SBAS Ballistic Panel.[18][19][20]
Military Police Body Armour  Canada Body armour Used exclusively by Canadian Forces Military Police.[21]
Tactical Vest  Canada Carrier rig 50,246[14] Manufactured by Fellfab Ltd.[22][23][14]
C5 CBRN Low Burden Mask[24]  Canada Gas mask 77,800[25] Includes 155,600 filter canisters.[25]
C4 CBRN Mask[26]  Canada Gas mask Used C7A filter canisters.[25]
Horizon 1 Chemical Warfare Coverall  Canada NBC suit 50,000[27] Originally purchased in 2004. Manufactured by Pacific Safety Systems.[16] Due to be replaced.[28][29]
CADPAT MT  Canada Camouflage Selected as new primary camouflage pattern of Canadian Army
Tools and melee weapons
CAN bayonet 2000  Canada Bayonet/combat knife Replaced C7 knife-bayonet after 2004, used with C7A2 and C8A3.[30][31]
Gerber soldiers' multi-tool  Canada Multi-tool 53,853[32] 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][33]
SOG multi-tool  Canada Multi-tool Matte black stainless steel multi-tool with explosive detonator crimper, locking blades, and a saw blade.[33]
Radios and communications equipment
Rheinmetall Canada Argus Integrated Soldier System suite  Canada Networked soldier system 2,888[34] 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][37]
Harris Falcon III PRC-152A  United States Personal role radio Purchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.[38]
Selex Personal Role Radio  Italy
 United Kingdom		 Personal role radio 7,200[39] 1,200 originally purchased followed by 6,000 additional units in 2006.[39][40]
Harris Falcon III PRC-117G  United States Manpack radio Purchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.[38]
Harris Falcon III RF-7800H  United States Manpack radio Purchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.[38]
Harris PRC-117F(C)  United States Manpack radio 100 Originally purchased with satellite antennas in 2005.[41]
Specialized equipment
Allen-Vanguard EOD9  Canada Bomb suit [42][43][44][45]
Minelab F3 C Australia Mine detector 600[46] [46][47]
T-11 Parachute System  United States
 Canada		 Parachute 600[48]
CT-2 Parachute  Canada Parachute [49]
CT-1 Parachute  Canada Parachute [50][51]
CT-6 Military Freefall Parachute  Canada Parachute [50]
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Small arms

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Pistols
SIG Sauer P320[52]  United States Pistol 9×19mm NATO C22
C24		 19,700 Initially used only by CANSOFCOM.[53] In Oct. 2022, contract awarded for additional P320s(Canadian designation C22) 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.[54][55][56]
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5  West Germany Submachine gun 9×19mm NATO MP5-N[57]
MP5A2
MP5A3
MP5SD		 Issued primarily to naval boarding parties and CANSOFCOM.[58][59][60]
FN Herstal

P90

  Belgium Personal defence weapon 5.7x28mm NATO Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.[61]
Assault rifles and carbines
Colt Canada C7

 Canada Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO C7
C7A1[62]
C7A2[63]		 C7 originally issued in 1984, and C7A1 in 1990.[64] C7A2 is a mid-life upgrade based on early experience in the War in Afghanistan, and is the standard issue assault rifle of the Canadian Forces.[65]
Colt Canada C8  Canada Assault rifle/Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO C8
C8A1
C8FTHB
C8SFW[66]
C8A3[67]
C8IUR		 C8A3 is a mid-life upgrade to earlier C8 models, and is the standard-issue carbine of the Canadian Forces.[67]
Colt Canada CMAR  Canada Assault rifle/Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO C25 (GS)
C26 (FS) [68]		 Selected under the CMAR program to replace C7A2s and C8A3s in March, 2026. Plans are to purchase 16,195 in the Full Spectrum (FS) configuration intended for front-line combat roles, and 49,207 of the General Service (GS) variant intended for broader use across the CAF.[69][70][68]
Patrol rifles
Colt Canada C19  Finland
 Canada		 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  United States Pump-action shotgun 12-gauge 870P Tactical shotgun for close-quarters combat and obstacle breaching.[58][73]
Benelli M3  Italy Pump-action/semi-automatic shotgun 12-gauge Super 90 Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.[58][60]
Machine guns
FN/Colt Canada C9  Belgium
 Canada		 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  Belgium
 Canada		 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  United States 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 C20 DMR  Canada 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.[82][83]
SAKO TRG M10 Rifle  Finland
 Canada		 Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO,
.338 Lapua Magnum		 229 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.[84][85]
Accuracy International AW  United Kingdom Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO AWP AWP variant used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.[60]
McMillan TAC-50  United States Anti-material rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Canadian designation C15 Long-Range Sniper Weapon.[57]
Barrett M82A1  United States Anti-material rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.[60]
Portable anti-tank weapons
M72 LAW  United States
Norway Norway		 Disposable anti-tank weapon 66mm M72A5[86]

M72C7[87]

 Canadian designation M72A5-C1.[86]
AT4  Sweden Disposable anti-tank weapon 84mm Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.[60]
Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle  Sweden Recoilless rifle 84mm M2
M3
M4		 M3 version used by Regular Forces, M2 version by Primary Reserve.[88] M4 version in use with CANSOFCOM.[89] Additional order of M4 for Canadian Army in May 2025.[90]
ATGMs
Spike Israel Israel Anti-tank guided missile 130mm Spike-LR[91] Procured in 2016 by CANSOFCOM and used in Operation Impact.[92][93] Further purchase made in 2023 for the Canadian Brigade in Latvia.[94]
BGM-71 TOW  United States Anti-tank guided missile 152mm Around 40 with Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) currently in service.[80] Estimated 33,000 missiles in storage until 2025.[95]
Grenades and explosives
Diemaco M203A1  United States
 Canada		 Under-barrel grenade launcher 40mm Variant of the Colt M203 produced by Colt Canada.[96]
Heckler & Koch GMG  Germany
 Canada		 Automatic grenade launcher 40mm Canadian designation C16 Close Area Suppression System. License built by Rheinmetall Defence Canada. 304 in service with the Canadian Army.[97]
M67 Grenade  United States
 Canada		 Hand grenade 64mm Canadian designation C13 grenade.[98][99]
C8 Smoke Grenade  Canada Smoke grenade N/A Produced by General Dynamics Canada.[100]
C19 Defensive Command Detonated Weapon  United States
 Canada		 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.[101][102][103]
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Vehicles

Armoured fighting vehicles

See Tanks of Canada for additional details and discussion.

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Leopard 2A6M/2A6M C2  Germany 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.[104][105]
Leopard 2A4/2A4M  West Germany 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.[104] 20 upgraded to 2A4M CAN version with extra belly armour for mine protection, additional modular armour and other enhancements.[106] A total of 42 tanks have been retained for training.[107][108] In January, 2023 four Leopard 2A4s were donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a second batch of four was donated in February 2023, for a total of eight tanks, reducing the number of Leopard 2A4s in Canadian service to 54.[109]
TLAV M113A3/MTVL  United States Armoured personnel carrier 73 (in 2023)[110] 1,143 M113A1 series vehicles originally purchased in the 1960s and 1970s. Additional M113A2 series vehicles purchased in the 1980s, alongside an upgrade program for existing M113A1 series vehicles to the M113A2 standard. Of these, 289 vehicles were upgraded in the 2000s to the M113A3 & MTVL standard under the Armoured Personnel Carrier Life Extension (APCLE) Program and later designated the Tracked Light Armoured Vehicle (TLAV) series.[111][112] Only 135 in service as of 2015.[113] Includes 33 M577A3 Command Post vehicles.[114] To be replaced by the LAV 6.0 ACSV between 2020 and 2025.[115]
Bison  Canada Armoured personnel carrier 155[116]: 31  199 originally purchased in 1990, with 198 re-built and re-roled from 2004 to 2010.[117][118] 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).[114][117][119] To be replaced by the LAV 6.0 ACSV between 2020 and 2025.[115]
Coyote  Canada Reconnaissance vehicle 56[120]: 31  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.[121][122]
LAV 6.0  Canada Infantry fighting vehicle 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).[123] Additional 66 vehicles are being upgraded to LAV 6.0 standard under the LAV Recce Surveillance System (LRSS) program by 2020.[122][113][124][125]
LAV 6.0 ACSV  CanadaInfantry support vehicle550 on order[126]Replacement for M113 and Bison vehicles.[127] Order for 360 vehicles placed with General Dynamics Canada in August 2019.[128] 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. At Oct. 2025, 128 vehicles had been delivered.[129] A further 190 vehicles were ordered in July 2026, bringing the total future fleet to 550.[126]
TAPV  Canada Armoured patrol vehicle 500 193 in Reconnaissance configuration, and 307 in General Utility configuration. A total of 364 are equipped with Protector RWS.[130] Used for reconnaissance, troop transport, command & control, VIP transport, patrolling, and military police duties.[131][132]
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Engineering vehicles and equipment

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ARV 3 M[133]  GermanyArmoured recovery vehicle11Converted 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.[105][134][135] A Leopard 2-based ARV was donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2023, reducing the number in Canadian service to 11.[109]
WISENT 2  GermanyArmoured engineer vehicle18Converted from Leopard 2A4s purchased from the Netherlands in 2007. FFG Canada was awarded a contract for the conversion in May 2012.[108][136]
ARV Taurus  GermanyArmoured recovery vehicle8(?)Uses Leopard 1 chassis.[137] Only 8 remained in service in 2015.[138] All were due to be phased out by 2018. Current status unknown.[113]
Cougar H JERRV  United States
 South Africa		 Armoured engineer vehicle 7[114] 40 originally purchased as part of the Expedient Route Opening Capability set of vehicles.[139][140] Remaining vehicles upgraded with WOLF IED Detect & Defeat system after 2017.[46]
Buffalo A2  United States
 South Africa		 Mine clearing system 5[114] 19 originally purchased.[140] Part of the Expedient Route Opening Capability set of vehicles.[141]
Husky  South Africa Mine clearing system 5 Part of the Expedient Route Opening Capability set of vehicles.[142]
Galion 850 series[143]  United StatesRoad graderN/ATo 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.[144]
Krupp KMK 2025[145]  GermanyCrane20[146]Militarized vehicles originally purchased in 1992.[146]

To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project.[144]

JCB JS130  United Kingdom Tracked excavator 6[147]

To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project.[144]

JCB 220X  United Kingdom Tracked excavator 2[147]

To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project.[144]

Arva Industries MPEV  CanadaFront-end loader/Backhoe loader27[148]Canadian designation Multi-Purpose Engineering Vehicle. Can be equipped with Armet armoured cab kit.[149]

To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project.[144]

Felix Technologies Compact Tracked Loader  Canada Compact tracked loader 1[150]

To be replaced under the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project.[144]

Medium Floating Bridge/Medium Floating Raft[151]  Germany Ribbon floating bridge N/A Purchased in early 1980s.[152] Includes Boat, Bridge Erection (BBE) engineering boat, and can be configured as a floating bridge or ferry.[151][153] Used as a support bridge.[154]

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.[155]

WFEL Medium Girder Bridge[153]  United Kingdom Medium girder bridge N/A Used as a support bridge.[154]

To be replaced under the Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM) project.[155]

ACROW 700XS Bridge[156][153][157]  United States Bailey bridge N/A Used as a Line of Communication (LoC) bridge.[154]

To be replaced under the Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM) project.[155]

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Utility vehicles

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M-Gator[158]  United States Light utility vehicle/All-terrain vehicle 48[citation needed] Used by the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force.[159][35]
MRZR-D  United States Light utility vehicle/All-terrain vehicle 36[160] Includes 12 tactical trailers,[161] these vehicles are used by light infantry battalions.[160][162]

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.[163]

DAGOR  United States Light utility vehicle 62[164] Canadian designation Ultra Light Combat Vehicle. All purchased in 2017 and 2018. Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.[164][165]
HMMWV  United States Light utility vehicle N/A Includes M1113 SOV and Up-Armored variants.[166][167] Life extended until 2024.[168] Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.[169] To be replaced by 60 JLTV through US Foreign Military Sale approved in August 2025.[170][171]
ASUV  Japan Sport utility vehicle 27[citation needed] Up-armoured variant of Toyota Land Cruiser 200. Canadian designation Armoured Sport Utility Vehicle. Used exclusively by CJOC.[172]
LUVW MilCOTS  United States 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.[173]

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.[174]

LUVW SMP  Germany Light utility vehicle 1,159[175] Replaced the Bombardier Iltis.[173] Based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.[176] 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.[174]
Bv206[177]  Sweden Tracked utility vehicle 14[113] First used in combat during Operation Anaconda in March, 2002. 78 originally purchased.[178] 14 rebuilt in late 2000s and expected to last into early 2020s.[113]

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.[179]

Infantry Squad Vehicle United States United States Light utility vehicle 90[180] 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.[181][182]
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Logistics vehicles

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LSVW  Canada Light support vehicle 1,333[113] Based on Iveco model 40.10 with trailer units. 2,879 originally procured.[183][184]

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.[185]

MSVS MilCOTS  United States 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.[186][187][188] These vehicles are intended for domestic, peacetime use by the Canadian Army Primary Reserve.[189]
MSVS SMP  France Canada Medium logistics vehicle 1,587[186] 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.[190][191] 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).[192] Main production in France by Renault Trucks (Marolles-en-Hurepoix), shipped to Canada for final integration.[193]
HLVW  Canada Heavy logistics vehicle 591[113] Based on Steyr 1491 Percheron truck chassis and built under license by Urban Transportation Development Corporation. 1,212 originally purchased.[194]

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.[185]

AHSVS  Germany Armoured Heavy Support Vehicle Systems 86 Includes 12 tank transports and 5 heavy recovery vehicles.[195] Option for additional 26.[196]

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.[185]

Western Star 4900 series[197]  United States Heavy engineer support vehicles 59[188] Used to transport Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (Advanced Double-pass Portable Reverse-Osmosis Water Purification Unit).[198]

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.[185]

Mercedes-Benz Zetros  Germany Canada Light/Heavy logistics vehicles 1,500[199] 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 2026 to 2028, with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by 2027 to 2029, and Full Operational Capability (FOC) by 2029 to 2031.[200][201]
RMMV HX44M Heavy Recovery Vehicle  Germany Canada Heavy Recovery vehicles 100 To replace the HLVW recovery vehicles and AHSVS heavy recovery vehicles under the Enhanced Recovery Capability Project, with two Contracts awarded to Rheinmetall Canada Inc. in November 2024 for a HX2 series-based platform. A total of 85 HX44M (8x8) Heavy Recovery vehicles and associated equipment such as 24 modular armoured cabin (MAC) kits, 85 heavy towing and recovery modules, associated ancillary equipment and integrated logistics support are to be delivered beginning in 2027. Options to procure 15 additional vehicles and modular armoured cabins were subsequently exercised.[202][203][204]
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Unmanned ground systems

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ROMECS  Canada Remotely-operated Mine clearance system 4[46] Canadian designation Remotely Operated Mechanical Explosive Clearance System.[205] Replaced Aardvark JFSU, 4 in service as of 2015.[46]
MATS  Canada 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.[206] Used exclusively by the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit.[207]
Telerob tEODor  Germany EOD robot 25[208] Largest EOD robot in Canadian Army service, to remain in service until around 2030.[209][210]
Allen-Vanguard MkIII  Canada EOD robot N/A Mid-sized EOD robot.[209][211]
ECA Cobra Mk2 France EOD robot 20[212] Mini-sized EOD robot, due to be retired after 2025.[209][213]
ECA CAMELEON LG France EOD robot 9 Small EOD robot. 9 originally purchased, with an option for 4 more.[213]
Nexter NERVA-LG France Multi-purpose robot 9[214] Multi-purpose robot capable of changing roles depending on the installed modules.
Nexter NERVA-XX France Multi-purpose robot 79[214] Multi-purpose robot capable of changing roles depending on the installed modules.
iRobot SROV  United States CBRN reconnaissance robot 20 Canadian designation Small Remotely Operated Vehicles.[215]
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Unmanned aerial systems

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RQ-21 Blackjack  United States Medium unmanned aerial vehicle10[114][216]Canadian designation CU-172 Blackjack.[217] 1 system with 5 aircraft acquired in 2016.[218] A second system with 5 aircraft ordered in 2019 for delivery in summer 2022.[216][219] The DND was also the first international customer for the UAS.[220]
RQ-11B Raven  United States Miniature UAV 15[221] Canadian designation CU-179 Raven-B.[222]
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.[223]
Teal 2  United States Miniature UAV 50 Acquired in 2024 by both Army and RCN for ISTAR tasks.[224][225]
AeroVironment Switchblade
 United States Loitering munition N/A In Feb. 2025, a $67m contract awarded for an unknown quantity of Switchblade 300 and 600 loitering munitions systems to be deployed in Latvia.[226]
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Aircraft

Further information: Royal Canadian Air Force

All Canadian Forces aircraft, except for small unmanned aerial vehicles,[221] fall under the command of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[227][228]

Sensors

Radars

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EL/M-2084 STAR Israel Israel 3D AESA multi-function radar 10[229] Canadian designation AN/MPQ-504 Medium Range Radar.[229] Trailer-mounted multi-function radar used for counter-battery and air surveillance roles. Operated by the 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support).[230]
AN/TPQ-49 LCMR
 United States Counter-battery radar N/A Canadian designation Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar.[231] Purchased in 2007 from the United States Army via Foreign Military Sales.[232][233]
AN/PPS-5C MSTAR  United Kingdom
 United States		 Surface surveillance radar 200[234] 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.[235] Version 3 currently deployed on the Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle.[234] Version 6 to be integrated on the LAV 6.0 under the LAV Reconnaissance Surveillance Systems project.[235]
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Passive sensors

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HALO Acoustic Weapon Locating System  United Kingdom Acoustic artillery sensor N/A Canadian designation Weapon Locating Sensor Acoustic Sensor.[232] Entered service in 2010.[233][236]
Persistent Surveillance System  Canada Electro-optical surveillance system 8[46] Includes aerostat-mounted electro-optical surveillance system and tower-mounted electro-optical/radar surveillance system.[237][238]
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Artillery and air defence

Field artillery

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L16  United KingdomMortar 81mm218[239]Systems currently being reassigned from the Royal Canadian Artillery to Regular Force and Primary Reserve infantry battalions.[240]
C3 Close Support Gun  United StatesHowitzer 105mm93[239]Upgraded C1 Howitzer, a Canadian built version of the American M101 howitzer.[241] Used as training guns, and to support Parks Canada in clearing avalanches.[242]
LG1 Mark II  FranceHowitzer 105mm28[239]The LG1 was upgraded to the Mark II standard in 2005 to increase reliability and lifespan.[citation needed]
M777  United KingdomHowitzer 155mm33[239]XM982 Excalibur 155mm artillery shells purchased for use with the M777.[243] Four of original 37 guns were donated to Ukraine but will be replenished.[244]
M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System  United States Multiple launch rocket system 227mm GMLRS

610mm ATACMS

 A US Foreign Military Sale was approved in Oct. 2025 in response to a Canadian request to buy 26 HIMARS launchers, 328 GMLRS pods, 64 ATACMS pods, and related equipment.[245] The formal contract was reportedly signed in Jan. 2026, and in Apr. 2026 production of HIMARS for Canada was confirmed in DoD contract announcements.[246] [247]The Canadian Army is planning to take delivery of the first systems in 2029.[246][248]
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Air defence systems

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RBS 70 NG
 Sweden 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.[249][250]
Falcon Shield  United Kingdom 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.[249][251]
ORION-H9  Singapore 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.[249][252]
CACI BEAM 3.0  United States 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.[249]
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