Local biological defence system
Project summary
The local biological defence system will give the Canadian Armed Forces the ability to detect, classify, and monitor biological warfare agents. This will enable task forces of all sizes, whether static or mobile, to operate successfully in an environment where a biological threat is present.
Project phases
Currently in Phase 2: Options analysis
Identification
- 2012
Options analysis
- 2013
Definition
- 2018
Implementation
- Implementation: 2021
- Request for proposal release: 2022
- Contract award: 2022
- Final delivery: 2025
Close-out
- To be determined
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Additional information
Project updates
- The project is currently in the options analysis phase.
Benefiting Canadian industry
Benefits to the Canadian industry will be defined in the request for proposal.
Technical information
The system will have four types of sensors:
- point sensors
- air samplers
- air classifiers
- standoff sensors
Project costs
To be determined