Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada have formed a strategic alliance to deliver the next-generation Multi-Mission and ASW aircraft for the CMMA program.
Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada have formed a strategic partnership to deliver the next-generation Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) program. This collaboration brings together two established Canadian companies with extensive networks and a proven track record in specialized aircraft delivery.
Bombardier Defense, known for its reliable and interoperable platforms, has successfully provided specialized aircraft to defense contractors and governments worldwide, including the United States and Germany. Leveraging its expertise, Bombardier will utilize the highly efficient and agile Global 6500 aircraft as the foundation for the CMMA. This next-generation aircraft features advanced engines, long range, high endurance, and improved fuel efficiency. With over 10 different mission types already deployed across the globe, the Global family of aircraft is renowned for its ability to perform in all weather conditions with full mission payload and offers exceptional speed, range, and endurance.
General Dynamics Mission Systems, building on Canada’s investment in the modernized CP140 Block IV and CH-148 Cyclone, will contribute its integrated mission systems to the aircraft. This Canadian design, known for its operational success, will serve as the basis for integrating modernized sensors and systems, enabling Canada to maintain a competitive edge. The collaboration aims to provide a future-proof platform that meets Canada’s emergent needs and ensures operational relevance through the mid-century.
“Canadians deserve a leading-edge fleet for their Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft program. Bombardier is eager to take on this opportunity to deliver a state-of-the-art platform. This is a generational opportunity for a Canadian company to leverage its Made-In-Canada Global 6500 aircraft, renowned for their outstanding performance and customized mission enhancers for each client. Having Bombardier work on CMMA is the right choice from an aircraft performance standpoint, and also, an opportunity for Canada to foster innovation, bolster its capabilities and support talent across Canada’s aerospace industry from coast to coast to coast,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice-President of Aircraft Sales and Defence, Bombardier Defense.
Joel Houde, Vice President and General Manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems–International, emphasized the company’s longstanding commitment to providing solutions for Canada’s defense requirements. Houde stated that the partnership creates a generational opportunity to combine General Dynamics’ trusted mission systems with Bombardier’s aircraft, ultimately delivering a made-in-Canada solution that supports Canada’s multi-mission airborne needs and provides exportable capabilities.
“For decades, General Dynamics has been proud to provide solutions to Canada’s defense requirements. This new partnership unlocks a generational opportunity to couple our leading edge, trusted mission systems to ultimately provide a made-in-Canada solution that supports Canada’s multi-mission airborne needs into the future, while creating a readily exportable capability that will benefit Canada in so many other ways.” said Joel Houde, Vice President and General Manager, General Dynamics Mission Systems–International.
The collaboration between Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada brings together their expertise to deliver the latest in airborne mission management technology, ensuring Canada’s leadership in the ASW and ISR domains. In addition to meeting Canada’s multi-mission aircraft needs, this partnership will have significant benefits for the Pan-Canadian aerospace ecosystem. It will create high-quality jobs, provide opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, and support scientific communities and educational institutions across the country.
With a competitive acquisition process and lower operating costs, the partnership aims to achieve Canada’s multi-mission aircraft requirements through the cross-decking of existing mission system capabilities onto the high-performance, modern Global 6500 aircraft. This approach represents a low-risk, evolutionary solution.
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The collaboration is a prime example of industry engagement in the CMMA procurement process, which allows the Government of Canada to explore options and evaluate proposals. The Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada partnership brings forward a Canadian-based platform with world-leading capabilities in ASW, ISR, and operational efficiencies, leveraging the advanced features of the Global 6500 aircraft.
