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More recently, on October 25, Historically, the RCN has been 2016, in partnership with MDA actively pursuing, on a very mod- System Ltd. and AeroVironment est and experimental basis, a Inc, DNR conducted a capability number of remote technology demonstration aboard HMCS applications, in each of the three Summerside where the AeroVir- maritime domains: Air, Surface, onment RQ-20 Puma was evalu- and Sub-Surface. In terms of the ated. undersea domain, the RCN has Despite less than favorable operated everything from side weather conditions, the demo scan sonars to remotely operated was a great success and the team vehicles, and continues to act- was able to demonstrate the ively participate in the develop- launch and recovery from a ment of these technologies. The Kingston-class, the quick re- RCN was also active in the 90’s deployment of the UAV, Electro- in developing remotely con- trolled surface targets and those Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) investments are now reaping real imagery beyond the visual hori- benefits for Canadian industry. zon, all while maintaining covert- In recent years, the RCN had ness of the aircraft. great success operating the Scan By conducting this demonstra- Eagle from our deployed frigates tion in a real maritime environ- by leveraging a contractual ment, it better informed the RCN mechanism that was put in place of the benefits and potential by the CAF to support our forces application of this relatively new in Afghanistan. Between 2012 technology for future missions. HMCS Summerside conducts UAV trials at sea on October 25, 2016. and 2014, the combined organic MS RONNIE KINNIE, FIS HALIFAX Current Unmanned Initiatives The Remote Minehunting and ISR capability resident in Hali- Disruptive Technology nology, Unmanned Systems have On the international scene, the fax-class frigates along with the Disposal System (RMDS) will be As technologies mature and the potential to positively impact RCN observed Exercise UN- embarked Unmanned Aerial a modular, stand-off Naval Mine evolve, the RCN is anticipating future maritime operations. They MANNED WARRIOR 2016 Systems (UAS) allowed the RCN Countermeasures (NMCM) cap- the gradual introduction of re- can increase both the survivabil- (UmW16) which was conducted to play a prominent role in ex- ability, designed to provide the motely piloted vehicles in all ity and lethality of our own on the Isle of Benbecuba, Scot- peditionary operations. Through full spectrum of Naval Mine three maritime dimensions. Such forces by increasing detection, land under the leadership of the cueing, detection, surveillance, Hunting operations and contrib- vehicles, known as unmanned communications, and engage- Royal Navy. and reporting from the shipborne ute to underwater domain aware- Scan Eagle UAS, over nine met- vehicles, will be well suited for a ment distances. UmW16 was a large-scale ness. A preliminary estimate is ric tons of illegal drugs were range of tasks that will greatly Under the leadership of the demonstration of maritime between $20 million to $40 mil- intercepted by HMC Ships Char- extend the Commander’s situ- RCN, the Director of Naval Re- autonomous systems, in a tactic- lion. lottetown, Toronto, and Regina. It ational awareness and potentially quirements (DNR) is embarking ally representative environment, The RCN ISTAR UAS will be proved to be an incredibly versat- contribute to the expansion of into several project initiatives. including unmanned air, surface, a shipborne, complementary, ile and important extension of the assigned areas of responsibility. They will see the delivery of a sub-surface vehicles and sensors. persistent, near-real time, over ship’s sensors and embarked It is envisaged that unmanned complementary warfighting In line with the UK Strategic the horizon, Intelligence, Surveil- aircraft. systems will also comprise an capability to ships at sea by hav- Defence and Security Review lance, Target Acquisition and It also allowed the RCN to essential component of a joint ing a level of autonomy between direction on innovation and De- Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capab- learn valuable lessons on how to force’s constellation of intelli- maritime unmanned systems, fence exports, the UK RN invited ility that will enhance self-de- employ this capability, how to gence, reconnaissance, surveil- persistence, and expendability in industry, academia and certain fence for deployed HMC Ships integrate into the maritime and lance, and potentially Naval Fire order to enhance ships survivab- Defence partners, including the along with generating a strategic- littoral battle space, and how to Support assets, performing tasks ility along with generating a US Navy, to safely experiment ally relevant tactical advantage operate in conjunction with an in very high risk environments, strategically relevant tactical and demonstrate the potential for commanders at sea across the embarked maritime helicopter. It delivering precision weapons, advantage for commanders at sea offered by maritime autonomous full spectrum of operations. is a great force multiplier for a and conducting post-attack battle across the full spectrum of opera- systems within the Joint Warrior A preliminary estimate is single ship or for a Naval Task damage assessment. Notwith- tions. (JW) operational environment in between $100 million to $249 Group. standing being a disruptive tech- UAV Capability Demonstration order to explore the feasibility million. CAF Veterans who completed Basic Training and are Honorably Discharged are eligible for the CANEX No Interest Credit Plan.(OAC) LE MAGASIN MILITAIRE DU CANADA CANADA’S MILITARY STORE CANEX WINDSOR PARK | 902-465-5414 2 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 28, 2016 HMCS Halifax enters Irving dry dock for integral upgrades to ship capability By SLt Laura Elliott, combined and coordinated effort The doors were then closed HMCS Halifax of the entire ship’s company. This and the water pumped out of the is a slow time evolution that often dock at a rate of approximately On Thursday, October 20, after requires a long day’s work and a 20ft/hr and after some final align- months of rigorous effort and significant amount of time spent ment checks by the divers she many long hours spent de-storing waiting. The tide must be high was finally resting on her blocks the ship, the members of HMCS enough for the ship to clear the at 4 p.m. When asked her opinion Halifax made the final prepara- dock as it is maneuvered inside. on the success of the docking, tions to depart HMC Dockyard The morning commenced with HMCS Halifax’s engineering for the Irving dry dock for an the last possible de-storing efforts officer Lt(N) Cynthia Caborn extended docking period. Halifax prior to departing, then the brow observed, “The hard work put is expected to be at Irving until was landed and the ship cold forward by the team resulted in a summer 2017 to complete neces- moved to the Irving graving dock well-executed evolution. The sary work and upgrades, with the with the help of tugs supplied weather was perfect, everything main focus being the installation through the Halifax Queen’s occurred on time, and there were of Integrated Platform Manage- Harbour Master. absolutely no surprises.” ment System (IPMS). Halifax is Once Halifax was secured in Overall the docking of HMCS the last of Canadian Patrol Frig- the dock, blocks and tackles were Halifax was a great success and ates to acquire this upgraded rigged to adjust the alignment of the crew eagerly awaits her return capability. When asked about the HMCS Halifax enters dry dock in Halifax Shipyard to complete neces- the ship over her blocks. Follow- so they may again take her to sea integration of IPMS to the ship, sary work and upgrades. ing that, the tugs were slipped and with enhanced capability and Marine Systems Engineering SUBMITTED cleared the camber. renewed vigour. Phase VI, SLt Parker Stutely expressed his interest with the and look forward to future mem- pler Speed Log and the installa- upcoming improvement to his bers of HMCS Halifax being able tion of new chillers. ship. to use this modernized system.” The completion of this routine RCN attends “After spending most of my While docked, Halifax will maintenance will ensure that sailing career in Halifax, IMCS is also be fulfilling her five-year Halifax will be prepared to rise to something that I have worked maintenance period to advance the challenges of future training lost ordnance-46 with on a regular basis. I have had other ship systems with updated and operations. By Peter Mallett, The crew dumped the ord- the opportunity to sail on other kit such as reverse osmosis desal- Docking a warship is a com- The Lookout Staff nance in the ocean and then the ships and be exposed to IPMS ination rods, an upgraded Dop- plicated evolution requiring the pilot set the plane on autopilot The crew of HMCS Yellowknife targeting it to crash into a remote will be heading to B.C.’s north area near Mount Kologe before coast later this month to investig- he and the crew bailed out of the ate reports of submerged Cold- plane. The decision by the pilot War era ordnance. to drop the ordnance in the ocean The ordnance is believed to be was made because the crew were part of a B4 weapon jettisoned by uncertain of their proximity to a U.S.