Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Uncrewed Multi-Platform Sensor Fusion Minefield Detection Systems
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$972,659.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 7, 2024 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
Funding will support concept development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking early-stage solutions for detecting mines and other obstacles in modern minefields, and clearing a route through the minefield by defeating them in some manner. Technologies developed will support capabilities in Ukraine as well as advance the capabilities of the CAF in future minefield breaching or clearance initiatives.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking early-stage solutions (Technology Readiness Level 1-6) for detecting mines and other obstacles in modern minefields, and clearing a route through the minefield by defeating them in some manner. Technologies developed will support capabilities in Ukraine as well as advance the capabilities of the CAF in future minefield breaching or clearance initiatives.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2C 1K3
Reference Number:
018-2024-2025-Q3-CD1-033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULC.
Program:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Concept Development
Program Purpose:
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build a network of expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs.