List of equipment of the Canadian Army
Introduction MThe following is an extensive list of equipment currently in use by the Canadian Army and Primary Reserve. It also includes the land equipment in use by the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, the Canadian Joint Operations Command, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Individual equipment +ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotesUniform equipmentCG634framelessCombat helmetCanadian version of the SPECTRA helmet originally produced by GSI/MSA. Standard issue combat helmet of the Canadian Forces.CM735Combat helmet16,001Improved variant of the CG634 produced by NP Aerospace and Morgan Advanced Materials.Galvion Batlskin CaimanCombat helmet2,100Selected in March 2023 for the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program. Up to 8,400 further helmets may be purchased over five years if all options are exercised.CVCMHVehicle crew helmetCanadian designation '''Canadian Vehicle Crew Modular Helmet.''' Modular helmet issued to Canadian Army vehicle crews.Fragmentation Protective VestBody armour31,000Commercial name Model 4100.Manufactured by Pacific Safety Systems.Sniper Body Armour SystemBody armour319Used exclusively by Canadian Forces snipers. Option for an additional 240 systems. System consists of the SBAS External Carrier,  SBAS Plate Carrier, and SBAS Ballistic Panel.Military Police Body ArmourBody armourUsed exclusively by Canadian Forces Military Police.Tactical VestCarrier rig50,246Manufactured by Fellfab Ltd.C5 CBRN Low Burden MaskGas mask77,800Includes 155,600 filter canisters.C4 CBRN MaskGas maskUsed C7A filter canisters.Horizon 1 Chemical Warfare CoverallNBC suit50,000Originally purchased in 2004.Manufactured by Pacific Safety Systems. Due to be replaced.CADPAT MTCamouflageSelected as new primary camouflage pattern of Canadian Army Tools and melee weaponsCAN Bayonet 2000Bayonet/Combat knifeReplaced C7 knife-bayonet after 2004, used with C7A2 and C8A3.Gerber Soldiers' Multi-ToolMulti-tool53,853Stainless 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.Gerber Multi-ToolMulti-toolMatte black stainless steel multi-tool with explosive detonator crimper, locking blades, and a saw blade.Radios and communications equipmentRheinmetall Canada Argus Integrated Soldier System SuiteNetworked soldier system2,888Each 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.Harris Falcon III PRC-152APersonal role radioPurchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.Selex Personal Role RadioframelessPersonal role radio7,2001,200 originally purchased followed by 6,000 additional units in 2006.Harris Falcon III PRC-117GframelessManpack radioPurchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.Harris Falcon III RF-7800HManpack radioPurchased in 2014 as part of the Falcon III tactical radio system.Harris PRC-117F(C)framelessManpack radio100Originally purchased with satellite antennas in 2005.Specialized equipmentAllen-Vanguard EOD9framelessBomb suitMinelab F3 CMine detector600T-11 Parachute SystemframelessParachute600CT-2 ParachuteParachuteCT-1 ParachuteParachuteCT-6 Military Freefall ParachuteParachute
Small arms +ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreVariantsQuantityNotesPistolsFN Browning GP9170pxPistol9x19mm NATO12,738 (2017)Manufactured by John Inglis and Company in Toronto in the 1940s. Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 beginning May 2023.SIG Sauer P225/P6170pxPistol9x19mm NATOAcquired in 1991 for the Canadian Forces Military Police, naval boarding parties, aircrews, and general officers.SIG Sauer P226161x161pxPistol9x19mm NATOP226P228P229Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.C22170pxPistol9x19mm NATO7,000 (option for 9,500 more)Initially used only by CANSOFCOM. Later replaced the Hi-Power as the general service pistol for the Canadian Armed Forces, designated C22.Contract awarded Oct. 2022 for 7,000 units, with options for further 9,500.Deliveries began in May 2023.Submachine gunsHeckler & Koch MP5170pxSubmachine gun9x19mm NATOMP5-N----MP5A2MP5A3MP5SDIssued primarily to naval boarding parties and CANSOFCOM.FN HerstalP90170pxPersonal defence weapon5.7x28mm FNUsed exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.Assault rifles and carbinesColt Canada C7 170x170pxAssault rifle5.56×45mm NATOC7C7A1C7 originally issued in 1984, and C7A1 in 1990.Colt Canada C7A2170pxAssault rifle5.56x45mm NATOStandard issue assault rifle of the Canadian Forces.Colt Canada C8170pxAssault rifle/Carbine5.56x45mm NATOC8C8A1C8FTHBC8SFWC8A3C8IURC8A3 is a mid-life upgrade to earlier C8 models, and is the standard issue carbine of the Canadian Forces.Patrol riflesColt Canada C19170pxBolt-action rifle7.62x51mm NATOLicensed-built version of the Tikka T3.Standard issue rifle of the Canadian Rangers.ShotgunsRemington 870170x170pxPump-action shotgun12-gauge870PTactical shotgun for close-quarters combat and obstacle breaching.Benelli M3170pxPump-action/semi-automatic shotgun12-gaugeSuper 90Used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.Machine gunsFN/Colt Canada C9170pxSquad automatic weapon5.56x45mm NATOC9C9A1C9A2Standard issue infantry support weapon. C9A2 mid-life upgrade manufactured by Colt Canada.FN/Colt Canada C6170x170pxGeneral-purpose machine gun7.62x51mm NATOC6C6A1 FLEXStandard issue general-purpose machine gun of the Canadian Forces. C6 being phased out for C6A1 FLEX version, with a total of 4,964 being procured.M2 Browning170pxHeavy machine gun12.7x99mm NATOM2HB-QCBGAU-21Standard issue heavy machine gun. M2HB-QCB and GAU-21 versions in service with Royal Canadian Navy and CANSOFCOM.Sniper riflesColt Canada C7CTDesignated marksman rifle5.56x45mm NATOC7CTC8CTRare rifle issued to sniper teams during the war in Afghanistan. Only a dozen are estimated to have been procured, current status unknown.Armalite AR-10(T)170pxDesignated marksman rifle7.62x51mm NATO18 rifles purchased in 2004.In use as of 2015.Colt Canada C20 DMRDesignated marksman rifle7.62x51mm NATO272 rifles purchased in November 2020 to replace C8 carbines in Canadian Forces sniper teams. Expected to become standard issue starting in March 2021.SAKO TRG M10 Rifle170pxSniper rifle7.62x51mm NATO,.338 Lapua Magnum229 rifles 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'''.Heckler & Koch PSG-1170pxDesignated marksman rifle7.62x51mm NATOUsed exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.C14 TimberwolfSniper rifle.338 Lapua MagnumCanadian designation '''C14 Medium Range Sniper Weapon System'''. Standard issue sniper rifle.Accuracy International AW 177x177pxSniper rifle7.62x51mm NATOAWPAWP variant used exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.McMillan TAC-50170pxAnti-material rifle12.7x99mm NATOCanadian designation '''C15 Long-Range Sniper Weapon. '''Barrett M82A1 176x176pxAnti-material rifle12.7x99mm NATOUsed exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.Portable anti-tank weaponsCarl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle170pxRecoilless rifle84mmM2M3M4M3 version used by Regular Forces, M2 version by Primary Reserve. M4 version in use with CANSOFCOMM72 LAW170px NorwayDisposable anti-tank weapon66mmM72A5M72C7Canadian designation '''M72A5-C1'''.AT4170pxDisposable anti-tank weapon84mmUsed exclusively by Joint Task Force 2.BGM-71 TOW170pxAnti-tank guided missile152mmAround 40 with Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) currently in service. Estimated 33,000 missiles in storage until 2025.Spike170px IsraelAnti-tank guided missile130mmSpike-LRProcured in 2016 by CANSOFCOM and used in Operation Impact. Further purchase made in 2023 for the Canadian Brigade in Latvia.Grenades and explosivesDiemaco M203A1170pxUnder-barrel grenade launcher40mmVariant of the Colt M203 produced by Colt Canada.Heckler & Koch GMG170pxAutomatic grenade launcher40mmCanadian designation '''C16 Close Area Suppression System'''. License built by Rheinmetall Defence Canada. 304 in service with the Canadian Army.M67 Grenade170pxHand grenade64mmCanadian designation '''C13 grenade. '''C8 Smoke GrenadeSmoke grenadeN/AProduced by General Dynamics Canada.C19 Defensive Command Detonated Weapon170pxCommand-detonated directional anti-personnel mineN/ACanadian version of the M18 Claymore mine that can only be manually detonated. In use as of 2015.
Vehicles ===Armoured fighting vehicles===''See Tanks of Canada for additional details and discussion. ''+ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotes Leopard 2A6M frameless 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. Leopard 2A4/2A4Mframeless 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. 20 upgraded to 2A4M CAN version with extra belly armour for mine protection, additional modular armour and other enhancements. 42 tanks have been retained for training. In January, 2023 4 Leopard 2A4s were donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a second batch of 4 was donated in February 2023, for a total of 8 tanks, reducing the number of Leopard 2A4s in Canadian service to 54.TLAVframeless Armoured personnel carrier  135 1,143 M113A2s originally purchased in the 1960s. 289 upgraded in the 1990s to M113A3 standard under the Armoured Personnel Carrier Life Extension (APCLE) Program and designated Tracked Light Armoured Vehicle (TLAV). Only 135 in service as of 2015.Includes 33 M577A3 Command Post vehicles. To be replaced by the LAV ACSV between 2020 and 2025.Bison   Armoured personnel carrier  198 199 originally purchased in 1990, with 198 re-built and re-roled from 2004 to 2010.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). To be replaced by the LAV ACSV between 2020 and 2025.Coyoteframeless Reconnaissance vehicle  85 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.LAV 6.0frameless 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). Additional 66 vehicles are being upgraded to LAV 6.0 standard under the LAV Recce Surveillance System (LRSS) program by 2020.LAV ACSV Super Bison Infantry support vehicle  360 on order Replacement for M113 and Bison vehicles. Order placed with General Dynamics Canada in August 2019.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. First vehicles to be delivered in 2021.TAPVframeless Armoured patrol vehicle 500  193 in Reconnaissance configuration, and 307 in General Utility configuration. A total of 364 are equipped with Protector RWS. Used for reconnaissance, troop transport, command & control, VIP transport, patrolling, and military police duties.===Engineering vehicles and equipment===+ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotes ARV 3 MArmoured recovery vehicle 11  Converted 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.A Leopard 2-based ARV was donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2023, reducing the number in Canadian service to 11.WISENT 2Armoured engineer vehicle 18  Converted from Leopard 2A4s purchased from the Netherlands in 2007.FFG Canada was awarded a contract for the conversion in May 2012.ARV Taurus Armoured recovery vehicle  8(?) Uses Leopard 1 chassis. Only 8 remained in service in 2015.All were due to be phased out by 2018.Current status unknown.Cougar H JERRVframelessArmoured engineer vehicle740 originally purchased as part of the '''Expedient Route Opening Capability''' set of vehicles. Remaining vehicles upgraded with WOLF IED Detect & Defeat system after 2017.Buffalo A2framelessMine clearing system519 originally purchased. Part of the '''Expedient Route Opening Capability''' set of vehicles.HuskyframelessMine clearing system5Part of the '''Expedient Route Opening Capability''' set of vehicles.Galion 850 seriesRoad grader N/A To 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.Krupp KMK 2025Crane 20Militarized vehicles originally purchased in 1992.To be replaced under the '''Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER)''' project.JCB JS130Tracked excavator6To be replaced under the '''Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER)''' project.JCB 220XTracked excavator2To be replaced under the '''Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER)''' project.Arva Industries MPEVFront-end loader/Backhoe loader 27Canadian designation '''Multi-Purpose Engineering Vehicle'''. Can be equipped with Armet armoured cab kit.To be replaced under the '''Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER)''' project.Felix Technologies Compact Tracked LoaderCompact tracked loader1To be replaced under the '''Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER)''' project.Medium Floating Bridge/Medium Floating RaftframelessRibbon floating bridgeN/APurchased in early 1980s. Includes Boat, Bridge Erection (BBE) engineering boat, and can be configured as a floating bridge or ferry. Used as a support bridge.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.WFEL Medium Girder BridgeframelessMedium girder bridgeN/AUsed as a support bridge.To be replaced under the '''Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM)''' project.ACROW 700XS BridgeframelessBailey bridgeN/AUsed as a Line of Communication (LoC) bridge.To be replaced under the '''Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization (BGCM)''' project.===Utility vehicles===+ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotesM-GatorframelessLight utility vehicle/All-terrain vehicle48Used by the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force.MRZR-DframelessLight utility vehicle/All-terrain vehicle36Includes 12 tactical trailers, these vehicles are used by light infantry battalions.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.DAGORLight utility vehicle62Canadian designation '''Ultra Light Combat Vehicle'''. All purchased in 2017 and 2018.Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.HMMWVframelessLight utility vehicleN/AIncludes M1113 SOV and Up-Armored variants. Life extended until 2024.Used exclusively by CANSOFCOM.ASUVframelessSport utility vehicle27Up-armoured variant of Toyota Land Cruiser 200.Canadian designation '''Armoured Sport Utility Vehicle.''' Used exclusively by CJOC.LUVW MilCOTSframelessLight utility vehicle1,061Replaced 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.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.LUVW SMPframelessLight utility vehicle1,159Replaced the Bombardier Iltis. Based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. 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.Bv206framelessTracked utility vehicle14First used in combat during Operation Anaconda in March, 2002.78 originally purchased. 14 rebuilt in late 2000s and expected to last into early 2020s.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.=== Logistics vehicles ===+ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotesLSVWframeless Light support vehicle 1,333 Based on Iveco model 40.10 with trailer units. 2,879 originally procured.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.MSVS MilCOTSframeless 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. These vehicles are intended for domestic, peacetime use by the Canadian Army Primary Reserve.MSVS SMP220x220px Medium logistics vehicle 1,587 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.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). Main production in France by Renault Trucks (Marolles-en-Hurepoix), shipped to Canada for final integration. HLVWframeless Heavy logistics vehicle 591 Based on Steyr 1491 Percheron truck chassis and built under license by Urban Transportation Development Corporation. 1,212 originally purchased.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.AHSVSframelessArmoured Heavy Support Vehicle Systems 86 Includes 12 tank transports and 5 heavy recovery vehicles. Option for additional 26.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.Western Star 4900 series Heavy engineer support vehicles 59Used to transport Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (Advanced Double-pass Portable Reverse-Osmosis Water Purification Unit).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.=== Unmanned ground systems ===+ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotesROMECSRemotely-operated Mine clearance system4Canadian designation '''Remotely Operated Mechanical Explosive Clearance System.''' Replaced Aardvark JFSU, 4 in service as of 2015.MATSRemotely-operated CBRN reconnaissance system4Canadian designation '''Multi-Agent Tactical Sentry.''' All vehicles plus 4 control stations and 2 command post systems originally delivered in 2004, and upgraded in 2013.Used exclusively by the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit.Telerob tEODorframelessEOD robot25Largest EOD robot in Canadian Army service, to remain in service until around 2030.Allen-Vanguard MkIIIEOD robotN/AMid-sized EOD robot.ECA Cobra Mk2EOD robot20Mini-sized EOD robot, due to be retired after 2025.ECA CAMELEON LGEOD robot9Small EOD robot. 9 originally purchased, with an option for 4 more.Nexter NERVA-LGMulti-purpose robot9Multi-purpose robot capable of changing roles depending on the installed modules.Nexter NERVA-XXMulti-purpose robot79Multi-purpose robot capable of changing roles depending on the installed modules.iRobot SROVCBRN reconnaissance robot20Canadian designation '''Small Remotely Operated Vehicles. '''=== Unmanned aerial systems === ModelImage Origin Type Quantity NotesRQ-21 Blackjack frameless Unmanned aerial vehicle  10  Canadian designation '''CU-172 Blackjack'''. 1 system with 5 aircraft acquired in 2016.A second system with 5 aircraft ordered in 2019 for delivery in summer 2022.The DND was also the first international customer for the UAS.RQ-11B RavenframelessUnmanned aerial vehicle15Canadian designation '''CU-179 Raven-B'''.Black Hornet 3framelessMicro unmanned aerial vehicle3Trial systems used by the Canadian contingent of the Latvian NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group as part of  Operation REASSURANCE.===Aircraft===All Canadian Forces aircraft, except for small unmanned aerial vehicles, fall under the command of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Sensors === Radars ===+ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotesEL/M-2084 STARframeless Israel3D AESA multi-function radar10Canadian designation '''AN/MPQ-504 Medium Range Radar'''. Trailer-mounted multi-function radar used for counter-battery and air surveillance roles. Operated by the 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support).AN/TPQ-49 LCMRCounter-battery radarN/ACanadian designation '''Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar.''' Purchased in 2007 from the United States Army via Foreign Military Sales.AN/PPS-5C MSTARframelessSurface surveillance radar200Canadian 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.Version 3 currently deployed on the Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle. Version 6 to be integrated on the LAV 6.0 under the LAV Reconnaissance Surveillance Systems project.=== Passive sensors ===ModelImageOriginTypeQuantityNotesHALO Acoustic Weapon Locating SystemAcoustic artillery sensorN/ACanadian designation '''Weapon Locating Sensor Acoustic Sensor'''. Entered service in 2010.Persistent Surveillance SystemElectro-optical surveillance system8Includes aerostat-mounted electro-optical surveillance system and tower-mounted electro-optical/radar surveillance system.
Artillery ===Field artillery=== ModelImage Origin TypeCalibre Quantity Notes L16  Mortar81mm 100 Systems currently being reassigned from the Royal Canadian Artillery to Regular Force and Primary Reserve infantry battalions. C3 Close Support Gun  Howitzer105mm 98 Upgraded C1 Howitzer, a Canadian built version of the American M101 howitzer. Used as training guns, and to support Parks Canada in clearing avalanches. LG1 Mark II  Howitzer105mm 28The LG1 was upgraded to the Mark II standard in 2005 to increase reliability and lifespan. M777  Howitzer155mm 37XM982 Excalibur 155mm artillery shells purchased for use with the M777.4 being donated to Ukraine but will be replenished.=== Air defence systems ===+ImageOriginTypeCalibreQuantityNotesRBS 70 NG192x192pxMan-portable surface-to-air missile106mmContract 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.
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