Overview of DND IM/IT Capital Projects

Mr. Donald MessierDirector Project Delivery Communications and SenseDepartment of National Defence

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Introduction (Who we are)

Our Focus

DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)

Contact Information and Questions

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Introduction (Who we are)

Information Management Group (DND CIO)

Delivers DND/CAF joint and enterprise IM/IT capabilities and solutions

Project outcomes have impact across DND/CAF, Other Government Departments and our allies

Capital IM/IT projects:– Total portfolio value: $4.4B– Number of projects: 36– Projects are in good health, under rigorous and mature

governance– Well recognized team, received numerous awards

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Outline

Introduction (Who we are)

Our Focus

DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)

Contact Information and Questions

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Our Focus (next 3 to 5 years) Joint C4ISR capabilities:

SatCom Surveillance and Situation Awareness Top Secret Environment and Capabilities Command and Control Joint Capabilities IM/IT Security Cyber

Enterprise IM/IT solutions: HR, Pay, Pension Information Management

Enterprise Service Management: Operational Efficiencies

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Introduction (Who we are)

Our Focus

DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)

Contact Information and Questions

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Surveillance of Space (SofS)Project

Provide Canada with assured access to orbital data on space objects of Canadian national interest via the acquisition and deployment of a space-based sensor system (Sapphire System)

In February 2013, successfully launched Sapphire, Canada’s first dedicated operational military satellite

Inspecting Sapphire… DND & MDA team infront of rocket Lift-off!

Successfully LaunchedSapphire - Feb 2013

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Polar Epsilon (PE) Project

Using data from Canada's RADARSAT 2, for improved surveillance of the Arctic and maritime approaches to Canada

Ground stations are wholly owned and operated by the Government of Canada

Polar Epsilon team receivingIM Group Nova Award

Full OperationalCapability - Mar 2012

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Canadian Forces HealthInformation System (CFHIS) Project

Implemented a secure healthcare information system that allows Canadian Forces health care providers located at clinics across Canada and abroad to access and update patient history in real-time

Project SuccessfullyDelivered - Sep 2012

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Enterprise web-based portal that provides an integrated, enterprise-wide capability for developing, delivering, managing and administering the training, learning and professional development

Enables blended learning – instructor led training, e-learning, communities of practice and virtual classrooms

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Defence Learning Network(DLN) Project

Defence Learning Network logo

At a launch session in Halifax

Sep 2013 – Govt Technology Exhibition& Conference (GTEC) Honourees Gala

Full OperationalCapability - Sep 2013

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Canadian Forces Weather and Oceanographic Services (CFWOS) Transformation Project

Deliverables Date - Actual / Forecast

Remote Briefing Capability (RBC) installed in Esquimalt, BC Dec 2013

Remote Briefing Capability (RBC) installed in Gagetown, NB Mar 2014

Full Operational Capability (FOC) Apr 2014

Project to transform CF Weather forecasting and briefing processes by consolidating into 3 locations and utilizing IT-enabled remote briefings

Improved operational efficiency and ability to respond to emerging DND requirements

Continued excellent support of local staff for building renovations and installations

CFWOS delivers remote weather briefing capability to operatorsCFWOS delivers remote weather briefing capability to operators

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Photos: CFWOS System Weather map; Joint Meteorological Centre in GagetownPhotos: CFWOS System Weather map; Joint Meteorological Centre in Gagetown

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Mercury Global (MG) Project - Early Access

Deliverables Date - Actual / Forecast

Ground IOC Apr 2013

Interim capability replaced by steady-state Spring 2015

Global assured access to Ka and X band communications

Communication links with operational forces deployed domestically or internationally

Interim capability today – 31 to 38 CF Missions concurrently at 1.54 Mbps

Interoperability and strategic communications with Other Government Departments and Allies

Military SatCom has arrived, operational community needs to plan timely transition to MILSATCOM moving away from Commercial Services

Interim capability only but High BW is “at the door”, requiring IM/IT infrastructure changesInterim capability only but High BW is “at the door”, requiring IM/IT infrastructure changes

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West Coast East CoastCentral Region

Deliverables Date - Actual / Forecast

Phased ground segment delivery first site (as early as) Aug 2014

FOC Apr 2016

3 sites in Canada (CF Bases)

Each site able to simultaneously support 125+ 12Mbps Comm Links (750MBps total capacity)

“Game Changer” (Organizational and CONOPS Changes)

Continued great support from our coastal partners N6, BIS

Mercury Global (MG) Project - Steady State

Hugely higher data throughputs / Network must be ready for it by Spring 2016Hugely higher data throughputs / Network must be ready for it by Spring 2016

Note the full-sizetrees

Note the full-sizetrees

11m Dish11m Dish

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Protected MILSATCOM (PMSC) Project

Deliverables Date - Actual / Forecast

19 SMART-Ts total; 17 delivered to DND Aug 2013

2 SMART-Ts remaining to be delivered and IOC Sep 2013

HMCS CAL Operational Oct 2013

Global (less poles) assured access to protected communications; ensures worldwide C2 capabilities

DND will have guaranteed access to satellite communications (for the first time)

41 AEHF Terminals will be delivered along with a Mission Planning Capability

19 Transportables (SMART-Ts)

22 Naval Multi-Band Terminals (NMTs) - 4 Shore, 13 Ship, 4 Sub, 1 Trainer

PMSC brings higher - BW “protected” communications – little impact to current IM/ITPMSC brings higher - BW “protected” communications – little impact to current IM/IT

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Joint Space Support Project (JSSP)

Deliverables Date - Actual / Forecast

Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Capability FOC 14 Sep 12

Unclassified Remote-sensing Situational Awareness (URSA) delivered to CFB Kingston

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URSA Capability FOC Nov 2013

JSSP improves the situational awareness of the Joint Task Force Commander through delivery of highly responsive space effects directly in theatre

URSA provides a deployable capability to deliver near real-time, unclassified, wide-area, space-based surveillance

SSA generates classified reports, in near real-time, detailing what the space-based sensor threat is for the selected area and period

Much improved SA available to commanders in the fieldMuch improved SA available to commanders in the field

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Joint Command System (Air)(JCS(Air)) Project

Deliverable Date - Actual / Forecast

ULTool delivery (Tac Aviation units) Sep 2013

ULTool delivery (Search And Rescue units) Jan 2014

ULTool delivery (Air Mobility units) Jun 2014

JCS(Air) FOC Jun 2014

Provide automated Battle Management tools to support Situational Awareness (SA), Decision Support (DS) and other C2 functions

Fleet & crew resource management capability (Unit Level Tool) to Air Force units and wings

Growth of CSNI presence at most RCAF units by as much as 160% will require support

Success of delivery is dependent on the readiness and availability of users as budgeted delivery time is limited at each unit

JCS(Air) may require increases in bandwidth to support improved functionalityJCS(Air) may require increases in bandwidth to support improved functionality

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Defence Cryptographic Modernization Project - Network Encryption Family (Def CMP (NEF))

Deliverables Date - Actual / Forecast

Static Sites NEF Devices - Greenwood, Québec, Pearkes OLC, Gagetown Ph1, Halifax Ph1, Edmonton Ph2

May - Aug 2013

Static Sites NEF Devices - Cold Lake Ph1, Europe, NCR Constitution, Toronto, Washington, Esquimalt Ph1, Halifax Ph2, Bagotville Ph2, Comox, Kingston Ph1, Petawawa

Fall 2013 - Winter 2014

Will update all Network, Link (ADDN, Ships, Submarines, Aircrafts) and Fleet Broadcast Encryptors affected by End Of Life

Provides modern algorithms, secure interoperability, increased bandwidth, Over The Net Keying (OTNK) and IPv6 compliance

Safeguard classified information and maintain DND’s ability to establish secure communications both nationally and internationally

Safeguard classified information and maintain DND’s ability to establish secure communications both nationally and internationally

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Recognition and Awards Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC)

Awards, recognizing excellence across 3 levels of government– 2013 - Defence Learning Network (Honouree)– 2012 - Enterprise IT Service Management (Honouree)– 2012 - CF Health Information System (Distinction)– 2012 - Polar Epsilon (Judges’ Choice)

2012 IM Group Nova Awards – Merit Level– Defence CMP Link Encryption Family– CF Health Information System– Joint Command System (Air)– Mercury Global– Lunar Eclipse

2012 IM/IT Community Recognition Award– Polar Epsilon for IM Excellence in Project Management

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Outline

Introduction (Who we are)

Our Focus

DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)

Contact Information and Questions

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Contact Information

Donald Messier, CD, MEngDirector Project Delivery Communications and SenseDepartment of National DefenceE-mail: Donald.Messier@forces.gc.caTel: (613) 996-9441

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Questions