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This Background Index covers Canadian
Forces weapons types, projects, and procurement. Emphasis will be on CF crew-operated weapons – or their
remotely- controlled weapons station equivalents. Vehicle-based systems (other than crew operated weapons or RCWS)
will be covered under artillery, vehicles, or projects.
Note: Individual projects/weapons type are listed by subject, not
chronologically.
Background — CF Weapons / Weapons Project Articles Index
• Land Force Crew-Operated Weapons Projects
 Company / Close Area Suppression Weapon Project CASW was to
provide a back-up / possible replacement for 60mm mortars. CASW dropped from sight but would likely be 40mm
automatic grenade launchers. We review candidates by their types of operation: blowback,
long recoil
and 'soft' recoil.
• Artillery Projects ( See BG
Artillery sub-index page for more detail )
The Future Indirect Fire Systems Project
Is associated with MAVS (above) but little has been heard of that project of late. Has the purchase
of 155mm howitzers opened the possibility of a large-calibre SP again?
• Naval Projects ( See BG
Navy sub-index page for more on naval projects)
Remote Control Heavy Machine Gun (RCHMG)
Project
The RCHMG Project is intended to provide Navy frigates and MCDVs with a close-in defence system which can be operated
under protection ( from weather and hostile fire ) unlike the current, exposed, crew-operated
machineguns.
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