There are a few points here.
Number one, the CP-140 is an old plane. It was put into service in 1980. It's been upgraded several times since it first came into service, but from a capability perspective, it is losing relevance rather quickly, first because it's old and then because our adversaries are getting more complicated much more quickly than we had hoped. There is only so much you can do to upgrade a plane that old to keep it relevant. Our current plan is 2030.
Where the CMMA will differ is more in self-defence. You want to put an asset into theatre that is not only capable of self-defence but that also has more modern offensive capability in terms of the missiles it can carry, both for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
The other piece.... I think there's a risk we will oversimplify this conversation. We talked about a plane. This is a plane with very complicated systems on board that make it a relevant asset, including radar, sensors, underwater capabilities, and all the integrated communications—intelligence and surveillance–type capabilities—that go with it. This is not just a flying piece of metal; it's the systems that come with it that make it relevant.
The capability required for the CMMA integration is absolutely critical. This is integration with the other assets the Canadian Armed Forces employs, but it's also integration and interoperability with our NATO allies. That is becoming increasingly important in the world we have right now.