I'll break the process down into two broad steps. The first two deal with identifying a need and then developing the requirements in an options-analysis phase that's led by the sponsoring service, whether that be the RCAF, the navy, the army or the special operations forces. During that phase, the requirement goes through a number of review committees, including the independent review panel for defence acquisition, to ensure that we'll deliver a capability that fits in the overall capability set or requirement of the Canadian Armed Forces in the short and longer term.
Once the project moves into the definition phase, we work closely with our colleagues at PSPC and in other departments to develop the request for proposal to deliver on that requirement. Going back to an earlier question from the committee, we also engage in a very thorough way with Canadian industry participating in these processes, to ensure that the request for proposal is something they can respond to and understand.
Once we've gone through the competitive process and a contract is awarded, again we work closely with our colleagues in other government departments and with industry through the delivery of the equipment and right through the transition to the in-service...in replacing a fleet, perhaps, which includes the training that Major-General Ménard referenced earlier, making sure that a full capability is delivered. It's much more than equipment, as you can appreciate.