Minister Blair announced that Canada is investing up to $2.58 billion (including taxes) to acquire and maintain a new fleet of logistics vehicles for the Canadian Army. Canada has awarded contracts to General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada in a joint venture with Marshall Canada, for the Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project. This project will provide the CAF with a new fleet of more than 1,000 light trucks and approximately 500 heavy trucks, as well as associated equipment such as armoured protection kits, modules, containers, and trailers.
This new, modern fleet of vehicles will enable the CAF to transport larger loads of personnel, equipment, and supplies, while also providing increased mobility and protection for CAF members. The vehicles are used to support a range of domestic and international operations including disaster relief, combat support, and peacekeeping. Delivery of the new vehicles is expected to begin in fall 2027, and they will replace the current fleet of light support vehicles, heavy logistics vehicles, and the minor fleet of heavy engineer support vehicles, which have all been in use since the late 1980s or early 1990s.
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General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, headquartered in London, Ontario, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and support of Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) and other capability solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Canada’s allies around the globe.
For over 47 years, the most important mission of every General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada employee is to work in partnership with the CAF to deliver the best capability for our soldiers to ensure they have the products, technologies, and strategic partners they need to face any challenge.
Among the numerous benefits of the LAV 6.0 family of vehicles, the centerpiece of the CAF’s combat vehicle fleet, is its ability to deliver multiple variants with a common baseline chassis.
The LAV 6.0 shares its baseline chassis and performance with all eight Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) variants developed for the CAF, including Ambulances, Command Posts, Maintenance and Recovery Vehicles, Fitters, and Troop-Cargo Vehicles, thus realizing cost savings in maintenance, training, and supply and storage of spare parts.
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Vanguard Magazine recognizes innovators and trailblazers, and this issue they focus on Heather Damaren (Director, Manufacturing – Canada Operations) as one of their Game Changers.
Read more about Heather here.
CDR Magazine has released it’s ranking of Canada’s Top 100 Defence Companies, and GDLS-Canada has once again scored top marks!
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) has been very busy in 2024. “Early this year, the Government selected the General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada and Marshall Canada-led team as the preferred bidder to provide the CAF with a new fleet of light and heavy logistics vehicles, equipment, and in-service support,” said Jason Alejandro Monahan, GDLS-C’s Vice President and General Manager. “To meet the forward-looking needs of the LVM program, GDLS-Canada, Marshall Canada, Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Trucks), Soframe and Manac joined together to develop a common platform solution, in the same innovative vein as the use of a common chassis in the LAV 6.0 family of vehicles.”
Read all the details here.
The Power Team is once again in the news.
Vanguard Canada
Defence Logistics on the Move: General Dynamics Identified as the Preferred Bidder in Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project
Canadian Army Today
General Dynamics team named preferred bidder for Army’s next logistics vehicle
Canadian Defence Review
Power Team announced as preferred bidder for LVM
The Power Team partners have been named as preferred bidder on Canada’s flagship vehicle logistics project.
A contract is expected to be awarded in spring 2024, pending final government approvals.
Learn more here.
Cover Story – Ready to Build Canada’s Next Generation of Land Platforms
Volume 28, Issue 6
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As a member of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada’s Power Team bidding on the Canadian military’s Logistic Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project, Heather Damaren has a critical role as lead on the In-Service Support components of the bid.
Learn more about Heather on page 40 here.
Mark Reid is General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada’s program manager for the Government of Canada’s Logistic Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project.
His over 14 years with General Dynamics has given Mark extensive experience in business development, strategic customer engagement, and project delivery. His unique perspective compliments General Dynamics’ focus on innovative thinking.
Read more in Volume 27, Issue 6 of CDR here.