Canada Orders 190 Armored Vehicles, Donates 35 to Ukraine
Canada announced a $1.4 billion contract with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to acquire 190 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) for its military, plus 35 for Ukraine. Prime Minister Mark Carney designated GDLS-Canada as the first strategic partner under Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy, aimed at reducing reliance on the U.S. after Trump’s tariffs. The vehicles, based on the LAV 6.0 platform, will be built in London, Ontario, and support NATO’s brigade in Latvia.
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Canada to Buy 190 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles in $1.4 Billion Deal with GDLS-Canada
Canada will expand its Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) fleet by ordering 190 new units from General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on 16 July 2026. The C$2 billion ($1.4 billion) investment over four years will increase the Canadian Armed Forces' ACSV inventory from 360 to 550 vehicles. The vehicles will be designed, engineered, and assembled at GDLS-Canada's facility in London, Ontario, creating or sustaining over 6,000 jobs annually across more than 600 suppliers in over 100 communities. Key subcontractors include InterPro, Thales Canada, and IMP Aerospace & Defence. GDLS-Canada becomes the first Strategic Partner under Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy, committing to local R&D, hiring, and supply chain growth in exchange for accelerated approvals and export support. The procurement aims to help Canada meet NATO's 2% defence spending benchmark for the first time since the early 1990s.
Canada to Buy 190 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles in $1.4 Billion Deal with GDLS-Canada
Canada will expand its Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) fleet by ordering 190 new units from General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, in a deal worth nearly C$2 billion ($1.4 billion) over four years. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the strategic partnership on July 16, 2026, under Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy. The vehicles will be built at GDLS-Canada's facility in London, Ontario, and are designed to protect against mines, IEDs, and enemy fire. The project is expected to create or sustain over 6,000 jobs annually for eight years, involving more than 600 suppliers across 100 communities. Key subcontractors include InterPro, Thales Canada, and IMP Aerospace & Defence. The procurement increases Canada's ACSV inventory from 360 to 550 vehicles and supports Canada's goal of meeting NATO's 2% defence spending benchmark for the first time since the early 1990s.
Canada to Buy 190 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles in $1.4 Billion Deal with GDLS-Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a strategic partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to purchase 190 new Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) for approximately C$2 billion ($1.4 billion) over four years. The deal will expand Canada's ACSV fleet from 360 to 550 vehicles, with all units engineered, manufactured, and assembled domestically at GDLS-Canada's facility in London, Ontario. The vehicles are designed to protect against mines, IEDs, and enemy fire while maintaining battlefield mobility. The initiative is expected to create or sustain over 6,000 jobs annually for eight years across more than 600 suppliers in over 100 communities. GDLS-Canada becomes the first Strategic Partner under Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy, committing to local R&D, hiring, and supply chain growth in exchange for accelerated approvals and export support. The procurement is part of Canada's broader effort to rebuild its armed forces and meet NATO's 2% defense spending benchmark for the first time since the early 1990s.
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Canada Orders 190 Additional ACSVs, Donates 35 to Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside National Defence Minister David J. McGuinty, visited General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada's facility in London, Ontario, to announce a new Strategic Partnership and a $1.4 billion contract for 190 additional Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) for the Canadian military. The deal also includes 35 ACSVs built specifically for donation to Ukraine. The ACSV is an 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle based on the LAV 6.0 chassis, designed for support roles such as command post, ambulance, engineering, electronic warfare, and maintenance recovery. It replaces Canada's aging LAV II Bison and M113 tracked vehicles. This order builds on a 2019 contract for 360 vehicles. GDLS-Canada, operating since 1977, employs 1,700 people and supports over 13,400 jobs across Canada through its supply chain.
Canada Orders 190 Additional ACSV Armored Vehicles, 35 for Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and National Defence Minister David J. McGuinty visited General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada's facility in London, Ontario, to announce a new Strategic Partnership and a $1.4 billion contract for 190 additional Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) for the Canadian military. The deal also includes 35 ACSVs built specifically for donation to Ukraine. The ACSV is an 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle based on the LAV 6.0 chassis, designed for support roles such as command post, ambulance, engineering, electronic warfare, and maintenance recovery. It replaces Canada's aging LAV II Bison and M113 tracked vehicles. GDLS-Canada, operating since 1977, has delivered over 11,000 Light Armoured Vehicles and supports a supply chain of 600 suppliers across Canada, sustaining over 13,400 jobs.
Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally
Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years. The contract, worth almost $2 billion CAN ($1.4 billion USD), was awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the deal on July 16, which also includes funding for 35 additional vehicles for Ukraine. The purchase will increase the Canadian Army's wheeled light armored combat support vehicle fleet from 360 to 550 vehicles. Carney also designated GDLS-Canada as the first strategic partner under his government's newly established Defence Industrial Strategy framework, which emphasizes buying defense equipment from Canadian-based firms. The framework was launched in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats of economic punishment against Canada. The vehicles are based on the Light Armored Vehicle 6.0 platform and include eight variants such as ambulance, command post, and electronic warfare configurations.
Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally
Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years. The contract, worth almost $2 billion CAN (US$1.4 billion), was awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. Canada will also pay for GDLS-Canada to build another 35 armored combat support vehicles for Ukraine. The purchase will increase the Canadian Army's wheeled light armored combat support vehicle fleet from 360 to 550 vehicles. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the deal on July 16, also designating GDLS-Canada as the first strategic partner under the government's newly established Defence Industrial Strategy framework. This framework emphasizes buying defense equipment from Canadian-based firms and reducing reliance on the U.S., following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats in 2025. The ACSVs have eight variants based on the LAV 6.0 platform and are currently deployed with the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia.