Canada Signs Contracts With GDLS-Led Team For New Logistics Vehicles
The Canadian government officially awarded General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and joint venture partner Marshall Canada a contract to supply the Canadian Armed Forces with a new fleet of logistics vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz Zetros on Wednesday.
The contract for supplying over 1,000 light trucks and approximately 500 heavy trucks under the Logistics Vehicle Modernization project with associated equipment is valued at CA$1.5 billion including taxes, with deliveries expected to begin in fall 2027. A second contract for in-service support over 25 years is valued up to CA$1.08 billion inclusive of taxes.
According to the Canadian defense ministry, the Logistics Vehicle Modernization project could potentially create or maintain 1,550 jobs and contribute CA$200 million to Canada’s GDP over an eight-year period.
The GDLS Canada-led Power Team, which includes Marshall Canada, Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Trucks), SOFRAME, and Manac, was selected as the “preferred bidder” for the Logistics Vehicle Modernization project in January.
“General Dynamics Land Systems believes collaboration with our global customers and industry brings the most capable solutions to Soldiers, and this Power Team is designed to deliver unique and reliable capability,” said Dave Paddock, President of General Dynamics Land Systems. “We are known for our innovative engineering, extensive manufacturing and integration capability, and unparalleled customer support. We look forward to delivering the LVM capability to the Canadian Army.”
“As Canada’s strategic provider of land platforms, General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is honoured to have the opportunity to provide our Canadian Armed Forces with the modern vehicles, equipment and services they need to keep Canadians safe,” said Jason Alejandro Monahan, Vice President and General Manager of General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada. “We have been supplying the CAF with our products for over 47 years, so we are pleased that Canada is, once again, showing trust in what we deliver for the women and men who serve our country.”