General Dynamics Land Systems–Australia

CCC announces $418M G2G contract with Colombia for GDLS-Canada LAVs

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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As part of CCC’s G2G contract, GDLS-Canada will design, manufacture, test, deliver and provide in-service support for the 55 LAVs over a period of six years.

Key Points: 
  • As part of CCC’s G2G contract, GDLS-Canada will design, manufacture, test, deliver and provide in-service support for the 55 LAVs over a period of six years.
  • CCC’s G2G contract builds on the longstanding diplomatic and economic relationship between Canada and Colombia.
  • In 2013, CCC signed a similar G2G contract worth $65 million with the Colombian Ministry of National Defense for LAVs manufactured by GDLS-Canada.
  • The G2G contract was awarded to CCC in December 2022 and includes strict end-use provisions that govern how the Colombian National Army have agreed to operate the Canadian-made light armoured vehicles.