The Colombian Ministry of
National Defence has awarded a USD$65.3 million contract to General Dynamics
Land Systems-Canada for 24 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) for the Colombian
Army. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent
corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics GD.
The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown
Agency of the Government of Canada.
This contract was a priority acquisition by the Colombian Ministry of National
Defence and provides a new capability for the Army. Vehicles provided under
this contract will be the LAV III version with double-V hull technology and
add-on armour that provides crew members with the latest in protection against
mine blasts, IEDs and other threats. All vehicles will be equipped with a
Rafael Remote Controlled Weapon Station. Deliveries will be completed by May
2014.
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