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Subject:
Canada Re Armors
sinoflex
7/9/2009 2:49:20 AM
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| Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade Project
The recent experiences of the Canadian Forces and other nations in Afghanistan and other operational theatres continue to demonstrate the ongoing requirement for a highly protected, yet highly mobile Light-Armoured Vehicle. The use of mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and anti-armour weapons has become more prevalent, posing a greater risk to personnel.
The LAV III Upgrade project will capitalize on existing and evolving technology to improve the protection, mobility and lethality of the LAV III fleet. The project will modernize a portion of the existing LAV III fleet to ensure it remains a highly protected, operationally mobile and tactically agile combat vehicle that will remain the backbone of domestic and expeditionary task forces, extending the life span of the LAV III to 2035.
The following upgrades will be performed on the LAV III:
* Upgrade of mobility systems such as powertrain, suspension, running gear and brakes;
* Upgrade of the weapon system; and
* Installation of additional armour, heightening its protection against increased threats.
The LAV III Upgrade project will upgrade 550 vehicles with an option for an additional 80. Initial operational capability is scheduled for 2012.
The project will now enter the definition phase to determine the scope of the work to be done. General Dynamics Land Systems?Canada (GDLS-C), the original equipment manufacturer, will be awarded a contract to conduct this definition work and will also be selected to implement the upgrades.
Close Combat Vehicle
The Close Combat Vehicle (CCV) will provide the Canadian Forces with a medium-weight infantry fighting vehicle that is both highly protected and tactically mobile.
Unlike the other vehicles in the Family of Land Combat Vehicles, the CCV is not replacing a vehicle in the current Canadian Forces fleet. Instead, the CCV will bridge the gap between light armoured vehicles (five to 20 tonnes) and heavy armoured vehicles (more than 45 tonnes), coming in between 25 and 45 tonnes.
The CCV will allow infantry to operate in intimate support of the Leopard 2 tanks, providing the Army with a more balanced and integrated fleet. This vehicle?s reliable protection and enhanced mobility and firepower will improve our troops? combat effectiveness on the battlefield of today and tomorrow.
The CCV project will involve the procurement and fielding of the armoured vehicles as well as the development and implementation of a through-life in-service support contract.
The Canadian Forces will acquire 108 vehicles with an option for up to 30 more. The contract is scheduled to be awarded by summer 2011 with initial operational capability (IOC) declared one year later in July 2012. The CCV is expected to reach full operational capability by July 2015.
The procurement process will be a competitive military off-the-shelf approach. A letter of interest and price and availability (LOI/P&A) will be issued shortly. The project?s definition phase will include a solicitation of interest and qualifications (SOIQ) and a request for proposals (RFP).
Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle
The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) is a general utility combat vehicle that can fulfill a variety of roles on the battlefield, such as reconnaissance and surveillance, command and control, and cargo and armoured personnel carrier. The TAPV will provide both a very high degree of protection to the crew while remaining highly mobile. The TAPV is designed to tackle tough terrain, providing troops with a cross-country capability to give greater flexibility in choosing routes.
The TAPV will replace the Armoured Patrol Vehicle (RG-31), the LAV 2 (Coyote only) and will complement the Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled (G-Wagon).
There will be two variants of vehicles procured under this project. The first is the reconnaissance (recce) variant, which will replace the Coyote reconnaissance vehicle. The Recce variant will have a crew of four and will be equipped with either a one-man turret or a Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The second variant, the general utility vehicle, will be the new armoured personnel carrier. With a crew of three, the vehicle can carry an additional four equipped passengers and will be fitted with a RWS.
The TAPV project will procure 500 vehicles with an option for an additional 100. Specifically, the Canadian Forces will acquire up to 200 of the Recce variant and up to 300 of the general utility variant. Deliveries will begin in 2012 and initial operational capability is expected a year later.
The procurement process will be a competitive military off-the-shelf acquisition. A letter of interest (LOI) and price and availability (P&A) will be issued shortly to identify potential bidders. The definition phase of the project will include a solicitation of interest and qualification (SOIQ) and a request for proposals (RFP). Contract a |
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