Canada Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) Fleet Expansion
Canada's $1.4B (USD) contract for 190 new Armoured Combat Support Vehicles, built by GDLS-Canada, expanding Canada's wheeled ACSV fleet from 360 to 550 — the first agreement under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.
Canada's Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) fleet expansion — a $1.4B (USD)/~CAD $1.9-2B contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for 190 new ACSVs (LAV 6.0-based), growing Canada's wheeled ACSV fleet from 360 to 550 vehicles. Announced July 16, 2026 as the first agreement under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, involving 600+ Canadian suppliers and sustaining 6,000+ jobs/year over 8 years; full operational service is planned by 2028.
Award detail
- Agency
- Government of Canada / Department of National Defence
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- CAD ~$1.9-2B (~USD $1.4B)
- Vehicle
- Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (LAV 6.0-based)
- Awarded
- 2026-07-16
- Period of performance ends
- 2028-12-31
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Frequently asked
- What is the Canada Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) Fleet Expansion contract?
- Canada's Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) fleet expansion — a $1.4B (USD)/~CAD $1.9-2B contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for 190 new ACSVs (LAV 6.0-based), growing Canada's wheeled ACSV fleet from 360 to 550 vehicles. Announced July 16, 2026 as the first agreement under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, involving 600+ Canadian suppliers and sustaining 6,000+ jobs/year over 8 years; full operational service is planned by 2028.
- Which agency awarded the Canada Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) Fleet Expansion contract?
- The Canada Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) Fleet Expansion contract was awarded by Government of Canada / Department of National Defence under a Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (LAV 6.0-based) vehicle.
- How much is the Canada Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) Fleet Expansion contract worth?
- The Canada Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) Fleet Expansion contract has a value of CAD ~$1.9-2B (~USD $1.4B), awarded on 2026-07-16.
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Canada awards GDLS-Canada a $1.4B contract for 190 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles, first agreement under the Defence Industrial Strategy; 600+ Canadian suppliers involved
Defense News: Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locallyVerified2026-07-17 - 2
Official Government of Canada announcement of the GDLS-Canada partnership and ACSV order
Prime Minister of Canada: Prime Minister Carney announces landmark partnership with General DynamicsVerified2026-07-16