LAV 6.0 Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS)
February 2015 LRSS implementation contract to GDLS-Canada for the design, integration, and delivery of 66 LAV 6.0 RECCE (reconnaissance) systems to replace the Coyote, valued at $287M (HST included), under a project budget of ~$623M.
The LRSS fits each LAV 6.0 with a stabilized surveillance mast carrying radar, thermal imaging, and laser systems (DRS's SABRE sensor package with Thales' BOSS control software), giving the Canadian Army its first vehicle-based, on-the-move long-range reconnaissance capability. It replaces 141 aging Coyote vehicles, whose 1990s-era sensors had fallen behind evolving detection, recognition, and identification requirements.
Award detail
- Agency
- Government of Canada, Department of National Defence
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- C$287M (HST incl.)
- Vehicle
- Implementation contract
- Awarded
- 2015-02-01
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the LAV 6.0 Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) contract?
- The LRSS fits each LAV 6.0 with a stabilized surveillance mast carrying radar, thermal imaging, and laser systems (DRS's SABRE sensor package with Thales' BOSS control software), giving the Canadian Army its first vehicle-based, on-the-move long-range reconnaissance capability. It replaces 141 aging Coyote vehicles, whose 1990s-era sensors had fallen behind evolving detection, recognition, and identification requirements.
- Which agency awarded the LAV 6.0 Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) contract?
- The LAV 6.0 Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) contract was awarded by Government of Canada, Department of National Defence under a Implementation contract vehicle.
- How much is the LAV 6.0 Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) contract worth?
- The LAV 6.0 Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS) contract has a value of C$287M (HST incl.), awarded on 2015-02-01.
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DND Main Estimates 2020-21: LRSS implementation contract to GDLS-Canada worth $287 million (HST included) for 66 LAV 6.0 RECCE systems
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence: Main Estimates 2020-2021 — Procurement (Land)Verified2026-08-05 - 2
LRSS replaces 141 aging Coyote surveillance vehicles with 66 systems integrated onto the LAV 6.0 platform, providing the Army's first vehicle-based on-the-move long-range reconnaissance capability.
Canadian Defence Review: LRSS – LAV Recce Surveillance SystemVerified2026-08-09 - 3
The LRSS surveillance suite integrates radar, thermal imaging, and laser systems on a stabilized mast, using DRS's SABRE sensor system and Thales' BOSS control software.
Vanguard Canada: LAV 6.0 power storage and sensor suite selectedVerified2026-08-09