Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement
Bv206 operated by 1st Battalion Royal 22e Regiment departs Crystal City as part of Operation Nanook-Nunalivut. (Photo: Master Corporal Alana Morin, JTF North, Yellowknife)
If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.
Bids for the Canadian Domestic Artic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) programme, the replacement for the currently deployed Swedish BAE Systems Hägglunds Bv206 all-terrain vehicles (ATV) were submitted on 16 June 2025.
According to a Canadian Government release total value of the DAME programme is between C$250 million (US$152 million) to C$499 million, depending on how many are required. Under the plan first delivery would occur in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032.
According to the requirements as described by the government: “The project will deliver an amphibious, high mobility that can protect its occupants from extreme environmental conditions.
“The
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