GDLS-Canada to supply LAV-UP surveillance upgrade
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will supply and integrate new surveillance suites for the Canadian armed forces’ LAV III Upgrade (LAV-UP) vehicles under a CDN$287 million contract announced on 13 November.
The new surveillance system will bring the LAV-UP vehicle improved detection ranges, on-the-move operation, integrated silent watch power management and the transmission of images through the communications system. It will include a 10m retractable mast, an Operator Control Station and a surveillance suite inclusive of radar, thermal/day and image intensification sights, laser range finder and GPS mounted on a stabilised platform.
The LAV-UP vehicles are being comprehensively upgraded by General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada in order to extend their lifecycle to 2035. The upgrade will significantly enhance the vehicles’ survivability, mobility and lethality.
Danny Deep, vice president, General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, said: ‘General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada continues their 37 year partnership with the government of Canada. More than 20 years ago, we designed and delivered to the Canadian Army the Coyote vehicle which at the time was the best reconnaissance/surveillance vehicle in the world. We are now privileged to deliver the next generation of advanced surveillance capability to the Canadian soldier.’
Deliveries of LAV-UP vehicles equipped with the upgraded surveillance suite will commence in December 2016.
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