Ever heard of Afghanistan, you ignorant ass. One hundred twenty four and counting.
Posted on 07/11/2009 9:52:19 PM PDT by Clive
Government of Canada to Renew Fleet of Land Combat Vehicles
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OROMOCTO, NB– The Government of Canada today announced plans to procure the next generation of land combat vehicles, renewing a core capability of the Canadian Forces and providing our uniformed men and women with the equipment required to do their jobs safely and effectively.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, along with the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, Chief of the Land Staff.
The Family of Land Combat Vehicles (FLCV) projects, valued at approximately $5 billion, including an estimated $1 billion to upgrade the current fleet of Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) III, will deliver the next generation of land combat vehicles, providing the Army with a flexible, multi-purpose capability that will enable the Canadian Forces to respond effectively and successfully to the full spectrum of military operations. The renewal of land combat vehicles is a key commitment of the Canada First Defence Strategy.
“The Government is committed through its Canada First Defence Strategy to renewing the Canadian Forces’ core equipment,” said Minister MacKay. “In addition to a renewed commitment to domestic security, this defence investment creates jobs, brings economic benefits to Canadian industry, and creates and sustains long-term employment for Canadians.”
As part of this initiative, the current fleet of LAV III vehicles will be upgraded and three new fleets of land combat vehicles will be acquired, including Close Combat Vehicles (CCV), Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV), and the Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) vehicles.
“These vehicles will provide the Army with the modern and robust equipment needed to fulfill its role in today’s increasingly dangerous operating environment,” added Lieutenant-General Leslie. “They will also ensure that we are ready to take on the challenges of the future.”
All FLCV projects are now entering the definition phase, which analyses procurement strategies and specific requirements. As part of this phase, the Government of Canada will partner with General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GDLS-C) to develop a solution for the upgrade of the LAV IIIs. When this contract is awarded, it will generate significant early economic benefits to the country, including sustaining employment
The four projects will deliver significant economic benefits across Canada, with Canadian firms potentially participating in the manufacturing and assembly of vehicles as well as the engineering and support services over the next 25 years as part of long-term in-service support contracts. Contract awards for the acquisition of all four fleets are expected for 2011. Specific acquisition costs will be determined as the procurement process proceeds. Incremental in-service support costs are still being determined.
“I am thrilled that our Government is providing vehicles that will directly benefit the lives of soldiers at CFB Gagetown and across the country," said Minister Ashfield, who is also Member of Parliament for Fredericton. "The Canada First Defence Strategy is ensuring the Canadian Forces gets what it needs to do the jobs we require of our men and women in uniform.”
The Department of National Defence works closely with Public Works and Government Services Canada and Industry Canada to develop strategies for major defence procurement, ensuring that Canadians get best value for money spent, and maximum benefits to industry.
The Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy, administered by Industry Canada, will be applied to all projects. Winning contractors will be required to undertake business activities in Canada at 100% of the contract values. This means that one dollar of economic activity will be generated in Canada for every contract dollar awarded.
In commenting on the planned announcement, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, said: “The Government of Canada remains committed to capitalizing on its major purchases to generate the greatest amount of economic benefit to Canadian industry and the economy at large. Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy is in place to ensure that prime contractors generate long-term and significant economic activity in Canada.”
“The Government of Canada is determined to provide our forces with the best possible equipment while delivering the transparency and accountability Canadians expect,” added the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services. “The project announced today will help our forces fulfill their specific and unique tasks and provide significant economic benefits for Canadian businesses here at home.”
The next steps for the CCV, FME, and TAPV projects will be the publishing of a combination of solicitations of interest qualification (SOIQ), requests for proposal (RFP), letters of interest (LOI) or price and availability (P&A) on the MERX site in the coming weeks. The Canadian Forces will start using the new land combat vehicles by 2012, with a fully operational fleet intended for 2015.
Backgrounders are available on the Land Combat Vehicles (LCV) projects, please click here.
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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).
The Government of Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits policy applies to this project, meaning that the winning company must generate economic activity in Canada, dollar for dollar equal to the contract value.
Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade Project
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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:
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.
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The Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) project includes the acquisition of a fleet of Armoured Engineer Vehicles (AEV) that will provide crucial support to the Leopard 2 tanks, LAV III, and future fleets, such as the Close Combat Vehicle and the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle. The project will also install tactical mobility implements on the fleet of Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
The first phase of this project is to acquire Armoured Engineer Vehicles (AEV). The ability of these vehicles to operate under heavy fire will further enhance the Canadian Forces’ mobility and deployability in a wide range of missions. This phase will also acquire Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARV) in support of the AEV.
The AEV ensures troops have a clear, safe path to navigate by clearing mines, debris and other obstacles, filling in craters and providing limited road maintenance and construction. As the new fleet of AEV will use a Leopard 2 tank chassis, they will have a high degree of crew protection and will continue to be an integral part of any armour deployment.
The new AEV will replace the Canadian Forces’ aging fleet of Leopard 1-based Armoured Engineering Vehicle (AEV) Badger fleet. The new fleet of AEV will be capable of supporting the Leopard 2 main battle tank fleet until 2035. FME will procure 13 AEVs, with options for an additional five vehicles.
The second vehicle, the ARV, is like a tow-truck for a tank or other large, armoured vehicle. The ARV is able to recover vehicles from the battlefield while under fire, thanks to its high degree of crew protection. This vehicle will also use a Leopard 2 tank chassis as a basis and will be acquired by exercising contract options from the Tank Replacement Project. FME will procure two ARVs, with an option of an additional two.
The second phase of the project will be to procure tactical mobility implements for the Leopard 2 tank fleet, including dozer blades, mine ploughs and mine rollers. FME will procure 29 sets of implements, with an option of an additional 30.
Both vehicles and the implements procured under FME are expected to reach Initial Operational Capability by 2011, with Full Operational Capability expected by 2015.
The procurement process will be a competitive military off-the-shelf acquisition. A letter of interest may be issued within the month to identify potential bidders. The definition phase of the project will include a solicitation of interest and qualification (SOIQ) or a request for proposals (RFP). Contract award is expected by spring 2011.
The Government of Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits policy is applied to this procurement, which means the winning company must generate economic activity in Canada, dollar for dollar equal to the contract value.
Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle
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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 award is expected by spring 2011.
The Industrial and Regional Benefits policy is applied to this procurement, which means the winning company must generate economic activity in Canada, dollar for dollar equal to the contract value.
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Imagine that — Canada, with no unfriendlies at its borders, more jingoistic than we are.
Canada has an army? Afraid of drunken Quebeckers, or a resurgent Greenland?
Has Canada fought anywhere since WWII?
Ever heard of Afghanistan, you ignorant ass. One hundred twenty four and counting.
Afghanistan! And not just a little bit there! Still, it is nice to see Harper is rearming them after years of liberal neglect.
I’d love to hear him say that in the presence of Don Cherry.
I stand corrected.
How would you like me to fix your cranial rectal inversion? I have MANY friends in the sandbox, some are going for their 2nd tour soon. If someone disrespected your soldiers like that you’d be up in arms. We are your closest neighbour and ally, don’t forget it.
Not really your fault, our lefties have succeeded up until we elected Harper in demoralizing and dismantling our military, we reap what we sow, I'm not surprised people have your perception of our military capabilities because thanks to a succession of left wing govt's, up until now your impression has been more or less justified.
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