Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV)

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

The project will replace the M113 Tracked Light Armoured Vehicle and Light Armoured Vehicle II (Bison) fleets.

Requirements

The project will deliver a protected support vehicle to sustain the Canadian Army light and heavy armoured fighting vehicle fleets on domestic and expeditionary operations. It will be a general-utility combat support vehicle that will fulfill a wide variety of support roles on the battlefield, including but not limited to protected command vehicles, ambulances and mobile repair teams. It will provide a high degree of maneuverability and protection to its crew and payload.

On September 5, 2019, the Government of Canada awarded a $2 billion contract to General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada to procure 360 vehicles, initial spare parts, technical manuals, and training.

Funding Range

$1 billion to $4.99 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2023/2024

Final Delivery

2026/2027

Defence Capability Areas

• Missiles, Rockets, Ammunition & Other Munitions
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Joint Support & Sustainment
• Land
• Personal Equipment and Protection Systems
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Ammunition, Ordnance, Specialized Munitions
• Small Arms
• Weapons Systems
• Portable Communications Systems
• Maintenance and Repair Equipment
• POL Systems
• Specialized Services (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
• Specialty Support Equipment
• Combat Support Vehicles
• Ground Vehicle Integration
• Vehicle Parts and Components
• Night vision systems
• Specialized Systems (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
• Optical Systems
• Photonics systems
• Training Services

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Ground Vehicle Solutions

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