LAV Recce Surveillance System

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

Deliver 66 reconnaissance vehicles to replace the current Coyote fleet. The new vehicle is based on the upgraded Light Armoured Vehicle.

Requirements

Procurement Strategy: Sole Source with General Dynamics and Land Systems - Canada and several sub-contractors. All platforms can be equipped with Add on Armour. Mast and sensors (less RADAR) can be operated on the move.

The acquisition cost for this project is approximately $620 million.

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Funding Range

$500 million to $1 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2023/2024

Final Delivery

2024/2025

Defence Capability Areas

• Land
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Ground Vehicle Integration
• Optical Systems
• Surveillance & Recce Integration Tools
• Thermal systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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