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Boxer
Australian Boxer in 2016
TypeArmoured fighting vehicle
Place of originGermany/United Kingdom/France/Netherlands(further details in main text)
Service history
In service2011–present
Used bySee Operators
Production history
DesignerARTEC GmbH
Designed1998–2009
Produced2009–present
No. built539 as of February 2020[1] Production continues.
Specifications
Mass28,636 kg (GVWR); [2]
Length7.62 m (25 ft 0 in)
Width2.78 m (9 ft 1 in)
Height3.16 m (10 ft 4 in) (baseline vehicle) The 8×8 vehicle has a length of 7.62m, width of 2.78m and a height of 3.16m. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle is 28,636kg.
CrewVaries by role. In APC configuration – 3 + maximum of 8[2]
ArmorAMAP composite armour
Main
armament
various, depends on configuration
EngineMTU 8V199 TE20 Diesel rated at EURO 3[3]
530 kW (711 hp) in A0/A1/A2 and 600 kW (805 hp) in A3 (see text for full details)
Power/weight16.1 kW/t (max weight @ 530 kW))
Operational
range
1,100 km (684 mi)
Maximum speed 103 km/h (64 mph)


Canadian LAV 6

The LAV VI, sometime written as LAV 6 or LAV 6.0, is the fourth generation of LAV, and is based on the LAV III. It first started entering service in 2013. The Canadian Army plans to replace its entire LAV fleet of various LAV II and LAV III variants with the LAV VI. The vehicle is being acquired in two main variants: a fighting vehicle equipped with the 25mm cannon seen on the LAV II and LAV III, and a support variant labelled the Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV).

History[edit]

In July 2009, the Canadian Department of National Defence announced that $5 billion would be spent to enhance, replace and repair the Army's armoured vehicles. Part of the spending would be used to replace and repair damaged LAV III's due to wear and tear from operations in Afghanistan. As much as 33 percent of the Army's light armoured vehicles were out of service.[4] The LAV III's will be upgraded with improved protection and automotive components.[5] The Canadian Armed Forces has lost over 34 vehicles and 359 were damaged during the mission in Afghanistan. The Canadian Army has lost 13 LAVs and more than 159 were damaged by roadside bombs or enemy fire.[6] Of the $5 billion announced, approximately 20% of it will be used to upgrade LAV III models. The upgrade will extend the LAV III life span to 2035. The remaining $4 billion is to be spent on a "new family of land combat vehicles".[7] The Department of National Defence considered the purchase of vehicles meant to accompany the Leopard 2 and to sustain the LAV III into combat. The CV90, the Puma (IFV) and the Véhicule blindé de combat d'infanterie were the most likely candidates for the role. A contract of 108 with an option for up to 30 more was considered,[8][9][10] but a combination of budget cuts and upgrades to the existing fleet of LAV IIIs have led the Canadian Army to cancel its order for 108 CV90s.[11]

In October 2011, the Canadian government announced a $1.1 billion contract to General Dynamics Land Systems to upgrade 550 LAV III combat vehicles. The government said the upgrade is needed to improve protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which have been the cause of a number of Canadian deaths in Afghanistan. The improvements will also extend the service of the vehicles up to 2035 and will boost troop mobility.[12][13][14] The upgrades include a new and more powerful engine, increased armour protection, steering and brake systems. The turret hatches on the LAV III would be made larger and improved fire control, thermal, day and low-light sights, and data displays. The weight of the vehicle would increase from 38,000 pounds (17,000 kg) to 55,000 pounds (25,000 kg).[15][16] The first of 66 upgraded LAV IIIs was delivered on February 1, 2013.[17] The success of the upgrade program and budget pressures led to the cancellation of the Close Combat Vehicle replacement program later that year.[18]

In September 2012, the original contract valued to at $1.064 billion to upgrade the 550 LAV III's variants, an infantry section carrier, a command post, an observation post and an engineer vehicle to the LAV VI configuration, was modified. This included an additional $151 million to upgrade 66 LAV III's to the LAV VI with a LAV Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (LRSS) fitted.[19]

In February 2017, GDLS – Canada was awarded a $404 million order to work on 141 LAV Operational Requirement Integration Task (LORIT) vehicles. This contract will upgrade the remaining LAV III fleet in the Canadian Army to the LAV VI configuration. This brings the Canadian Army's LAV III Upgrade (LAVUP) program to a total cost of $1.8 billion.[20]

Final completion and delivery of the Canadian Army's LAV III Upgrade (LAVUP) to upgrade the LAV III to the LAV VI was expected to be completed by December 2019.[21]

In August 2019, the Government of Canada announced its intention to purchase up to 360 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs), and that negotiations with GDLS - Canada had entered the final stages. Based heavily on the LAV 6.0/VI platform, the ACSVs will replace the Bison LAV and the M113 armoured personnel carrier fleets of the Canadian Armed Forces.[22]

In September 2019, Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of the Department of National Defence awarded GDLS - Canada a CAD$2 Billion contract for 360 ACSVs, initial spare parts, manuals, training, and various vehicle add-on kits. The various add-on kits incorporated in the procurement include: add-on armour, mine blast & enhanced crew protection, laser warning systems, side protection and remote weapons station kits. The Department of National Defence stated that by procuring similar combat support vehicles in the CAF fleet offers the advantages of reduced training and sustainment costs, in addition to the availability of standard spare parts to fix vehicles quickly during critical operations. The vehicles are expected to support a wide range of operations, including domestic disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping missions. Subsequently, the ACSV will be available in eight variants to provide services such as: ambulances, vehicle recovery, engineering, mobile repair, electronic warfare, troop-carrying, and mobile command posts.[23] Delivery of the first set of vehicles is expected in late 2020, with the last vehicles being delivered in 2025.[22]

In May 2020, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace announced that they had signed a contract worth NOK500 Million (CAD$73.6 Million) with GDLS - Canada for delivery of the newest generation of Protector Remote Weapons Stations (or RWS) to the Canadian Army. The Protector RWS is to be equipped on Canada's fleet of ACSVs.[24] It was subsequently announced on June 1, 2020, that delivery of the first ACSVs was still on schedule for late 2020 and would not be delayed in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]

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  2. ^ a b "GTK/MRAV/PWV (Boxer) Wheeled Armoured Vehicle Programme". IHS Jane's Christopher F Foss. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
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  4. ^ "LAV-III out of service". CTV. Archived from the original on July 10, 2009.
  5. ^ Pugliese, David (June 2, 2009). "Military wants $5B for army's fleet". Ottawa Citizen. [permanent dead link]
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  8. ^ "Close Combat Vehicle" (Press release). Department of National Defence. July 8, 2009. Archived from the original on September 16, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  9. ^ "Canada Looks to Upgrade Its Armor". Defense Industry Daily. July 9, 2009. Archived from the original on July 12, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
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  11. ^ Brewster, Murray; Rennie, Steve (December 20, 2013). "Military scraps plans for new light-armoured combat vehicles". Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  12. ^ "Un milliard $ pour moderniser la flotte de véhicules blindés des Forces canadiennes". Radio-Canada. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on October 23, 2011.
  13. ^ "1 milliard $ pour moderniser des véhicules blindés". Agence QMI. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on June 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  14. ^ "Ottawa investit un milliard pour les blindés légers canadiens". Le Devoir. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013.
  15. ^ "LAV-3 Upgrade Still a Priority for Canada". Defense News. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012.
  16. ^ "Government Makes It Official: General Dynamics Land Systems Awarded LAV-3 Upgrade Contract". Ottawa Citizen. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on December 28, 2011.
  17. ^ Canadian army receives first of 66 upgraded LAV III vehicles Archived December 24, 2013, at the Wayback Machine – Armyrecognition.com, February 1, 2013
  18. ^ "Canada cancels $2.1B armored vehicle purchase". defensenews.com. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE. December 23, 2013. Archived from the original on December 23, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
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  20. ^ "Defence Minister Sajjan to make announcement on LAV-III Upgrade project". ottawacitizen.com. February 9, 2017. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  21. ^ "Canada to modernise additional 141 LAV IIIs". janes.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  22. ^ a b "Armoured Combat Support Vehicles". tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. November 13, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  23. ^ "Canada to purchase 360 combat support light armoured vehicles". Armytechnology.com. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  24. ^ Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (2020-05-25). "KONGSBERG AWARDED CONTRACT TO PROVIDE REMOTE WEAPON STATIONS TO THE CANADIAN ARMY WORTH 500 MNOK". Kongsberg.com/kda. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  25. ^ Pereira, Flavia Carmargos (2020-06-01). "Canadian DND confirms initial delivery of the ACSV for this year". Shepardmedia.com. Shephard Media. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
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