Canada orders 39 additional ACSV 8x8 armored vehicles to replace vehicles donated to Ukraine

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According to information published by the Canada National Defense Department, the Canadian Department of National Defense has ordered 39 additional ACSV Armored Combat Support Vehicles to replace armored vehicles it donated to Ukraine earlier this year.
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The new ACSV Armored Combat Support Vehicle for the Canadian army. (Picture source Canadian MoD)

During the NATO leaders summit that was held in Madrid from 29 to 30 June 2022, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will deliver 39 8x8 Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs).

In September 2019, Canada announced a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the acquisition of 360 Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV). The vehicle is an 8x8 armored vehicle which is based on the LAV 6.0 and will replace the current Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) II Bison and M113 Tracked LAV fleets in service with the Canadian army. The new vehicles will be supplied in eight variants including APC (Armored Personnel Carrier), ambulance, command post, electronic warfare, engineer, cargo, maintenance and recovery, and mobile repair.

The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy was applied to the ACSV Implementation Contract. The total ITB obligation is $1.775 billion. The contract was awarded through a non-competitive process following direct engagement with General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada, the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Light Armored Vehicle 6.0.

The ACSV is based on the LAV 6.0 platform, an improved version of the LAV III 8x8 armored vehicle with an inherent Double-V hull and energy-attenuated seats providing a high level of protection against ballistic and mine threats. The vehicle also features an upgraded driveline, suspension, larger tires, and a more powerful engine to deliver significantly increased payload and superior mobility performance.

The ACSV is powered by a Caterpillar C9 engine developing 450 hp. coupled to a ZF transmission with 7 forward and 1 reverse speed. The vehicle can run at a maximum speed of 100 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 600 km.