
Canada awarded General Dynamics [GD] a $309 million contract amendment to upgrade its army’s 141 Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) III fleet, the company said Friday.The LAV III upgrade will move the vehicles to the LAV 6.0 configuration due to lessons the Canadian Army learned in Afghanistan with substantial inputs from the Canadian government. Upgrades include the double-V hull, protection and mobility enhancements, onboard vetronics, and capacity for future growth and modularity.GD said the upgrades will enhance the performance and survivability…