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General Dynamics Unit To Provide LAV IIIs To Colombian Army

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 11th, 2013

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General Dynamics [GD] yesterday said the Colombian Ministry of National Defense (MND) has awarded a $65.3 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for 24 Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs) for the army. The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Government of Canada. This contract was a priority acquisition by the Colombian MND and provides a new capability for the army. Vehicles provided under this contract will be the LAV III version with double-V…

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