Federal government to acquire 190 armoured vehicles in $2B deal to strengthen Canadian Army

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $2 billion investment to purchase 190 new armoured vehicles for the Canadian Army as part of a four-year procurement plan aimed at strengthening the military's operational capabilities and supporting Canada's domestic defence industry.

Carney confirmed the agreement during a visit Thursday to the General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada facility in London, Ont. According to the federal government, the new vehicles will increase the Army's armoured fleet to 550.

The Prime Minister said all 190 vehicles will be manufactured at the company's Ontario facility. He added that components used in production will be sourced from Canadian suppliers across the country wherever possible, a strategy the government says is intended to support domestic manufacturing and create jobs.

According to the Prime Minister, the procurement is designed to reduce Canada's reliance on foreign supply chains while strengthening national security through greater use of Canadian-made defence equipment and suppliers.