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CASR Background pages will
describe and compare military technology which, although not currently in Canadian Forces service, might arise in
discussions of potential procurement. Cancelled DND projects will also be covered.
Where useful, Background will also
cover existing CF military technology more thoroughly than is generally practical in the other pages of our
site. Entries in
the Background section are, however, still intended for a
general, lay audience.
[For indepth coverage, readers are encouraged to explore our In Detail section.]
Background will also act as a repository for ‘archived’ pages that
cover any CF equipment which has been recently retired from active service but may still be relevant to the
discussion of future defence procurement and planning.
Navigating the Background section. Recent entries are
listed below in chrono- logical order (see the BG
Archives for earlier chronological listings). In the left- hand column will be found links to
sub-indices of Background topics by subject.
Background — Most Recent Titles
Afghan-standard LAVs – LAV III LORIT
LAV III LORIT ( LAV Operational Require- ments Integration Task ) is to combine and rationalize the many
survivability upgrades made to LAV IIIs in Afghanistan since the 2006 re-deployment to Kandahar
Province.
The Light Armoured Vehicle - Remote
Weapon System
The LAV-RWS Project is in the news again. The claim that these LAV TUA conversions were "rushed" into the field in
Afghanistan is a bit rich after the recent slamming that LAV-RWS Project management recently received
from the OAG's audit of this project. But the LAV-RWS are now in Kandahar - although only 18 vehicles will ever
serve there.
Surveillance Comparison – ISR King Airs
In the complete absense of information from the Canadian government, Canadian citizens are left to speculate
on how their taxes are being spent. We look at other ISR King Airs.
AVGPs: Armoured Vehicle, General Purpose
AVGPs were the CF's original series of wheeled light armoured vehicles. The AVGPs consisted of Grizzly infantry section carriers, Husky ARV repair/recovery vehicles, and Cougar DFSV fire support vehicles. The last surviving
AVGPs are either out on loan to the African Union, being sold off, or to become gate guardians.
HIAV – Heavy Infantry Assault
Vehicle
Conspicuous in its absense in the recent vehicle announcements, whither HIAV? An HIAV is the heavy form of
armoured personnel carrier. Similar vehicles have a combat engineering application. Most, if not all HIAVs are
tank conversions. And there may lie the root of difficulty for DND.
Origins of the Swedish Bv206
MOSV
The CF Bv206 'Tonka's have direct origins in another Swedish articulated vehicle, the Volvo Bv202. Both are
cleverly engineered vehicles making good use of materials. At a stretch, a Canadian conceptual connection can also be
made, see CL-70/-91 below.
Canadair CL-70 RAT & CL-91 Dynatrac
While Bombardier is famous for Canadian snowmobiles, pioneering work was done on
articulated all-terrain vehicles at aircraft maker Canadair. Conceptually at least, two little-known Canadair
vehicles anticipated Sweden's more successful Bv206 MOSV.
FLCS – DND's Future Land Combat
Systems
An 'omnibus' program covering all future Army systems – including armoured vehicles, artillery systems,
networking, and 'soldier systems' that are undergoing trials now or planned for 2020.
CCV – the Close Combat Vehicle
Project
CCV would be Infantry Fighting Vehicles able to stay with the CF's Leopard 2 tank regardless of terrain.
Part of FLCS' Future Combat Vehicle Systems, CCV was put to the Government as a high priority
just as the Canadian economy joined the global meltdown. CCV's future is now unknown.
Aker Arctic's DAS Concept for AOPS
Aker Arctic of Finland has proposed a double-acting ship hullform for the CF's Arctic Offshore Patrol
Ship. This AOPS concept would break ice stern-first while having a relatively fine bow and active stabilization for
patrol of our temperate seas.
Special Operations Vehicles –
Update
A selection of new vehicle types for CF special forces is reportedly near. There are suggestions
that the Supacat Jackal and AM General's GMV-S are the lead contenders. Despite the
SOIQ commonality demands, the Wolf is not in the running.
Medium Support Vehicle System MilCOTS
On 09 Jan 2009, DND announced the winner of their MSVS militarized commercial off-the-shelf project. With only one
bidder, no surprise that the $274 M contract went to Navistar Defense. Some 1300 MSVS MilCOTS
trucks will be built by Navistar Defense in Garland, TX.
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