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General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Awarded Potential $13 Billion Saudi LAV Deal

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Friday, February 14th, 2014

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General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Awarded Potential $13 Billion Saudi LAV Deal

Canadian Forces LAV

Unveiling what the Minister of International Trade said was the largest advanced manufacturing export win in Canadian history, officials Friday revealed a potential $13 billion deal for General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada [GD] with Saudi Arabia for vehicles and associated equipment and support. The contract is for new Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs) and will start with a design and development phase. The first of the vehicles will roll out sometime in 2016, General Dynamics said. The contract was facilitated by the…

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