Canada will upgrade 66 additional LAV Light Armoured Vehicles with General Dynamics 1311121.

"Helping to protect the men and women of the Canadian forces is a privileged role and we understand our responsibility and what is at stake," said Danny Deep, vice president of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. "The upgraded LAV III will provide our Canadian soldiers with one of the most advanced and modern vehicles of this type in the world.

"It will also provide much-needed job stability throughout Canada's high-value defense sector."

Under a contract awarded late last year and worth about $1 billion, General Dynamics was to upgrade 550 LAV IIIs.

Upgrades include introduction of double-V-hull technology; energy-attenuating seats; a more powerful engine, driveline and suspension; larger hatches; an improved fire control system; thermal, day and low-light sights; and data displays.