Peruvian LAV Contract

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada announced on July 24 that the Peruvian government had awarded the company a $67 million contract to equip Peruvian Marines with Light Armored Vehicles.

Peru bought 32 of the LAV II personnel variant vehicles with amphibious capability. Included in the contract is a complete logistics support package. Deliveries will begin by mid-2015, the statement reads.

"We are proud to have been selected by the Peruvian Marines to meet their armoured vehicle requirement and look forward to establishing a long-term relationship with this very important customer," Danny Deep, GDLS-Canada vice president said in a statement.

In May, GDLS-Canada was awarded a $52 million contract modification for LAV mobility and obsolescence upgrade integration, Inside the Navy reported that month.

Upgrades for the LAV include a power pack with increased power, an upgraded driveline, steering and suspension to allow for additional payload and height management system, and upgraded electrical components including a redesigned driver's instrument panel, company spokesman Ken Yamashita wrote in a May 20 email.