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General Dynamics Land Systems to build armoured vehicles for Saudi Arabia
LONDON, Ont. – General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada has signed a multi-billion dollar contract to supply armoured vehicles and equipment, training and support services to Saudi Arabia.
The federal government said Friday the 14-year contract will create and sustain more than 3,000 jobs.
The contract was done through the Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa’s international government-to-government contracting organization.
“This latest contract confirms our position as a leading armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer in the world,” said company vice-president Danny Deep.
The contract with the Saudis follows an agreement last year that saw the General Dynamics operations in London, Ont., win a US$65.3-million contract with the Colombian government.
The Colombian Ministry of National Defence signed a deal to buy 24 light armoured vehicles from General Dynamics.
General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada also signed a US$24-million deal last year to produce 13 light armoured vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps.
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