Tag: Department of National Defence
General Dynamics to Ottawa: We need more military orders or risk layoffs
London’s military armoured vehicle maker is lobbying the Canadian government for orders with the manufacturer facing possible layoffs without new work, its union leaders say. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada on Oxford Street East needs an immediate order from Ottawa of 150 light armoured vehicles and a commitment of at least 25 a year […]
More London-made armoured vehicles bound for Ukraine as Canada stands firm
Support for Ukraine in its war with Russia again has thrust London into the global military arena, with the Canadian federal government pledging to send more locally made light armoured vehicles. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a sweeping pledge of ongoing support for Ukraine, which this week marked the third anniversary of its invasion by […]
Cornies: Canadian Parliament should give peace a chance
Ottawa should meet the moment: Establishment of a centre of excellence that resembles what the “peace trainers” are advocating.
Dorchester firm waiting for green light to retool LAVs for Ukraine
A London area military defence contractor is pledging light armoured vehicles it is rebuilding for Ukraine will be faster, better armoured and more lethal than ever. Now, if they can only get federal government approval to do the work. Armatec Survivability, in Dorchester, has an agreement to rebuild 24 armoured vehicles that have been scrapped […]