Organization

General Dynamics headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 92,000 people worldwide. The company has four main business segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Systems and Technology, and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is responsible for the International Wheeled Vehicles business and is a division of General Dynamics Land Systems which is part of the Combat Systems business segment. 

We are a leader in light armoured vehicle platforms and sub system integration as well as providing re-role, upgrades and repair services and full fleet support .

Two other General Dynamics companies operate in Canada and include General Dynamics Canada, who specializes in technology-based electronic systems, systems integration, and in–service support, and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Canada, who specialize in a wide variety of ammunition.

Locations / Facilities

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, London, Ontario – International Wheeled Vehicles headquarters and provider of Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing and Support Services to globally fielded fleets.

Support Services Edmonton, Alberta - Performs repair, retrofit and modification activities in support of the Canadian LAV fleet.

General Dynamics Land Systems - Australia, Adelaide (Pooraka), Australia – Provides program management and repair, retrofit and modification support to the ASLAV fleet.  In addition GDLS-A operates support centres in Brisbane and Darwin.  There is also a regional marketing office in Canberra.

Capabilities

Engineering research, development, and technological innovation keep General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada at the forefront of worldwide armoured force modernization programs. With a wide array of capabilities, including precision machining & welding, systems integration and logistics support services, we are able to meet the full spectrum of customer requirements.

Accreditations

 ISO3 –  Health and Safety – OHSAD 18001:2007
 Quality – ISO 9001:2000
 Environmental – ISO 14001:2004
 

History of General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada

The Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) heritage began in Canada when Diesel Division General Motors of Canada built the AVGPs in the late 1970s.  In 1999 the company was renamed GM Defense, in recognition of its expanded defence business responsibilities. Then, in 2003 after its acquisition by General Dynamics, it became General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada.  With over 30 years of history in producing LAVs for our customers, we are taking our commitment to excellence forward, supporting & protecting soldiers in future deployments just as we have done in the past.