Marshall Canada today announced that it has awarded armour manufacturer and vehicle integrator NP Aerospace Canada a contract to support the flagship Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) programme.
The contract will see NP Aerospace design, develop, test, certify and produce Armoured Personnel Transport Modules (APTM) over a three year period as a major supplier to the Power Team, an industry consortium comprising General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Marshall Canada, Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Trucks), Manac and Soframe. The Power Team was formally awarded the LVM contract by Canada’s Department of National Defence in May 2024.
The APTM is one of a range of module variants to be delivered by Marshall to Canada’s Department of National Defence under the programme, which will provide the replacement for the Canadian Armed Forces’ existing fleet of logistics vehicles - an essential capability for transferring resources, personnel and military assets during domestic and international operations and training exercises.
Left to right: James Kempston, CEO NP Aerospace and Alain Gauthier, Vice President - North America Marshall
The modules will provide a significant level of blast and ballistic protection to the internally transported personnel. With a fully integrated design, the system will deliver the functionality and protection required to safely and comfortably transport troops on the back of Canada’s new fleet of Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks, adding significant capability, protection, mobility and flexibility to deployed dismounted troops.
As a modular ISO compatible system, the APTMs will be interchangeable between multiple base LVM platforms, as well as being able to be ground-dumped when not in use. The ISO compatibility also means they can be easily and commonly handled for strategic logistic purposes, on trucks, ships and in aircraft.
“We are delighted to be growing our strategic relationship with NP Aerospace while investing in our Canadian supply chain under the LVM program.
“NP Aerospace is already a trusted supplier and partner, and we know the team possesses the required facilities, skills, knowledge, procurement and processes in place to provide the next generation of armoured personnel transport modules for the Canadian Armed Forces.”
Alain Gauthier
Vice President – North America, Marshall
Marshall and NP Aerospace are currently working together internationally on several major projects, including the Canadian Land Equipment Program – Engineering Technical Support Services Contract (LEP-ETSS).
“We’re proud to have been selected by Marshall Canada to design and deliver the APTM systems.
“The LVM program is a major procurement for Canada’s Department of National Defence and for NP Aerospace to be in the ‘Power Team’ supply chain is significant for us. The APTM requirement set is demanding but we have the skills and the know-how to design, develop, test and deliver a first class and compliant system. Our Canadian business is growing fast having doubled in staff in the last 12 months, and this contract will enable us to further develop our on-shore capability to serve our customers, both domestically and as a Canadian exporter. The future is bright, and I thank everyone who has been involved in this success story to date as we look forward to a continuation and expansion of our collective achievements in Canada and beyond.”
James Kempston
CEO, NP Aerospace
The contract will result in the recruitment of up to 20 more staff at NP Aerospace’s Ontario base, continuing the operation’s successful growth trajectory and further contributing to the London and Southwestern Ontario region.