Thales Canada has welcomed the Canadian government’s announcement that the Bushmaster has been qualified for the next stage in the selection process for the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) Program.
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to present the Bushmaster for Army testing next year as part of the Request for Proposal,” Paul Kahn, Thales Canada President and CEO, said.
“The Bushmaster is a highly mobile vehicle with outstanding ballistic, mine and improvised explosive device (IED) blast resistant characteristics that has been proven repeatedly in combat to save lives.”
Thales Canada, in addition to its exclusive teaming agreement with DEW Engineering and Development ULC on the assembly of the Bushmaster, will be looking at further maximising its Canadian Content Value and will be meeting with potential suppliers across Canada over the next several months.
Thales’ first official supplier sourcing session will be during DEFSEC Atlantic 2010, in Halifax, September 9-10, 2010.