Rheinmetall: Best trucks for Canada

Rheinmetall and Navistar are jointly bidding for the Canadian Armed Forces' "Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM)" project. In this project, Rheinmetall Canada, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV), and Navistar Defence Canada are collaborating in a partnership named Team 45⁰ North (45⁰N). The Canadian LVM project aims to renew the capabilities of the Canadian Army in the field of light and heavy logistic vehicles. Team 45⁰N can draw on over 200 years of combined experience in developing technical solutions for defense and vehicle programs in Canada. It brings together two leading military vehicle manufacturers and a world-class integrator. This allows the team to offer the Canadian Army field-tested trucks specifically designed for military purposes.

Team 45⁰N: Joining Forces to Support the Armed Forces

With its extensive experience in different logistic vehicle solutions and executing complex defense projects, Team 45⁰N provides a low-risk and high-quality solution for the Canadian LVM project.

Rheinmetall Canada has been a trusted partner of the Canadian Armed Forces for decades across various programs. The company is an internationally recognized system integrator in the defense and security industry and a proven provider of in-service support for major Canadian vehicle projects. Rheinmetall Canada is known for its collaborative approach in working with its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their programs.

RMMV brings its unique capabilities and extensive knowledge in Military-off-the-Shelf (MOTS) logistic vehicles to the team.

RMMV has been successfully designing, building, and maintaining military vehicles worldwide for over a century. To meet all its customers' needs and support them in executing their most challenging tasks, the company offers a complete range of services. These include project management, system engineering and integration, support throughout the lifecycle, repair and maintenance, and spare parts management.

Navistar Defence Canada completes Team 45⁰N. The company has extensive experience collaborating with the Canadian government. In the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSV) project, Navistar Defence Canada provided 1,300 military standard vehicles (MilCOTS) to the Canadian Department of National Defence to support domestic and international missions. The company continues to provide logistical support through its extensive spare parts and service network across Canada. Navistar Defence Canada also supplied armored special vehicles to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to enhance protection and rescue capabilities for RCMP officers and citizens in risk situations.

Reliable Capabilities, Proven Solutions

In collaboration with its partners, Team 45⁰N will offer a comprehensive LVM solution that meets the logistical requirements of the Canadian Army and is specifically tailored to military needs - robustness, protection, payload capacity, mobility, and off-road capability.

The tactical trucks of the HX series from RMMV have already proven themselves worldwide and have a solid base of user nations, including Canada's close partners Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, NATO countries Germany and Norway, as well as other Western countries like Austria and Sweden. These reliable military vehicles are suitable for all climates, highly mobile in rugged terrain, and above all, offer soldiers a high level of protection. The combat-proven design provides immediate readiness but can also be upgraded and modified according to specific customer requirements. As a true MOTS product, the HX vehicle family combines professional logistics with high tactical mobility and versatility for special applications. The HX family is a reliable partner for joint military operations in complex theaters.Rheinmetall has introduced the latest generation of its globally proven HX trucks here on SPARTANAT.

Navistar Defence Canada provides unmatched logistic vehicle solutions for domestic and international missions. The company's vehicles are among the most versatile in the world. The flexible platforms can easily be tailored to specific mission requirements and configured in various variants, such as water tanker vehicles, as well as gasoline, oil, and lubricant transporters, troop carriers, recovery vehicles, dump trucks, heavy equipment transport vehicles, and much more. In recent years, Navistar vehicles have been deployed in relief efforts after natural disasters in Canada and have also served as a crucial logistical multiplier for the forces on the frontlines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with Canadian Industry

Team 45⁰N is committed to supporting the Canadian Armed Forces before, during, and after delivery, while contributing to overall Canadian economic growth. This partnership relies on a network of suppliers from coast to coast and will help strengthen the workforce and supply chain in the country. Rheinmetall Canada's excellent track record, along with its partners, in fulfilling their obligations under the Canadian Industrial and Technological Benefit Policy underscores Team 45⁰N's commitment to the Canadian industry.

The exceptional product offering, extensive experience in working with the Canadian Armed Forces, and commitment to Canadian economic growth make Team 45⁰N the ideal partner for the Canadian LVM project and all future initiatives in the field of logistic vehicles.

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