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the procurement and sustainment cost and increases training efficiencies. In addition, The Power Team's Indig- enous Participation Plan (IPP) commits to over $100 million and 10% of contract value (double the request from Canada) for Indigenous participation. Through procurement and subcon- tracting initiatives, the company will be providing worthwhile career opportuni- ties, training, skills development and ap- prenticeship opportunities for Indigenous businesses and people. Tomorrow's Solutions Today - Interconnectivity General Dynamics Land Systems-Cana- da's vision for the future leverages digital technology throughout the LAV and con- nected assets to share information secure- ly and quickly. Under this vision, land platforms be- come a node or hub for communication, sensor processing, uncrewed or robotic asset control and battle management map- ping. These capabilities are enabled by our Next Generation Electronic Architecture (NGEA) and include three components: hardware qualified to military standards, scalable for different processing needs and with built-in cyber security measures; soft- ware to enable capabilities from simple automotive functions to Artificial Intelli- gence algorithms, video management and data processing; and a tailored platform architecture to provide further cyber and damage resilience. NGEA allows the customer and these platforms to respond rapidly to evolving needs by providing a foundation on which new technologies, sensors or effectors can added quickly. NGEA's advanced innova- tions include demonstrated autonomous and remote vehicle control and the hosting of 3rd party software on NGEA's cyber- secure platform. Finally, NGEA has achieved its foun- dational goal of reducing soldier burden through simplified interface. NGEAs foundational goal is to generate a many-fold increase in soldier effective- ness by off-loading dangerous or routine tasks such that our soldiers' expertise can be directed towards making sound, well- informed and timely decisions. "General Dynamics Land Systems- Canada is committed to its mission of supporting the CAF by bringing the best technology from Canada and around the world to ensure that the men and women of the CAF have the very best equipment and technology to complete their missions – today and in the future", said Jason Ale- jandro Monahan, Vice President & Gen- eral Manager of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. "That is why our organi- zation puts a strong emphasis on investing in research and development. We believe that having a competitive edge requires constant assessment of new technologies and a relentless focus on innovation." A Strategic Partner to Canada General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada www.vanguardcanada.com APRIL/MAY 2024 23 P E R S P E C T I V E Sponsored Content believes in being a committed partner to Canada, not only by exceeding contract re- quirements but also by supporting specific government policies. In August 2018, General Dynamics joined the Canadian Council for Aborigi- nal Business (CCAB) and continues to work in partnership with Indigenous busi- nesses throughout the company's value chain. The company is also the inaugural sponsor of the CCAB Indigenous Business Defence Sector Accelerator Program for Indigenous businesses, developed to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada to engage with defence suppliers. There is great pride across all of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada in the significant impact they make on the Ca- nadian economy through jobs created and sustained, Canadian intellectual property developed, and the supply base of small, medium, and Indigenous-owned busi- nesses developed across Canada. This con- tribution, however, relies on effective gov- ernment policies that create the conditions for the defence industry to flourish. The sustainment of defence capability is inextri- cably linked to the maintenance of a robust defence industrial base within Canada. The people who work at General Dy- namics are passionate about the contribu- tion they make to Canada and the CAF. Their strength comes from a unique ability to push innovation to the limits and quick- ly convert ideas into real technologies and solutions for customers. Their ability to continually assess where technology will lead has provided them with the opportunity to demonstrate how they are not only a manufacturer of ar- moured vehicles, but also a strategic asset to Canada and a source of innovative prod- ucts, solutions, and technologies. Global events continue to demonstrate that threats to our democracy are not di- minishing. There is an urgency to ensure that militaries are fully equipped with the capabilities to respond quickly and safely. Monahan will tell you, "our most im- portant mission is to ensure that Canadian soldiers have the very best equipment, tech- nology, and support to face new challenges, complete their mission, and return home safely to their families. As the CAF's needs change to address new threats and opportu- nities, the investments that General Dynam- ics Land Systems-Canada is making today will ensure that we will be ready with new and innovative solutions." The new Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) ambulance variant was unveiled at 1 Field Ambulance in Edmonton on 22 Nov 23 (Photo by MCpl P.l McCahon).

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