BAE Systems Hägglunds and General Dynamics Land Systems have signed a teaming agreement to propose the Beowulf all terrain vehicle for the Canadian Army’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement programme.
According to the companies, the arrangement brings together Hägglunds’ long running work on articulated all terrain vehicles and GDLS’s in service support network across Canada. The bid centres on the Beowulf, a dual body platform intended for operations in extreme Arctic conditions and across difficult terrain including mud, muskeg, snow, ice and deep water. The design uses the drivetrain from the BvS10 family, a fleet in use with eight nations, six of them NATO members.
Tommy Gustafsson Rask, managing director at BAE Systems Hägglunds, said “Arctic capability is critical for Canada, and the Beowulf will drive both current and future strategic objectives due to its ability to operate in extreme temperatures and unforgiving landscapes.” He argued that an active production line and consolidated supply chain would support availability of spares and ensure interoperability with North American forces.
GDLS Canada vice president and general manager Dave Haggerty said “GDLS is proud to bring BAE Systems Hägglunds’ Beowulf to Canada to satisfy requirements for the DAME project.” He added that the company’s experience with Canadian Armed Forces programmes would allow it to provide “made in Canada features tailored to national requirements.”
Both companies position the Beowulf as a low risk option with established performance, suited to supporting Canadian sovereignty and enabling sustained presence in the Arctic. The joint pitch argues that the partnership could give Canada a platform able to operate alongside allies while supported through established domestic service arrangements.
