Carney taps General Dynamics as Canada's first defence 'strategic partner' in $2B deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney named General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as Ottawa's first "strategic partner" on July 16, 2026, in London, Ontario. A nearly $2-billion, four-year contract will build 190 armoured combat support vehicles, growing the Army fleet from 360 to 550. The deal is expected to sustain over 6,000 jobs yearly across 600-plus Canadian suppliers.