“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,” said Tommy-Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds. He added that “with a hot production line and a unified supply chain, the platform ensures long-term availability of spare parts and support for the Canadian Armed Forces, while offering seamless interoperability with military units across North America.”
Beowulf is a dual body all terrain vehicle designed for demanding Arctic conditions and is capable of operating across mud, sand, muskegs, snow, ice, and deep water through its amphibious features. Its drivetrain is derived from the BvS10 family, already in service in eight nations, six of them NATO members, providing a low risk and proven platform for Arctic defence tasks.
“GDLS is proud to bring BAE Systems Hägglunds’ Beowulf to Canada to satisfy requirements for the DAME project,” said Dave Haggerty, vice president and general manager of GDLS-Canada. He noted that “with nearly 50 years of working closely with the Canadian Armed Forces in complex project delivery and in-service support we will ensure that the platform remains supported and relevant wherever it is stationed,” adding that the company’s expertise “will deliver made-in-Canada features tailored to national requirements” and that “Beowulf and this partnership will provide Canada assurance of DAME’s success.”
BAE Systems Hägglunds and GDLS said their collaboration will provide Canada with a modern and proven capability that supports a sustained presence in the Arctic. They stated that the platform will also strengthen Canada’s ability to respond to emerging threats alongside allies and partners.
