Daimler Truck and General Dynamics Land Systems form global military vehicles partnership

By Defence Industry Europe

Daimler Truck and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have announced a strategic partnership to cooperate on the development, production and servicing of military logistics vehicles in selected markets. The agreement builds on their existing collaboration under Canada’s Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) programme, which will supply over 1,500 off-road trucks to the Canadian Armed Forces.

 

The companies stated that they aim to align their product portfolio more closely with the needs of customers in other regions and prepare long-term support through replacement parts and services. The partnership follows a contract awarded in 2024 under the LVM power team, confirming their capacity to deliver large-scale logistics solutions.

 

 

Franziska Cusumano, CEO Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, said: “With General Dynamics Land Systems at our side, we want to offer comprehensive solutions for armies worldwide, from basic vehicles to tailor-made equipment and chassis, to comprehensive long-term service and support. Our successful collaboration on the Canadian LVM contract has already shown the potential of this partnership.”

 

 

Dave Paddock, President of General Dynamics Land Systems, said: “Our collaboration with Daimler Truck on Canada’s LVM program has shown us that we have the knowledge and experience to take our tried-and-tested model internationally with the objective of offering the right solutions for militaries on both sides of the Atlantic.”

 

 

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