Article Posted on : - Jun 02, 2011

Team Timberwolf vehicle system

LADSON (BNS): Force Protection has unveiled a complete vehicle system 'Team Timberwolf' for the Canadian Forces.

The vehicle was showcased during the eve of CANSEC, Canada's foremost defence and security technology showcase.

The vehicle is based on the battle proven Cougar vehicle with independent suspension, integrated C4ISR and dual remote weapons systems.

“Team Timberwolf was formed to give Canadian Forces the best and most complete system offering available on the market today in terms of survivability, situational awareness, fighting capability and reparability,” Randy Hutcherson, Chief Operating Officer of Force Protection, said.

Team Timberwolf is comprised of Force Protection Survivability Solutions Canada, CAE, Elbit Systems and Lockheed Martin Canada to compete for the Canadian Forces Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) project, it said.