[Randy]

I just read an article in this months Jane's International Review regarding the Canadian LAV MGS. While the Canadian government had a requirement for 66 MGSs "after evaluating the performance of the US version (the Stryker) in Iraq, the Canadian Army is concerned that the lightly armoured vehicle may not be the right choice for urban operations against asymmetric forces. It is now looking at retaining the tank in service until 2015."

In the same article General Dynamics Land Systems (makers of the Stryker/LAV) have indicated that the Marine Corps has placed an order for 130 LAV A-2s.

I think using the LAV/Styker for a recon vehicle/APC is one thing, but using it as a surrogate tank is something else. At least this is continued food for thought.