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A $2 billion dollar contract for new armoured vehicles was quietly signed with General Dynamics Land Systems earlier this month.

The Liberal government originally announced Aug. 18 that negotiations were underway for the sole source deal to purchase 360 combat support Light Armoured Vehicles from General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada in London, ON.

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A notice on the federal government’s procurement website noted that Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of National Defence, awarded the contract to General Dynamics valued at $2 billion on Sept. 5. That cost includes initial spare parts, technical manuals and training.

Public Services and Procurement Canada did not issue a news release about the major award. The department did not respond to a request for comment.

The overall project is estimated to cost $3 billion but that includes in-service support, construction of new facilities and other support to the program.