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As Defence Watch readers know, I have posted a number of articles on the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) project, including updates on the program as well as the issues the project is facing.

The vehicles have hit another snag with problems with steering systems. That issue has been repaired although the delivery of the vehicles will be further delayed. My article which appears in today’s Citizen can be read here:

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The first TAPVs are expected to be delivered to the Canadian Army in August, almost two years late.

Department of National Defence spokeswoman Ashley Lemire told Defence Watch the following:

“A second round of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Durability (RAMD) testing is currently being conducted on the TAPVs. This second round started at the end August 2015, and is expected to be completed by May 2016.