The Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes (CAF) will soon have advanced technologies from GM Defense Canada in hand! The Canadian Army intends to deploy the Light Tactical Vehicles to troops supporting Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia this fall. Read more from yesterday’s announcement at www.gmdefensellc.com! #GMD #GMDCanada #GMCanada #oneteam #wearegm #CAF #LTV #abetterboot
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Official LinkedIn page for General Motors Defense. GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility and security solutions across the full spectrum of automotive and power applications in global aerospace, defense and security markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense’s technologies results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars spent in independent research and development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. With more than 180,000 employees globally, GM sold 7.7 million vehicles on six continents in 2019, generating $137 billion in revenue.
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http://www.gmdefensellc.com
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Public Company
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- 2017
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Exciting News! 🎉 Two years after announcing our expansion into Canada, GM Defense Canada is proud to provide critical capability to the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes (CAF). Through a C$35.8 million contract, the business will deliver 90 light tactical vehicles (LTVs), with an option to procure up to an additional 18 more. The LTVs are intended for NATO’s Multinational Battle Group Latvia. The LTVs include a nine-passenger variant designed to carry personnel and a new utility variant to transport combat supplies. The business anticipates delivering its tactical mobility solutions only five weeks after contract award. We’re proud of the team for this big win, and we look forward to partnering with CAF and GM Canada, who stands ready to support us as we further expand our work in Canada. For more details, check out the press release linked below. #GMD #GMDCANADA #GMCANADA #wearegm #OneTeam #CAF #LTV #abetterboot https://lnkd.in/g6J5hHvd
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📣 Did you hear? 📣 GM Defense (GMD) has an exciting opportunity to join our Contracts, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Operations team! This position will work directly for the GMD VP of Contracts, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain and will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of sound Contracts, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain management compliance and operational policy, process, and work instructions from pre-award to post-award and contract close out. Intersted? Learn more about this role at the link below! https://lnkd.in/dVeUTk9H
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GMD Staff Spotlight: Today, we spotlight Sarah Henneberry, Vice President of Operations at GM Defense (GMD). Sarah's multifaceted role covers a wide array of non-technical operations essential to GMD's growth, including program management, digital transformation, and information governance. She plays a crucial role in shaping the unique elements of government-related finance and program controls, ensuring successful project execution and compliance with government requirements. One of Sarah's key initiatives is implementing Enterprise Resource Planning systems to streamline processes and meet government cost accounting standards. Her efforts enhance program controls and enable scalable growth in global supply chain and manufacturing operations. With a background in both operational and strategic roles, Sarah excels in start-up environments and approaches challenges with a strategic mindset. Sarah holds a Bachelor's in Information Design and Corporate Communications from Bentley University and an MBA from the University of Virginia. Outside of work, she's a devoted #boymom to two boys who love hockey and exploring their property in Buffalo on ATVs. A passionate advocate for animal welfare, Sarah shares her home with two rescue dogs and enjoys DIY home renovations. Thank you, Sarah, for your leadership and vision in shaping the future of defense operations for GMD. #wearegm #gmdefense #gmdstaffspotlight
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GMD Staff Spotlight: Today, we are shining the spotlight on Paul Beaker, Chief Engineer & Director of Advanced Product Development at GM Defense (GMD). With over two decades at GM, Beaker's leadership and expertise drive innovation in defense engineering. He oversees key teams, ensuring seamless integration of vehicle designs and prototypes, and works closely with Business Development to assess new opportunities. Beaker's role at GMD allows him to manage the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to realization, collaborating with engineers both in the office and on the shop floor. His team utilizes advanced CAD tools and operates a prototype shop to bring designs to life. Since joining GM in 1997 and transitioning to GMD in 2021, his dedication has significantly advanced GMD's engineering capabilities. Outside of work, Beaker enjoys mountain biking, water sports, skiing, wakeboarding, ice hockey, and playing guitar in church. He also loves home improvement projects and is a proud owner of Bella, a 10-year-old black lab adopted from the Leader Dog for the Blind program. Paul Beaker's dedication and passion exemplify GMD's commitment to engineering excellence in defense technology. His contributions push the boundaries of innovation. Thank you, Paul, for your outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to GMD's mission! #gmdefense #wearegm #gmdstaffspotlight #engineeringexcellence
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As we celebrate the birth of our great nation, GM Defense extends our heartfelt support and gratitude to the men and women who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our country. Today, as you gather with family and friends, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on the values that make our nation strong: liberty, justice, and unity. From all of us at GM Defense, we wish you and yours a happy, safe, and relaxing holiday. #gmdefense #independenceday #wearegm
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GM Defense is excited to share that it's providing General Motors Ultium batteries to UT Arlington College of Engineering (UTA) Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory (PPEL) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. UTA PPEL will evaluate the technology to understand current capabilities of commercial automotive batteries under dynamic discharge and charge scenarios. The project, funded by the Operational Energy Innovation office of the U.S. Department of Defense, will help provide pathways and options for domestically supplied energy storage for future use in military platforms. We are thrilled to be supporting such an important project. #wearegm #energystorage #uta #mavengineering https://lnkd.in/gp_JsUt8
GM Defense Provides Battery Electric Technology for Future Military Platforms
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A big shout out to Brant Dayley, VP, Integrated Energy & Propulsion for GM Defense, who moderated an impressive group of panelists joining us at Eurosatory 2024 for a GM Defense-hosted panel on the role of resilient energy ecosystems in tactical environments. The group shared insights ranging from ensuring energy resilience for #NATO forces and retrofitting aging tactical mobility solutions to support energy-hungry warfare to providing energy to and from tactical hybrid solutions. Special thanks to Major General Matthew J. Van Wagenen, Deputy Chief for Operations in NATO Shape, Khaled Ahmed Al Zaabi, President Platforms & Systems, EDGE Group, Jensen Chew, Product Director for Electrification, ST Engineering and Stuart Dee, Research Leader Defence & Security, RAND Europe. #thoughtleadership #tacticalelectdrification #Eurosatory2024 #wearegm
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We had the pleasure of collaborating with the Michelin team to showcase the GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle, equipped with Michelin’s BF Goodrich KO3 tires at #Eurosatory this week. This powerful combination was a hit at Michelin’s booth, even catching the eye of Mr. Bib, seen here with GM Defense President, Stephen S. duMont; GM Defense VP of Integrated Vehicles, Pete Johnson, and Michelin teammates Todd J. H. and Justin MacLanders. #abetterboot #ISV #Goodrich #wearegm #GMD #Michelin
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We're more than halfway through #Eurosatory 2024, and the energy here in Paris is electric! All day, our booth has been buzzing with excitement as our team showcased the purpose-built Integrated Armored Vehicle (#IAV), designed to support protected missions on a global level. Whether you're an established customer, one of our many great industry partners, or newly interested in GM Defense and our capabilities, we thank you for stopping by and enjoying everything our booth has to offer. As we approach day four of the show, the GM Defense team is eager to welcome you to the USA Security and Defense Pavilion, where you'll find us in booth B281, hall 5A. There's still time to schedule a meeting with our team, so email us at [email protected] today! #GMDefense #wearegm #Eurosatory2024 #IAV #Paris
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