Ottawa, July 17 -- Canada will invest nearly C$2 billion over four years in a new partnership with Ontario-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to build 190 additional Armoured Combat Support Vehicles, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday.

The new vehicles, designed to protect troops against mines, improvised explosive devices and enemy fire while operating alongside front-line forces, will primarily be used for training exercises at Canadian Armed Forces bases across the country.

The government said every vehicle will be designed, built and assembled in Canada at GDLS-Canada's manufacturing facility in London, Ontario.

The announcement also marks GDLS-Canada's designation as the first Strategic Partner under Canada's ne...