The CAF requires a protected, lightweight multi-role and highly mobile ground wheeled vehicle in order to conduct multiple battlefield roles and tasks across the spectrum of conflict. This includes, Combat roles, Command Support roles, Combat Service Support roles, Individual Training and Training support tasks. The current Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled (LUVW) fleet is comprised of a Standard Military Pattern (SMP) Mercedes G-Wagon and Militarized Commercial Off-The-Shelf (MilCOTS) Chevrolet Silverado truck, which have served the CAF since 2004.

The G-Wagon fleet includes the following variants: Command and Reconnaissance; Basic; and Military Police. The MilCOTS fleet includes the following variants: Cable-layer; Utility; and Military Police. Both the G-Wagon SMP and Silverado MilCOTS have reached their life expectancy; in fact, the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of both fleets no longer produce the vehicles nor parts resulting in significant capability shortfalls.

The LUV project has a projected budget between $700 million to $1 billion CAD, and will deliver 2,000-2,200 light multi-role vehicles with up to four variants: Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle; Utility Vehicle; Military Police Vehicle; and Cable-Laying Vehicle. It will also deliver Ancillary equipment, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS); and an In-Service Support solution.