What's the Future of Wheeled Reconnaissance Vehicles? | LEARNING FROM HISTORY
August 2, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn 1943, Canada designed and built its very own armoured reconnaissance vehicle — the GM Fox Mk I. Fast, rugged, and reliable, it served across Europe and beyond during WWII. But 80 years later, we've moved away from building our own combat vehicles. So I ask: could Canada build something like the Fox again?
In this video, I visit the Canadian Tank Museum during Aquino Tank Weekend, where I had the honor of seeing the GM Fox up close. Huge thanks to the museum staff for the opportunity — and a special shoutout to Steel Aces, the tactical tank game that proudly sponsored the event and continues to support the preservation of military history.
We’ll explore:
🔹 The history and design of the GM Fox
🔹 My personal experience with the vehicle at Aquino
🔹 The current state of Canada’s reconnaissance capabilities
🔹 What a modern Canadian-built recon vehicle could look like
🔹 Why this matters for Canada’s military future
Could this be the blueprint for a new generation of Canadian combat vehicles?
👇 Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Would you want to see a modern GM Fox built here in Canada?
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