The Cadillac Gage LAV-300, originally named the V-300,[2] is a family of American light armored vehicles (LAVs) including up to 15 configurations.

The first country to buy it was Panama, which purchased 12 to 13 LAV-300s[4] in APC, Fire Support Vehicle and Armored Recovery variants.

[1] LAV-300s used by the Philippine Marine Corps were designed to be equipped with the .50 BMG/7.62mm NATO turret for the APC and the Cockerill 90mm gun for the FSV.

[8] In a 1994 report by Natick from January to September 1993, the LAV-300 was once considered to be a suitable candidate for the US Army Military Police Armored Security Vehicle program.

[2] In the same year, an infantry fighting vehicle version of the LAV-300 MK II was tested at Fort Knox for potential deployment with rapid reaction forces before the Stryker was chosen instead.

[14] In 2011, Napco entered into an agreement with Textron to provide authorized aftermarket parts, support and other types of assistance for the LAV-300.

[17] On 28 November 2018, the DND released a bid requirement for a company to modernize the LAV-300s still in working condition with the PMC.

[18] On 10 January 2019, Larsen & Toubro was awarded a contract for $US 14 million for the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Light Armor System Upgrade in replacing worn out engines and other parts.

[23] It offers high mobility, speeds of up to 65 mph (105 km/h), and can be air-transported by a C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Starlifter, C-17 Globemaster III and a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft.

[3] Highly mobile, the LAV-300 MK II is also fully amphibious with no need for preparation for fording and swimming.

[8] The six-wheel, dual hydraulic brakes permit the vehicle to go from 20 miles per hour to 0 in approximately 12 m with its operating range at 925 km.