Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, with the Army taking the lead. The initiative aims to modernize the light fleet by replacing the legacy High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and light tactical trailers. The JLTV Family of Vehicles (FoV) is designed to enhance performance, protection, and payload capabilities, ensuring mobility for personnel and payloads across various military operations.

A key goal of the JLTV program is to maximize commonality among vehicle components, maintenance procedures, and training across mission variants. This approach seeks to minimize total ownership costs by reducing unique service requirements while enhancing fuel efficiency and reliability. Additionally, the program focuses on integrating Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) systems with the JLTV to support diverse mission roles effectively.

The procurement strategy involves transitioning production from Oshkosh Defense LLC to AM General LLC. This shift was marked by a competitive award in February 2023 for a five-year requirements contract with additional options. The acquisition strategy includes split procurements through FY 2024 between these two contractors, allowing for cost savings that can be reinvested into procuring additional vehicles.

In FY 2025, resources support the procurement of vehicles along with companion trailers and mission kits tailored to meet specific operational needs. This includes fielding support at Marine Corps bases worldwide and post-production verification testing of the JLTV A2 family by AM General LLC. The A2 variant features a new engine due to obsolescence concerns and incorporates technical enhancements to ensure operability and safety for Fleet Marines.