Summary of the May 12, 2025, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) is an Army-led, joint-service initiative to replace portions of the Army and Marine Corps’ light tactical vehicle fleets. The JLTV FoV includes two variants: the four-seat Combat Tactical Vehicle (CTV) for General Purpose, Heavy Gun Carrier, and Close Combat Weapon Carrier missions, and the two-seat Combat Support Vehicle (CSV) for Utility/Shelter Carrier missions.
Designed for maneuverability across diverse terrains, including urban environments, the JLTV offers organic and supplemental armor to counter direct fire and improvised explosive devices. It is transportable by various lift assets, including rotary-wing aircraft.
In August 2015, Oshkosh Defense secured a $6.7 billion low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract for 16,901 vehicles. Full-rate production (FRP) was approved in June 2019, with fielding starting in April 2019 for the Army and February 2019 for the Marines.
A follow-on FRP contract, initially planned for Q4 FY2022, was delayed to allow industry bidding. On February 9, 2023, AM General won the over $8 billion contract, covering up to 20,682 JLTVs and 9,883 trailers over five base years with five optional years.
AM General’s JLTVs, to be produced in Mishawaka, IN, will feature enhanced capabilities like automated guided vehicle systems, GPS traceability, updated architecture, better corrosion protection, and improved fuel efficiency.
Deliveries are expected to begin approximately 17 months post-award. Seven countries, including the UK and Israel, are JLTV foreign military sales customers.