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8/15/2010

As the JLTV Program Moves Through the Technology-Development, Its Unique Advantages Emerge.

Ground Combat Technology
By Leslie Shaver

Long before early 2008, when the Army released a request for proposal for a joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) family of vehicles, a cadre of suppliers were ready. And, in many cases, they had already invested millions of dollars and loads of time into the experimental vehicle.

Why did they line up to build a vehicle that the military hadn’t even asked for yet? Simple: They saw a void. The HMMWV had evolved into an armored combat and scout vehicle, but wasn’t necessarily intended for that role. The military needed something that could offer protection against a new kind of weapon, while maintaining its mobility. And if the defense industry could provide that type of product, there was ample opportunity for new contracts.

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