Army Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Investment Plan Says Pure JLTV Fleet Unaffordable

By Christopher J. Castelli / November 13, 2009 at 5:00 AM
The Army will field an "uneven mix" of new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and old, unarmored humvees because a pure JLTV fleet is unaffordable, according to internal documents that warn further study is needed before the Army can implement an affordable fleet investment plan for light utility vehicles. The issues are discussed in the new Army Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Investment Strategy, which is designed to serve as the bedrock for future budget decisions. Inside the Pentagon reviewed a copy of...

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