Citing Weight, Commandant Says Marines 'May Have to Depart' JLTV Program

By Marjorie Censer / April 29, 2009 at 5:00 AM
The Marine Corps may have to rethink its partnership in the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program if the weight of the vehicle is not reduced, the commandant said today. Criticizing industry for failing to stay "apace of the vision" for JLTV, Gen. James Conway told reporters the Marine Corps is "taking a look at that program. "If it comes in at the weight where it is right now, the Marine Corps simply cannot get involved, will not buy a Joint...

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