Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Background and Issues for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces--Appropriations and expenditures.

Armed Forces.

Defense contracts.

Defense spending.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides information on joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) currently being developed by the Army and USMC as a successor to the high mobility, multi-wheeled vehicle (HMMWV). Examines program-related issues, recent program activities, foreign participants, possible acquisition targets, budgetary issues, and legislative activity. Presents concerns about JLTV affordability and changing requirements; limitations on upgrading HMMWVs and mine resistant ambush protected vehicles; and projected cost of a recapitalized HMMWV versus a new JLTV

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0971

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license