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Brazil plans diverse uses for JLTVs

9th December 2020 - 11:30 GMT | by Flavia Camargos Pereira in London

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The JLTV is a new capability for the Brazilian Marine Corps, which requires versatile vehicles for urban operations, peacekeeping and amphibious missions

After Oshkosh Defense announced the sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Brazil, the national MoD confirmed its intention to deploy these platforms for UN peacekeeping, law enforcement and amphibious missions carried out by the Brazilian Marine Corps.

A spokesperson for the Brazilian MoD told Shephard that the aim is to improve mobility and protection for Brazilian Marines at home and abroad in UN operations.

Oshkosh Defense is providing 12 JLTVs under a recently announced FMS deal. The MoD spokesperson noted that these vehicles will not replace any in-service platform and will be a new capability for the

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