What does a 20% cut by Congress mean for the JLTV programme?
AM General was awarded the contract to make JLTV A2s. (Photo: AM General)
Reductions approved by the US Congress impact the US Army's and US Marine Corps' (USMCs') acquisition programmes.
The US Congress has reduced the resources allocated for acquiring Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) in FY2025. The cuts included in the recently approved National Defence Appropriations Act (NDAA) affect the procurement budget of the US Army and the USMC and might impact future purchases of this platform.
The army requested nearly US$655 million to purchase 1,808 JLTV trucks and trailers in 2025. However, the US Congress authorised less than $535 million for the programme.
The $120 million cut represents nearly 20% less than the branch planned to invest in this effort. It can result in a reduction of over
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