Lockheed Martin Completes Production of First Two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed production of its first two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), a significant milestone in the program's Technology Development (TD) phase. The vehicles, both new six-passenger Infantry Carrier variants, will be delivered to the Army and Marines for a year-long testing period. The JLTV program aims to replace the existing Humvee fleet of approximately 170,000 vehicles globally.

Key Takeaways:

Lockheed Martin completed production of its first two JLTVs, both six-passenger Infantry Carrier variants, ahead of schedule.
The vehicles will undergo a year-long testing period as part of the TD phase of the JLTV program.
The JLTV program aims to replace the existing Humvee fleet of approximately 170,000 vehicles globally.
The testing for performance and reliability will be conducted primarily at Aberdeen Test Center, Md., and Yuma Test Center in Yuma, Ariz.
The Lockheed Martin JLTV team has produced multiple test vehicles, including five prototypes, which have accumulated over 70,000 combined miles.
The team's current JLTV family of vehicles includes the original Infantry Carrier JLTV Category B model, the Utility Vehicle Light Category C model, the General Purpose Mobility Category A model, the second variant of the Utility Vehicle Light Category C model, and the Command and Control on the Move Category B model.
Lockheed Martin will deliver multiple JLTV variants and trailers to the Army and Marine Corps for the testing program, scheduled to begin in April.

Statistics:

The JLTV program aims to replace approximately 170,000 Humvee vehicles globally.
The Lockheed Martin JLTV team has accumulated over 70,000 combined miles on its five prototypes.
The testing for performance and reliability will be conducted primarily at Aberdeen Test Center, Md., and Yuma Test Center in Yuma, Ariz.
The JLTV program has an estimated 27-month TD contract awarded in October 2008.

Sources:

Ann Roosevelt, Lockheed Martin (exact quote)
Lockheed Martin press release (no date specified)