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Army

Lockheed Martin JLTV Prototypes Surpass 15,000 Test Miles

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Friday, June 13th, 2008

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By Ann Roosevelt Lockheed Martin's [LMT] two operational Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) prototypes have between them successfully driven more than 15,000 total test miles, officials say, with more than half of them off-road simulating mission conditions. JLTV is a joint Army-Marine Corps program to replace the existing Humvee fleet--of which there are about 170,000 globally. Proposals were submitted April 14, and discussions with the government are winding down, ahead of government awards. "A new schedule will be provided as…

Congress

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Congress

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Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

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