Israel to buy 3,250 JLTVs in $1.98bn US Foreign Military Sale to replace Humvee fleet

On January 30, 2026, the United States approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel covering 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and related equipment, with an estimated value of $1.98 billion. The vehicles are intended to replace part of the Israel Defense Forces' light tactical fleet, including a large number of Humvees. Read full defense news at this link...

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) was developed to address shortcomings in protection, payload, and durability identified during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and by mid-2023, more than 20,000 JLTVs had been manufactured. (Picture source: U.S. Army)

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