The Israeli Department of Defense has signed a $150 million contract with US manufacturer AM General to purchase hundreds of military vehicles, HMMWV.
The contract was officially concluded through the Israeli Defense Mission in the US, and includes spare parts and technical support, with initial delivery scheduled for the end of the year.
HMMWV isIsraeli Defense Forces (IDF) It is widely used by the company and is used for a variety of purposes, including personnel transport, evacuation of injured people, logistics, maintenance, communications, and special missions. The model procured this time has reduced the armor and has the capacity to carry more than 10 soldiers, allowing for dealing with multiple injured people and also supports firepower if necessary.
Apart from this purchase, Israel is also investing in acquiring JLTV armored vehicles. It has already ordered 75 cars through the US Foreign-Paid Military Assistance (FMS) program, and has introduced more vehicles through commercial contracts.
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The initiative aims to enhance resistance to landmines and firearms and increase troop protection, particularly in ground operations in the Gaza Strip.
source:Militarnyi | Photo: Facebook – Israel Ministry of Defense | Instagram @militaranalyse. This article was created with the support of AI and was reviewed by the editorial team.
