During the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza on October 10, JLTVs (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) unprecedented in the country were sighted, equipped with satellite communication systems and additional modules, transforming the vehicles into mobile command and control platforms.
The modifications enable the exchange of mission data, operations coordination and real-time monitoring over greater distances, strengthening the command’s flexibility and resilience in urban and complex operations.
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The sightings mark the first public evidence of an enhanced JLTV variant within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), although the Israeli Ministry of Defense has not officially confirmed the adaptation. Israel acquired the vehicles from Oshkosh Defense, an American military vehicle manufacturer, as part of allied modernization programs, and they have already begun to be integrated into infantry and mechanized units.
The JLTV, originally designed to replace the Humvee in American forces, has a modular design that allows for specific adaptations, such as weapons stations, reconnaissance sensors and communications systems.
The Israeli conversion into a command variant highlights how allied countries can customize the platform according to their operational needs, incorporating cutting-edge technology for operations in urban and combat environments.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @BuschModelar | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
An unknown IDF possible SATCOM or drone jamming vehicles based on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) platform recently appeared during withdrawal from Gaza amid ceasefire agreement, October 10, 2025.
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