The Brazilian Navy has received the final batch of U.S.-made Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs).
These advanced vehicles are set to enhance the Brazilian Marine Corps’ amphibious and expeditionary operations.
On July 17, the Navy received the last batch of four JLTVs, completing the delivery of 12 units purchased under the strategic program PROADSUMUS. These vehicles are designed to continue moving even with a flat tire, capable of covering an additional 50 kilometers at a maximum speed of 48 km/h while maintaining their firepower, which includes 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns and a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.
Rear Admiral Rogério Ramos Lage, Commander of Marine Corps Equipment, highlighted the significance of this acquisition. “The arrival of this last batch significantly increases the armored protection, mobility, and shock action of the Marine Corps Operational Groups, particularly those that incorporate these vehicles,” said Lage.
The JLTVs will support a wide range of operations, including combat missions, peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and state support actions. Some of the initial units received in 2023 have already proven their worth during the recent Guarantee of Law and Order operation at the ports of Rio de Janeiro, Itaguaí, and Santos. These vehicles played a crucial role in the success of the urban operation “Lais de Guia,” conducted by the Navy.
The JLTV program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at replacing the aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs).