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Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-87
WASHINGTON, January 30, 2026 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.98 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of Israel has requested to buy three thousand two hundred fifty (3,250) Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), including JLTV Utility M1279A1/A2/A3 (JLTV-UTL), JLTV Heavy Guns Carrier M1278A1/A2/A3 (JLTV-HGC), JLTV Close Combat Weapons Carrier M1281A1/A2/A3 (JLTV-CCWC), and JLTV General Purpose M1280A1/A2/A3 (JLTV-GP). The following non-MDE items will also be included: Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS); JLTV cargo trailers (M1289); JLTV kits; standard and non-standard command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment; system unique integration; Objective Gunner Protection Kits (OGPK); Driver’s Vision Enhancement (DVE); spare and repair parts; Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE); technical manuals and publications; maintenance trainers; new equipment training; total package fielding support; depot-level maintenance, repair, and return support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $1.98 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing the mobility of its ground forces during operations. These JLTVs will be used to securely move personnel and logistics to extend lines of communication. Israel will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and systems into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be AM General LLC, located in Auburn Hills, MI and Mishawaka, IN. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple assignments of 15 additional U.S. Government and 20 contractor representatives to Israel for a duration of up to six years to provide total package fielding, training, and logistics support for the program.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Political-Military Affairs Outreach team, at T_Outreach_PM@state.gov.