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July 22, 2024 | International, Land

Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed

The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2024/07/22/delivery-of-am-generals-first-joint-light-tactical-vehicles-delayed/

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