JLTV 4x4 in M1278A1 Heavy Guns Carrier modification fighting module M153 CROWS
Lithuania finally signed an agreement with the United States for the supply of 200 American armored SUVs JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle). It is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
According to published information, contract costs 145 million euros, the first armored cars to be delivered to Lithuania by the end of 2021 of the year, and the last - to 2024 year. Technique will adopt Army and Special Forces of the Republic.
It should be noted, that this agreement includes an option for another 300 armored vehicles, Since the United States wanted to sell it to Lithuania 500 light armored vehicles JLTV. However, in Lithuania declared, that would like to purchase all 200 of armored vehicles.
Notice of readiness to sell Lithuania 500 light armored vehicle Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) 4x4 in the M1278A1 Heavy Guns Carrier modification was approved by the US Congress in early September this year,.
Planned for delivery to Lithuania machines will be equipped with a remotely controlled weapon station M153 Common Remote Weapon Stations (CROWS) with a 12.7 mm machine guns and M2 QCB around the clock sighting systems M230 TAC-FLIR. Agreement provides for the delivery of spare parts for armored vehicles and training of personnel of the Lithuanian Army.
Negotiations on the purchase of JLTV were Lithuania with the US since the end of 2017 of the year.
