Lithuania Receives 500 U.S. JLTVs, Becomes Largest Operator Outside the U.S.
DEFENSE
Lithuania has completed the delivery of 500 U.S.-made Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), enhancing its military capabilities and NATO interoperability. The acquisition, initiated in 2019, involved two delivery stages and included RBS70 NG air defence system-capable vehicles. This move positions Lithuania as the largest JLTV operator outside the U.S., contributing to its national division development and rapid response capability.

Feb 22, 2026, 6:06 AM