Banks Defends Army’s Competitive JLTV Procurement Process: Supports Indiana Workers Delivering Next-Generation Tactical VehicleMonday, June 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to recent concerns regarding the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “I support strong oversight of the JLTV program to ensure our Army and Marine Corps receive the capabilities they need to win. The Army selected AM General through a full and open competition because it offered the best values to our warfighter and the taxpayers. Hundreds of hardworking Hoosiers have built these vehicles, overcoming a difficult transition, and technical challenges to get the job done.” Background: AM General, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, manufactures the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) for the Department of War. The company’s Mishawaka production facility employs hundreds of Hoosiers and plays a key role in strengthening America’s defense industrial base while equipping U.S. service members with next-generation tactical vehicles. ###