Serving the defense forces since 1985, a tough, near-perfect contender was needed to replace the legendary Humvee.
‘The Jeep, the Dakota, and the Landing Craft were the three tools that won the war.’ Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War II and later the 34th ...
The military’s High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), or Humvee to most of us, is a rugged four-wheel drive vehicle designed and manufactured by AM General. In basic trim, the truck ...
WASHINGTON – The Army is swapping an icon – the 40-year-old Humvee – for a lighter, faster, cheaper truck designed for future battlefields. The Infantry Squad Vehicle, more dune buggy than armored ...
The Humvee saw widespread use in the Gulf War of 1991, where it navigated the treacherous desert terrain; this usage helped to inspire civilian Hummer versions. The vehicle's original unarmored design ...
Military vehicles are just plain cool. It’s no surprise that they find their way into civilian life through government auctions, historical collectors and pop culture references. Aside from the ...