In June 1940, the United States Army needed a 1/4-ton "light reconnaissance vehicle." Of the 135 automakers they asked to submit bids, only three took them up on the offer (Bantam, Willys, and Ford), ...

The U.S. military has utilized many different vehicles throughout the years. Tanks, aircraft, and others have taken on various military operations. But one stands head and shoulders above the rest as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON – The Army is swapping an icon – the 40-year-old Humvee – for a lighter, faster, cheaper truck designed for future ...

Various militaries have given the world plenty of interesting vehicles, but few reach elite status as cultural icons. It’s nearly impossible to think about World War I without remembering Britain’s Mk ...

When one thinks of Banks Power, diesel engines and high-powered trucks is typically what comes to mind. However, Founder Gale Banks recently revealed that the U.S. Army asked him if his team was able ...

The first time I saw a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, it looked like it had fallen straight from outer space. Compared to the tired Humvees on the lot that it’s intended to replace, the multi-role ...

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 ...