U.S. Army Awards $51M Contract for New Humvees to Expand Mobility Fleet.

The U.S. Army awarded AM General a $51M contract for 112 new Humvees, reinforcing battlefield mobility and ongoing modernization efforts.

On September 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of War reported that AM General LLC has been awarded a contract modification worth $50,974,838 for the procurement of 112 M1152A1B2 and M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). This acquisition reinforces the U.S. Army’s ongoing modernization efforts as the Humvee family continues to play a central role in mobility and tactical transport, decades after its first introduction. The announcement highlights Washington’s determination to sustain proven battlefield platforms while parallel programs, such as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), evolve.
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The latest order for M1152A1B2 and M1165A1B3 vehicles underlines the enduring utility of the Humvee family. Despite the introduction of newer platforms, the U.S. Army remains committed to leveraging the balance of cost, mobility, and adaptability that the HMMWV provides (Picture source: AM General LLC)

The M1152A1B2 and M1165A1B3 are among the most adaptable Humvee configurations. Built as expanded-capacity models, they can move troops, carry equipment, or host specialized mission payloads while keeping the HMMWV’s hallmark mobility and off-road performance. Their chassis lends itself to upgrades, add-on armor, modern communications suites, and modular mission kits, so the same base vehicle can support roles from frontline combat support to logistics runs.

The Humvee program dates to the 1980s, when it replaced the M151 Jeep with a platform offering better payload and survivability. As threats evolved, especially the widespread use of IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan, the fleet followed suit with armored variants and with complementary systems like the MRAP family. Even as the JLTV enters service to address survivability in high-intensity environments, the Army continues to rely on the HMMWV for its flexibility, cost profile, and ease of deployment. The M1152A1B2 and M1165A1B3 sit squarely in that evolution, preserving what worked in the original design while extending its relevance.

Against newer designs, such as the JLTV, or allied counterparts like France’s Arquus VLTP and Germany’s Enok, the latest Humvee variants keep an edge in affordability and logistical familiarity. They do not match the JLTV’s top-tier protection or native digital integration, but their lower weight pays off in strategic mobility, including simpler airlift and faster movement where heavier vehicles are constrained. For many users, that mix of proven performance and manageable cost makes them attractive for sustained use and for export.

The procurement’s impact is strategic as well as practical. Keeping the HMMWV line active sustains continuity across theaters and supports interoperability with allies already operating the platform. It also signals an intent to maintain production at AM General, shoring up domestic supply security and preserving options for Foreign Military Sales across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In that sense, the Humvee remains both a staple of U.S. Army structure and a familiar feature of American security assistance.

Financially, the $50.9 million contract modification, award W912CH-24-F-0229, continues steady U.S. investment in tactical mobility. It follows earlier buys that keep AM General’s South Bend, Indiana line running. The customer is again the U.S. Army, fielding upgraded HMMWVs alongside ongoing JLTV deliveries. While this action is not tied to a specific export package, AM General typically uses such orders to sustain momentum for international sales, balancing domestic demand with allied customers.

This latest order for M1152A1B2 and M1165A1B3 vehicles underscores why the Humvee family endures. New platforms are entering service, but the Army still values the HMMWV’s balance of cost, mobility, and adaptability. The buy strengthens day-to-day operational flexibility and helps ensure the United States, and its partners, can continue to field a widely understood, readily supportable tactical vehicle across a range of missions.

Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group

Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.