North Macedonia—Initial Batch Of JLTVs Reach Europe

An initial batch of armored vehicles ordered from the U.S. by North Macedonia has arrived in Europe, reports Defence Blog. The first six of 33 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) ordered in 2019 arrived in Thessaloniki, Greece, on July 23, according to North Macedonian Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska, as cited by Army Recognition. North Macedonia has plans to buy up to 152 JLTVs by 2024. The order is part of efforts to modernize its military and bring it in line with NATO standards. Around...