JLR and General Motors eye £900m contract to build new range of military trucks
Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are exploring a £900m contract to produce military trucks for the UK armed forces. This initiative aims to replace an aging fleet of Land Rovers and capitalize on increased defense spending by NATO countries. The new vehicles are expected to be delivered by 2030 and will support various military operations.
- ▪JLR and General Motors are considering a £900m military contract to expand into the UK defense sector.
- ▪The new trucks will replace an aging fleet of Land Rovers and are expected to be delivered by 2030.
- ▪Defense spending across Europe rose 14% last year, making government contracts attractive for carmakers.
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The GM consortium’s proposal includes the Chevrolet Silverado. Photograph: ChamoisView image in fullscreenThe GM consortium’s proposal includes the Chevrolet Silverado. Photograph: ChamoisAutomotive industryJLR and General Motors eye £900m contract to build new range of military trucksCarmakers aim to expand into UK defence sector, exploiting spending boom by Nato countriesAlex DanielSun 17 May 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 02.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJaguar Land Rover and General Motors are considering an expansion into UK defence via a £900m military contract, as carmakers seek to exploit a spending boom by Nato countries racing to rearm.The manufacturers are among a group of automotive firms vying to make thousands of 4x4s for the armed forces to replace…
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