End-UseCategory 5

Military Trucks, Armored Vehicles, and Related Equipment

Name: Military Trucks, Armored Vehicles, and Related Equipment (End-Use 50030) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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End-Use 50030Commodity5-digitExport

U.S. exports · July 2026: $147.0M; End-Use export classification

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U.S. exports of military trucks, armored vehicles, and related equipment (End-Use 50030) totaled $147.0M in July 2026, traded with 70 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Wheeled and tracked military transport, armored personnel carriers, and related ground combat vehicles exported from the United States fall under this end-use category, which is governed by ITAR and the US Munitions List. Foreign Military Sales and direct commercial sales of these platforms both require rigorous end-use monitoring, including post-shipment verification by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) or equivalent authority. The category spans a wide range of platforms — from light tactical vehicles to heavily armored fighting vehicles — each with distinct licensing and technology-transfer considerations. Exporters must also assess re-export and retransfer restrictions that bind the recipient government.

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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.

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$147.0MYoY · Pro

$2.1B$0

January 2024February 2026July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Commodity 50030 · $0 of $14.2B

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Exports · July 2026

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Israel and Poland together take 53% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are armored vehicles subject to re-export restrictions after delivery to a foreign government?

Yes. ITAR-controlled defense articles, including armored vehicles, carry re-export and retransfer restrictions that bind the recipient. The foreign government must obtain US government approval before transferring the equipment to a third party, and end-use monitoring agreements are typically a condition of the original sale.

What distinguishes a direct commercial sale from a Foreign Military Sale for armored vehicles?

Under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS), the US government acts as the contracting intermediary between the manufacturer and the foreign government, providing oversight and pricing controls. A direct commercial sale (DCS) is a private contract between the US exporter and the foreign buyer, requiring the exporter to obtain its own DDTC license and manage compliance independently.