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U.S. exports of military trucks, armored vehicles, and related equipment (End-Use 50030) totaled $408.7M in April 2026, traded with 55 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWheeled 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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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.
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.
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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