The Humvee saw widespread use in the Gulf War of 1991, where it navigated the treacherous desert terrain; this usage helped to inspire civilian Hummer versions. The vehicle's original unarmored design ...

They wanted to find out the hard way: how many cannonballs can a Humvee actually take before it completely fails. The first hits already do serious damage, but the Humvee keeps taking punishment like ...

Melanie has been based in the Middle East since 2008 and covers news and feature stories across areas including human rights, security and diplomacy. Her specialist areas include the Gulf, Iran and ...

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, also known as the HMMWV or Humvee, boasts 37-inch tires, climbs up to a 40 percent grade and when properly outfitted can ford up to 60 inches of water.

In an era of high-cost tactical vehicle programs, the U.S. military is under increasing pressure to modernize cost-effectively. In 2023, the Army awarded AM General a $230.8 million dollar contract to ...

With help from a Montana Army National Guard helicopter crew, a Humvee has been returned to Malmstrom Air Force Base after spending more than a week stuck on a muddy Montana road.