"The Army Ground Mobility Vehicle, also known as the M1297 or AGMV, was an ultra-light tactical vehicle developed for the U.S. Army to give airborne air assault and special operations forces rapid mobility with a very small logistical footprint. It was based on the commercial Polaris-Dagor platform and used many off-the-shelf components to keep costs low and maintenance simple. The AGMV was designed to be highly air transportable. It could be internally carried by UH-60 Blackhawks and CH-47 Chinooks or transported by C-130 aircraft. This capability would have allowed small teams and light vehicles to be rapidly inserted deep into austere or contested areas where heavier vehicles like the Humvee or JLTV could not easily go. Despite successful testing and strong interest from airborne and special operations units, the AGMV program was ultimately cancelled by the U.S. Army after it failed to fully meet operational requirements during evaluations. While a small number of vehicles were procured for testing, the platform never entered widespread service or replaced existing tactical vehicles in any significant numbers. The AGMV represents an example of how the Army explores new mobility concepts for light forces, even when those concepts do not ultimately make it into full production. VET MILTECH, daily from the drop zone."