OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company,
announced today that the U.S. Army has placed a $484 million order for
1,574 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV)
and associated installed and packaged kits.
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“This latest order follows the completion of the Multiservice Operational Test and Evaluation (MOT&E) conducted by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and further demonstrates that the JLTV program continues to be a top modernization priority for our armed services.” (Photo: Business Wire)
“This latest order follows the completion of the Multiservice
Operational Test and Evaluation (MOT&E) conducted by the U.S. Army and
Marine Corps and further demonstrates that the JLTV program continues to
be a top modernization priority for our armed services,” said George
Mansfield, Vice President and General Manager of Joint Programs at
Oshkosh Defense. “The JLTV is ready to support our troops, and we look
forward to getting more soldiers and Marines into this extremely mobile,
protected, and proven next-generation light tactical vehicle.”
In addition to the recently completed operational testing, the JLTV also
completed Reliability Qualification Testing earlier this year,
accumulating over 100,000 miles and exceeding reliability requirements.
To date, Oshkosh has produced more than 2,000 JLTVs and has delivered
more than 1,600 JLTVs to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. A Full Rate
Production (FRP) decision is expected in FY19.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and
life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh has been mobilizing
military and security forces around the globe by offering a full
portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles
to support our customers’ missions. In addition, Oshkosh offers advanced
technologies and vehicle components such as TAK-4® independent
suspension systems, TerraMax® unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command
Zone™ integrated control and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel
electric and on-board vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers
with a technical edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh
vehicle is backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete
range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness
and performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company
[NYSE: OSK].
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us at www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is more than 100 years strong and
continues to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh brings
together a unique set of integrated capabilities and diverse end markets
that, when combined with the Company’s MOVE strategy and positive
long-term outlook, illustrate why Oshkosh is a different integrated
global industrial. The Company is a leader in designing, manufacturing
and servicing a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire &
emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies under the
brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™,
CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®.
Today, Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company with manufacturing
operations on four continents. Its products are recognized around the
world for quality, durability and innovation and can be found in more
than 150 countries. As a different integrated global industrial, Oshkosh
is committed to making a difference for team members, customers,
shareholders, communities and the environment. For more information,
please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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Oshkosh Defense, LLC
Alexandra Hittle, Sr. Manager, Global Branding
and Communications
920-410-1929
ahittle@defense.oshkoshcorp.com
Source: Oshkosh Defense, LLC