OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Oshkosh
Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will
showcase two variants of its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) with
next generation lethality and networking capabilities at the AUSA
Conference 2017. The vehicles will be on display at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from October 9 -11,
2017.
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JLTV equipped with Boeing Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS), a Kongsberg Protector LW 30 Remote Weapon System (RWS) with a M230LF cannon, and a communications suite that includes a Thales VRC-111 and Thales VRC-121 VIPER (Photo: Business Wire)
“The Oshkosh JLTV is engineered to support a wide range of mission kits
and weapon systems required for the modern battlefield,” said John
Bryant, Senior Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of
Oshkosh Defense. “Our JLTV will replace existing light tactical vehicles
with a platform that is flexible, scalable, and customizable for
specific missions ‘outside the wire.’ We are proud to be demonstrating
this JLTV capability.”
The JLTV
Family of Vehicles was designed with room for growth to provide
Warfighters with next-generation protected mobility in the light vehicle
class, while supporting advanced networking and increased fire power.
The JLTV General Purpose vehicle on display in the Oshkosh booth (top
photo) is equipped with a Boeing
Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS), a Kongsberg
Protector LW 30 Remote Weapon System (RWS) with a M230LF cannon, and a
communications suite that includes a Thales
VRC-111 and Thales VRC-121 VIPER.
The JLTV Utility vehicle on display (middle photo) is equipped with the
Boeing Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) Launcher including a
M3P .50 cal machine gun, M299 launcher with four Longbow Hellfire
missiles, sensor suite, and a communications suite including a Thales
VRC-111.
A third Oshkosh JLTV, a General Purpose vehicle, will be on the show
floor (bottom photo) in the Rafael
Advanced Defense Systems booth #1911, showcasing Rafael’s Samson RWS
Dual Stabilized Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) with M230 LF, and the Trophy
Light Active Protection System (APS).
“The JLTV program continues to be run as a model program,” said Dave
Diersen, Vice President and General Manager of Joint Programs, Oshkosh
Defense. “Working closely with our government customer, we have
completed Reliability Qualification Testing, accumulating over 100,000
miles and exceeding reliability requirements. Production ramp up is on
track and Oshkosh has delivered over 600 vehicles. We are very pleased
with program progress and look forward to a successful Full Rate
Production (FRP) decision in Fiscal Year 2019.”
Oshkosh Defense leadership will be available to discuss the Oshkosh JLTV
Family of Vehicles, and the Company’s full portfolio of vehicles,
technologies, integration capabilities and aftermarket solutions at the
AUSA Conference 2017 in booth #6629.
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 celebrating 100 years of
business and making a difference in people’s lives in 2017. Oshkosh is a
global leader in designing and manufacturing a broad range of access
equipment, commercial, fire & emergency, military and specialty vehicles
and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and
services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®,
McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Since the
Company’s humble beginnings, Oshkosh has grown in size and global
footprint. Today, Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150
countries and are recognized around the world for quality, durability
and innovation. Oshkosh Corporation is a different integrated global
industrial committed to making a difference for customers, shareholders,
our communities and the environment. For more information, please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of
Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than
statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements
regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy,
targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt
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Oshkosh Defense
Alexandra Hittle, 920-410-1929
Sr. Manager,
Global Branding and Communications
ahittle@defense.oshkoshcorp.com
Source: Oshkosh Defense, LLC