OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Oshkosh
Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, will
showcase its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
at the Dynamic Vehicle Demonstration (DVD) on September 7-8, 2016 in
Bedfordshire, UK at Millbrook Proving Grounds.
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The Oshkosh JLTV delivers unprecedented off-road mobility and protection at an affordable price. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The JLTV programme presents an opportunity for U.S. allies to provide
their troops with the world’s most capable light tactical vehicle – at
an affordable cost,” said John Bryant, Oshkosh Corporation senior vice
president and president of Oshkosh Defense. “During the U.S. JLTV
competition, Oshkosh presented a solution for vehicles, C4ISR
integration, kits and trailers that achieved the highest ratings for
performance and value throughout an exhaustive, multi-year testing and
evaluation effort. From a technical performance, cost and operational
capability standpoint, JLTV is the overall best value on the market for
light tactical vehicles.”
About the U.S. JLTV Programme
The U.S. JLTV programme fills a critical capability gap by replacing a
large portion of the legacy uparmored HMMWV fleet with a modern light
protected vehicle. The JLTV provides unprecedented protection and
off-road mobility, as well as transportability via air, land and sea.
The U.S. JLTV production contract calls for Oshkosh to deliver a total
of approximately 17,000 fully integrated vehicles, as well as kits and
services over an eight-year period, with the first vehicle delivery in
October 2016.
The Oshkosh JLTV Technical Capabilities
The Oshkosh JLTV delivers the latest in automotive technologies, the
Oshkosh Core1080™ crew protection system, and the Oshkosh TAK-4i™
intelligent independent suspension system to provide the ultimate
combination of protection and mobility. The JLTV Family of Vehicles is
comprised of two variants, a two seat and a four seat variant, as well
as a companion trailer. The two seat variant has one base vehicle
platform, the Utility. The four seat variant has two base vehicle
platforms, the General Purpose and the Close Combat Weapons Carrier. The
JLTV-General Purpose is also available in a Heavy Guns Carrier
configuration.
The Oshkosh JLTV is scalable and adaptable to future missions and
unknown threats for decades to come. Here’s what troops can expect from
their JLTVs:
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A vehicle 1/3 smaller and 1/3 lighter than the Oshkosh MRAP
All-Terrain Vehicle,
or M-ATV
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Off-road speeds 70 percent faster than today’s gold standard, the
Oshkosh M-ATV
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A modular design that can be quickly and efficiently outfitted for a
full range of missions
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High power-to-weight ratio for rapid acceleration – on and off grade
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Fully transportable by air or sea, such as C130, CH-53 and CH-47 or
aircraft with similar capabilities
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Network ready to seamlessly integrate a full suite of C4ISR and
weapons systems
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Superior ride quality
Oshkosh Serving the UK
Oshkosh Corporation has been serving the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
since 2001 with equipment and vehicles for a variety of missions
including military operations, maintenance and materiel handling, fire
and emergency response, and general utility roles.
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Oshkosh Defense serves the MoD’s Wheeled Tanker and Heavy Equipment
Transporter programmes, including the provision of integrated
logistics support and sustainment
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Oshkosh Airport Products provide the Striker, an airport rescue and
firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to Manchester Airport, Cardiff Airport,
Liverpool John Lennon Airport, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
International Airport
In addition, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company, provides a
full range of access equipment including electric and hybrid boom lifts,
vertical lifts, scissors lifts, stock pilers, and telehandlers to serve
customers in the UK.
“Oshkosh operations in the UK include engineering and product support
services for the MoD, municipal and commercial customers,” said Bryant.
“We have a broad portfolio of high performance equipment, vehicles and
sustainment solutions that are well-suited to serve the UK’s mission
requirements.”
Jointly sponsored by the British Army Headquarters and the Defence
Equipment & Support (DE&S), DVD is a forum for industry and Ministry of
Defence personnel involved in the Land Equipment sector to advance ideas
about the current and future capabilities needed for defense operations.
Oshkosh Defense leadership will be available to discuss the Oshkosh
JLTV, and the company’s portfolio of vehicles, technologies and
integration capabilities at Chalet OR-29 at DVD 2016.
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
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
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®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide by rental
companies, concrete placement and refuse collection businesses, fire &
emergency departments, municipal and airport services and defense
forces, where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and
long-term value are paramount. 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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statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements
regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy,
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beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements.
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Oshkosh Defense
Jennifer Christiansen, 920-966-5635
Vice
President, Business Development
jchristiansen@defense.oshkoshcorp.com
Source: Oshkosh Defense, LLC