U.S. Soldiers rely on the Oshkosh FMTV both at home and abroad for
combat missions, relief efforts and unit resupply missions
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh
Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, a $409
million contract to produce 1,661 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV)
trucks and 31 trailers, under Order Year 7 of the current FMTV contract.
Deliveries will continue through July 2018.
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Since 2009, Oshkosh has achieved record quality performance on the FMTV program. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Oshkosh is pleased to continue delivering highly reliable Medium and
Light Medium Tactical Vehicles to the U.S. Army,” said Patrick Williams,
Oshkosh Corporation vice president and general manager of Army programs.
“Since 2009, Oshkosh has achieved record quality performance on the FMTV
program, while far exceeding vehicle quantities during the initial years
of the contract. Together with TACOM, we have successfully integrated
more than 1,000 engineering changes (ECPs) that have improved the
quality, reliability and manufacturability of the MTVs and LMTVs.”
The current generation FMTV A1P2 is comprised of 17 models ranging from
2.5-ton to 10-ton payloads, enabling the vehicle to perform a wide range
of missions, and to support combat missions, relief efforts and
logistics and supply operations. The Oshkosh FMTV seamlessly integrates
technologies needed on the battlefield and in support of Homeland
Security. The vehicles feature a parts commonality of more than 80
percent, resulting in streamlined maintenance, training, sustainment and
overall cost efficiency for the U.S. Army, Army Reserves, National Guard
and U.S. Air Force.
Oshkosh Defense was first awarded the FMTV contract in 2009 and to date,
has delivered more than 35,000 FMTV trucks and trailers while saving
U.S. taxpayers more than $2 billion. During its seven years of FMTV
production, the U.S. Department of Defense recognized Oshkosh Defense
with the Value Engineering Achievement Award (in the Contractor
category) for reducing product life-cycle costs while improving
performance and reliability. The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments
Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) nominated its
Industry partner for the award based on Oshkosh-proposed improvements
that resulted in $10.7 million of cost savings for the U.S. Army.
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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Oshkosh Defense, LLC
Jennifer Christiansen, Vice President,
Business Development
920-966-5635
jchristiansen@defense.oshkoshcorp.com
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