Oshkosh Defense has received from the US Army orders worth €144 million for 225 trucks and 54 trailers under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) contract. “These orders reflect the continued momentum of Oshkosh’s heavy tactical vehicle portfolio and strengthen the company’s role in supporting the military’s long-term modernization strategy,” according to a press statement.
The vehicles will support several U.S. Army customers, including the National Guard, the Reserve and the Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO MS) for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system.
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The contract includes HEMTT A4 variants and the autonomous Palletized Load System (PLS) A2, positioning modernized Oshkosh platforms for integration with next-generation defense technologies. Some vehicles will be part of the development and deployment of advanced air defense systems to counter threats such as ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles.
“Through our valued partnership with the U.S. Army, we are proud to support the vital role of the National Guard and Reserve forces and enable the integration of next-generation defense capabilities,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “These orders demonstrate the versatility of the FHTV fleet to fulfill multiple missions across all branches of the Army and underscore Oshkosh’s ability to deliver scalable, mission-ready solutions.”
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