{"id":24266,"date":"2024-08-23T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=24266"},"modified":"2024-09-05T16:50:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T13:50:38","slug":"oshkosh-defense-awarded-1-5-billion-contract-by-us-army-for-heavy-tactical-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/oshkosh-defense-awarded-1-5-billion-contract-by-us-army-for-heavy-tactical-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Oshkosh Defense awarded $1.5 billion contract by US Army for Heavy Tactical Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Oshkosh Defense, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of military vehicles, has been awarded a $1.54-billion follow-on contract to continue supplying the U.S. Army with its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). The vehicles have been scheduled to be delivered by 2031.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contract entails the delivery of new and recapitalized heavy tactical platforms, as well as their corresponding trailers, ensuring that the Army remains equipped with the latest technology and vehicles capable of meeting the demands of modern warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The specific FHTV configurations ordered include the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT A4), the Palletized Load System (PLS), and the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his statement, the Oshkosh Defense Chief Programs Officer Pat Williams expressed the company\u2019s pride in continuing its partnership with the U.S. Army and said, \u201cWe are extremely honored that the U.S. Army continues to invest in the proven Oshkosh Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams further highlighted, \u201cOur continued collaboration with the Army ensures that we deliver exceptional, high-performance vehicles with the latest technologies and active safety features.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Army initially placed a $231.9-million order under this program in June 2024, setting the stage for the continuation of the FHTV initiative. The initial order included various configurations of the HEMTT A4, such as wrecker, tanker, cargo, and load-handling variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the vehicles, Oshkosh Defense will supply Common Bridge Transports, related equipment, and kit installs, further enhancing the Army\u2019s logistical capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Oshkosh Defense Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck. (Image Credit: Oshkosh Defense)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Williams highlighted the importance of innovation in maintaining the relevance of the FHTV fleet. \u201cThe evolution of the FHTV through technical insertions and recapitalization is a testament to our innovation and focus on increased capabilities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy integrating new technologies into the FHTV fleet, we are not only enhancing operational efficiency but also future-proofing our vehicles to meet the evolving needs of the Warfighter,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oshkosh Defense has built a reputation for producing reliable and technologically advanced military vehicles. Since its founding in 1917, Oshkosh has evolved from producing cement mixers and snow plows to becoming a global leader in defense manufacturing. The company\u2019s expertise extends across a wide range of vehicles, from light tactical trucks to the heavy-duty platforms now being supplied under the FHTV program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To date, Oshkosh Defense has delivered over 71,000 upgraded heavy tactical vehicles and trailers to the U.S. military and its partner forces, underscoring the company\u2019s critical role in supporting military operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest contract ensures that the U.S. Army will continue to benefit from Oshkosh\u2019s expertise and commitment to innovation for years to come, as they work together to address the challenges of modern warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A view of a heavy expanded mobility truck (HEMTT) loaded with multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) rockets. (Image Credit: U.S. Department of Defense\/Wikimedia Commons)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Oshkosh Defense, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of military vehicles, has been awarded a $1.54-billion follow-on contract to continue supplying the U.S. Army with its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). The vehicles have been scheduled to be delivered by 2031.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1,125],"tags":[218,6,5,848,235,7,471],"class_list":["post-24266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-united-states","tag-army","tag-defense","tag-military","tag-oshkosh","tag-technology","tag-u-s","tag-u-s-army"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HEMTT-M1120A4.jpg?fit=690%2C370&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7jJWb-6jo","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24266"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24573,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24266\/revisions\/24573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}