Oshkosh Defense Secures $208M Contract for Next-Gen JLTVs
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, disclosed that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal has placed a purchase order for Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), trailers (JLTV-T), and related packaged and installed kits.
This order is estimated at $208 million and encompasses JLTVs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force.
The JLTV was crafted to supersede the outdated uparmored HMMWV fleet with a vehicle that offers enhanced protection, agility, and a larger payload capacity. The Oshkosh Defense JLTV fulfills this essential capability with a specifically engineered modular design that can be easily tailored to satisfy mission requirements including weapon systems, protection kits, communications, and other essential equipment. It is capable of accommodating over 100 varied mission package configurations without compromising mobility, protection, or transportability.
Since securing the initial JLTV contract in 2015, Oshkosh Defense has garnered orders for more than 23,000 JLTVs for the U.S. Armed Forces as well as NATO, Allied, and Coalition partners. Throughout the duration of the program, Oshkosh Defense has concentrated on ongoing enhancement and innovation, as evidenced by more than 125 patents and applications that Oshkosh possesses related to the JLTV family of vehicles and associated technologies.
“We have dedicated the last decade to learning, refining processes, establishing a robust supply chain, along with a top-tier team of specialists to design and manufacture the most dependable light tactical vehicle in the sector,” stated George Mansfield, vice president and general manager of defense programs at Oshkosh Defense. “We take great pride in our execution of the JLTV program, including its status as a benchmark procurement project due to consistently on-time and under-budget production.”
As a globally acknowledged leader in the crafting and manufacturing of military vehicle systems, Oshkosh Defense is devoted to aiding NATO allies in their efforts to modernize their Armed Forces and safeguard their troops. Oshkosh Defense has gained JLTV orders or commitments from eight international clients and aims to continue offering the proven Oshkosh JLTV through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
“Oshkosh Defense has collaborated with the U.S. Military for decades to develop, test, and advance cutting-edge military technologies. We are eager to further support the U.S. Army in their modernization initiatives, including the Robotic Combat Vehicle, Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS), and upcoming programs,” concluded Mansfield.
Oshkosh Defense plans to manufacture JLTVs into Q1FY2025. The Oshkosh Defense Aftermarket team will continue to provide servicing and support for Oshkosh-built JLTVs for years to follow.
