Oshkosh Defense lands tactical vehicles contract

Oshkosh Defense, LLC has secured a $159.6 million government contract for 771 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) after the Army Contracting Command placed the four additional orders.

Oshkosh Defense was first awarded the FMTV A1P2 contract in 2009.

The current generation FMTV is comprised of 17 models ranging from 2.5-ton to 10-ton payloads, officials said, enabling the vehicle to perform a wide range of missions and support combat missions, relief efforts and logistics, and supply operations.

“Oshkosh is eager to continue delivering on Army and Air Force requirements for a well protected, versatile vehicle that supports a broad range of missions, both at home and abroad,” said Pat Williams, vice president and general manager of Army and Marine Corps programs at Oshkosh Defense. “With the most recent award, Oshkosh will surpass production of the 28,000th vehicle under the current A1P2 contract.”

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 officials said each vehicle the company produces is backed by a team of defense industry experts and a complete range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and performance.