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Oshkosh Defense Gets $152M for Tactical Army Vehicles

The company has made more than 41,000 of these trucks and trailers for the Army.

The FMTV A2 is a modernized version of the FMTV A1P2, which has been in service with the U.S. Army since 1988.
The FMTV A2 is a modernized version of the FMTV A1P2, which has been in service with the U.S. Army since 1988.
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The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, a $152 million delivery order for 541 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 variant.

The FMTV A2 is a modernized version of the FMTV A1P2, which has been in service with the U.S. Army since 1988. Since 2009, Oshkosh Defense has been the leading provider of the U.S. Army’s medium tactical wheeled vehicle fleet, producing over 41,000 FMTV A1P2 and A2 trucks and trailers.

The order signifies the continuation of FMTV A2 production orders following successful testing performance and the production ramp-up of A2 as FMTV A1P2 production begins to ramp down. FMTV A1P2 production is expected to end in September 2021.

The FMTV A2 offers greater protection levels and increased payload capacity while providing Soldiers with improved ride quality and mobility to keep pace with today’s maneuvering forces.

The advanced capabilities position the FMTV A2 as a key enabler to the U.S. Army’s modernization initiatives, including Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) and Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC).

The FMTV A2 fleet is comprised of 16 models and associated trailers capable of carrying payloads ranging from 3-ton to 10-ton and performing a range of duties from supporting combat missions to relief efforts, to logistics and supply operations.

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