DefenceTalkThe first seven joint light tactical vehicles were turned over to the Army and Marine Corps in late September by Oshkosh Defense for testing at different sites around the force. A total of about 100 of the JLTV “production vehicles” will be provided to the Army and Marine Corps for testing over the next year, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-begins-testing-on-new-light-tactical-vehicles-68385/

DefenceTalkOshkosh Defense, LLC announced today that the U.S. Army has placed an order for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program including 657 vehicles, 2,977 installed kits and related support. The order, which will serve both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, is valued at more than $243 million. “The JLTV program is providing our […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oshkosh-announces-243-million-order-for-next-gen-light-tactical-vehicles-67167/

DefenceTalkWashington: Defense giant Lockheed Martin is protesting the US military’s recent decision on who will build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the all-purpose armored truck that will replace thousands of Humvees. The Army on August 25 announced a $6.75 billion contract for the Wisconsin-based manufacturer Oshkosh to build the JLTV. The first phase will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-martin-protests-new-armored-truck-contract-65326/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC a $6.7 billion firm fixed price production contract to manufacture the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The JLTV program fills a critical capability gap for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps by replacing a large portion of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-awards-joint-light-tactical-vehicle-jltv-contract-65161/

DefenceTalkWashington: The Pentagon has given truck-builder Oshkosh a $6.75 billion contract to build a successor to the famous Humvee, the ubiquitous work-horse of the massive US military. Tuesday’s announcement meant competitors Lockheed and AM General lost out. The selection process for the “Joint Light Tactical Vehicle” was conducted by the US Army and Marine Corps, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-taps-oshkosh-to-build-next-humvee-65157/

DefenceTalkOshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will unveil its new MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) variants to military leaders and dignitaries from around the world at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris, starting today through June 20. Oshkosh has expanded its combat-proven M-ATV Family of Vehicles to serve a spectrum of mission requirements and needs for armed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oshkosh-defense-showcases-new-variants-of-mrap-all-terrain-vehicles-at-eurosatory-2014-59927/

DefenceTalkOshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will participate in daily live demonstrations at Eurosatory 2014 to showcase the company’s TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) technology. Attendees can observe an Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) equipped with TerraMax UGV and a mine roller autonomously navigating a course that simulates military route clearance missions. “In today’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oshkosh-demos-autonomous-route-clearance-mission-capability-at-eurosatory-2014-59911/

DefenceTalkOshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has delivered three Oshkosh P-19 Replacement Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle prototypes to the U.S. Marine Corps to undergo testing. The Marine Corps selected the Oshkosh P-19R in May 2013 to serve as the Marines’ off-road firefighting vehicle of the future. Oshkosh will display the P-19R […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-marines-begins-testing-oshkosh-defense-p-19r-50210/

DefenceTalkLow-tech, life-threatening threats like improvised explosive devices (IED) have reshaped conflicts and spurred militaries to re-consider how they can protect their land forces. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will be showcasing the role unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology can play in protecting troops while also serving as a force multiplier at DSEI 2013 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oshkosh-terramax-unmanned-ground-vehicle-technology-at-dsei-2013-49027/

DefenceTalkOshkosh Defense successfully demonstrated its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) prototypes at an event hosted by the U.S. JLTV Joint Program Office in Quantico, VA. During the demonstration, the Oshkosh JLTV prototypes completed the military’s severe off-road track (SORT) without fail, allowing military and congressional leaders to observe and experience a new generation of light […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oshkosh-defense-demonstrates-jltv-prototypes-for-us-48129/