Oshkosh to modernise US Army heavy vehicle fleet 81505173

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Multiple contracts for Oshkosh company to modernise Heavy Tactical Vehicles fleet of US Army
Oshkosh Defense company, announces that it has been awarded multiple delivery orders from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to recapitalize vehicles from its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) fleet.
     
Oshkosh Defense company, announces that it has been awarded multiple delivery orders from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to recapitalize vehicles from its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) fleet.
Familly of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (Source: Oshkosh Defence)
     
Oshkosh will bring the Army’s fleet of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) and Palletized Load Systems (PLS) to their latest model configuration and the same zero-mile, zero-hour condition as new production vehicles. The contract also calls for the production of new companion trailers. Overall, the awards are valued at more than $165 million for the recapitalization and production of 478 units. All work performed under the contract will be completed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with deliveries beginning in July 2018.

“Our customers are looking to standardize their fleets to the latest configurations for in-theater readiness at the lowest possible cost,” said Pat Williams, Oshkosh Defense vice president and general manager of Army and Marine Corps programs. “As the original equipment manufacturer of the Army’s heavy fleet, our recap services return worn vehicles to current operational readiness with the same performance and life cycle cost advantages as a brand-new vehicle.”

Recapitalized vehicles are assembled on the same production line as new vehicles, and put through the same extensive performance tests and inspection procedures as new vehicles. The vehicles also receive the latest technology and safety upgrades and are delivered with a new bumper-to-bumper warranty.