US Army and Air Force expand tactical mobility with 240 new FMTV tactical trucks funded for 2025.

On February 4, 2025, the US company Oshkosh Defense was awarded four contracts totaling $214.7 million for the supply of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs) to the U.S. Army and Air Force. This procurement is part of the United States' effort to modernize its truck fleet in 2025, which currently includes over 108,800 FMTVs, more than 27,000 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), 4,079 M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporters, and 25,000 M939 series 5-ton trucks. The objective behind these contracts is to improve tactical mobility, reduce sustainment costs, and enhance operational effectiveness in combat and support roles across varied terrains.
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The FMTV trucks are a key component of the U.S. Army's logistics and mobility structure, as they serve multiple functions, including combat, combat support, and sustainment roles. (Picture source: US DoD)

The first contract, valued at $43.6 million, is a firm-fixed-price agreement, with work locations and funding determined per order, and an estimated completion date of December 30, 2026. The second contract, a modification worth $23.3 million, involves work in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with completion expected by September 30, 2026. The third contract, also firm-fixed-price, is valued at $14.8 million, with an anticipated completion date of August 31, 2026. The fourth contract, worth $133 million, is a firm-fixed-price agreement for M1093 and M1081 FMTVs, with work locations and funding determined per order, and an estimated completion date of September 30, 2027.

The US Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2025 program funds the procurement of 240 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs) and trailers to meet the 8-ton truck requirement while supporting Army modularity goals, for an estimated value of $153.5 million. In FY 2023, $233.9 million was designated for 277 units, followed by $142.9 million for 253 units in FY 2024. These vehicles are intended to update the medium fleet, reduce sustainment costs, and ensure operational effectiveness, including through engineering changes to the FMTVs and the recapitalization of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTVs).

The FMTVs are a key component of the U.S. Army's logistics and mobility structure, as they serve multiple functions, including combat, combat support, and sustainment roles, and are integrated into the Command Post Infrastructure (CPI2) mission. The A2 program includes payload capacity enhancements, improved off-road mobility, and increased crew protection while maintaining a high degree of parts commonality.. These vehicles operate on roads, cross-country terrain, and in various climate conditions. They are used for transporting personnel and equipment in combat, combat support, and sustainment roles. The FMTV fleet includes various models, such as the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) 3-ton cargo and van variants, as well as the Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) 8-ton cargo, tractor, wrecker, and dump truck models. These trucks support unit mobility and resupply operations.

The FMTV program began in the 1980s as part of the U.S. Army's effort to update its tactical truck fleet. Initially derived from the Austrian Steyr 12M18 truck, the FMTV was later modified to meet U.S. military specifications. The first contracts were awarded in the early 1990s, with Stewart & Stevenson, Armor Holdings, and BAE Systems involved in production before Oshkosh Defense assumed manufacturing in 2011. The FMTV series consists of multiple variants built on a common chassis, with Oshkosh Defense having produced over 40,500 units as of 2021.

The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) includes 4×4 Light Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTV) and 6×6 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV). The LMTV cargo variant has a rated payload capacity of 2,268 kg and is powered by a 275 hp Caterpillar C7 7.2-liter diesel engine, while the MTV cargo variant carries 4,535 kg and uses a 330 hp version of the same engine. Both use an Allison 3700 SP 7-speed automatic transmission, power-assisted front axle steering, and parabolic tapered leaf spring suspension with telescopic shock absorbers. The vehicles have a fuel capacity of 212 liters, an operational range of 483 km, and a maximum speed of 94 km/h. The FMTV design includes modular armor provisions under the U.S. Army Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) with A-kit/B-kit configurations. It is transportable by C-130 aircraft and can be carried via helicopter sling load.

The FMTV A2 was developed as part of the U.S. Army’s effort to update its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) by integrating higher-capacity suspension, wheels, and tires, underbody protection, increased engine power, a higher-capacity alternator, a data bus upgrade, and safety enhancements. The program was initiated in October 2016 with a request for proposals, and in February 2018, Oshkosh was awarded the production contract, covering a five-year ordering period with two additional one-year options. The first deliveries supported Production Verification Testing (PVT), Live Fire Testing (LFT), and logistics development. In August 2021, Oshkosh received a $152 million order for 541 FMTV A2 vehicles, and the U.S. Army planned to begin fielding them in June 2023. The FMTV A2 introduces increased payload capacity, improved durability, and added protection compared to the previous A1P2 variant while remaining compatible with existing fleet logistics.