Oshkosh Defense supplies FMTV trucks, trailers to US Army

Oshkosh Defens e, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has shipped its first family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV) trucks and trailers to the US Army. The vehicles have left the company’s Oshkosh, Wisconsin, campus.

According to the company, the Oshkosh vehicles represent a major milestone for the FMTV programme. Two FMTV variants and trailers for both vehicles are being delivered. The Oshkosh FMTVs feature the long-term armour strategy (LTAS)-compliant cab solution. “We are pleased to do all we can to advance the safety and protection of our warfighters,” said Mike Ivy, vice president and general manager, Army Programs, Oshkosh Defense.

According to the US Army’s original FMTV programme timeline, Oshkosh Defense will begin delivering production units in October 2010. Production deliveries under the existing orders run through December 2011. Till date, Oshkosh has received orders to deliver 5,209 FMTV trucks and trailers.