DTN News: Oshkosh Defense Expands U.S. Army Heavy Fleet With Additional Vehicle Orders....NSI News Source Info # 1141

DTN News: Oshkosh Defense Expands U.S. Army Heavy Fleet With Additional Vehicle Orders....NSI News Source Info # 1141
(NSI News Source Info) OSHKOSH, Wis. - October 20, 2010: Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is increasing the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle (FHTV) fleet with the addition of 1,200 trucks following orders from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC). The bulk of the orders are for the Oshkosh Palletized Load System (PLS) A1, a next-generation truck that gives soldiers improved mobility and protection capabilities.
“The heavy tactical trucks that we supply to the U.S. Army have evolved with technological advancements over the years to meet the changing threats and demands of the modern battlefield,” said Mike Ivy, vice president and general manager of Army Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “Whether Iraq, Afghanistan or any other location in the world, the Army can count on Oshkosh for on-time delivery of quality products backed by best-in-class sustainment services. We're proud to serve the men and women who serve our nation.”