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Oshkosh Defense Supports Sustained U.S. Army Demand for FMTV A2 LVAD Fleet

By Business Wire | November 10, 2026, 6:00 AM

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, today announced it has received an additional $31 million order from the U.S. Army for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) M1081 4x4 and 6x6 Cargo vehicles to advance its FMTV A2 fleet.





Following more than $75M in orders in 2026, this contract reflects the U.S. Army’s continued investment in the FMTV A2 LVAD capability and supports the delivery of mission-ready vehicles designed for airborne and rapidly deploying forces. By continuing to invest in a proven platform and established production capability, the U.S. Army is advancing the mobility, sustainment and readiness of soldiers operating in demanding environments.

“Each additional FMTV A2 LVAD order reflects the Army’s continued investment in a proven capability that supports the evolving needs of the changing battlefield,” said Jeff Heggemeier, Vice President and General Manager, Oshkosh Defense. "The FMTV A2's flexibility allows it to be adapted to various mission sets, and Oshkosh Defense remains committed to delivering adaptable, reliable vehicles that meet the pace of operational requirements."

This order builds on Oshkosh Defense’s ongoing support of the FMTV A2 program and its commitment to delivering adaptable, reliable capability to the U.S. government. To date, the Army has placed orders for 953 Oshkosh FMTV A2 LVADs. Through continued investment in the FMTV A2 LVAD, the Army is advancing a modernized capability that supports force mobility, sustainment and readiness.

Oshkosh Defense remains focused on evolving the FMTV A2 platform to meet changing operational requirements and supporting the Army’s commitment to delivering modernized LVAD capability to soldiers.

About Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE: OSK], delivers adaptable, connected, and survivable systems critical to the modernization and readiness of the U.S. and its allied forces. As a trusted mobility integrator, Oshkosh brings advanced vehicles, intelligent systems, and mission-critical technologies together into unified solutions built for evolving operational demands. Combining defense expertise with commercial scale, Oshkosh accelerates innovation from development through deployment. And because the mission does not end at fielding, Oshkosh provides global sustainment, lifecycle support, and aftermarket solutions that keep fleets ready while advancing the future of defense mobility.

Learn more at OshkoshDefense.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we design, develop and deliver purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services that help everyday heroes build, serve and protect communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 19,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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Contacts

Alexandra Hittle, Sr. Director – Global Marketing & Communications
920.410.1929
Ahittle@defense.oshkoshcorp.com

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