OSHKOSH, Wis. — September 10, 2008 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been awarded a contract valued at more than $82.6 million with the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to recap 292 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A4s.
Through Oshkosh’s recapitalization program, HEMTT A0 and HEMTT A2 variants will be returned to Oshkosh, stripped to the frame rails and completely rebuilt to meet the specifications of the new HEMTT A4. Improvements include a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab, more powerful drivetrain, improved suspension, safety improvements and other structural changes to make installation of add-on-armor in the field quicker and easier.
The HEMTT was first introduced in 1985 and is the backbone for the U.S. Army’s logistics fleet. In February of this year Oshkosh and senior leaders of TACOM, celebrated the production of the 20,000th HEMTT. It has helped keep the Army on the move during major conflicts such as Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom by fulfilling critical resupply missions in its different configurations, including fuel servicing, load handling system (LHS) and cargo variants.
Oshkosh’s work on the HEMTT A4 recap is expected to be completed by April 2009.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit oshkoshdefense.com
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, Geesink™, Norba™, Kiggen™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
