Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced today it has submitted its proposal in response to the U.S. Army’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program Phases 3 and 4 (Detailed Design and Prototype Test and Build). The OMFV is the Army’s Bradley replacement program.
“We are proud to submit our proposal for Phase 3 and 4 of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program,” said Pat Williams, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Army and Marine Corps Programs, Oshkosh Defense.
“Our decades of experience working with the U.S. military to support their unique mission requirements with innovative ground vehicle solutions positions us strongly for this next phase of the competition.
By partnering with Pratt Miller Defense, Hanwha Defense USA, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, QinetiQ, and Plasan, we have brought together an elite team of global experts in combat vehicle and lethality design, digital engineering, and manufacturing excellence.
We look forward to continuing our strong partnership and collaboration with the U.S. Army to deliver a capability to the Soldier that increases lethality, situational awareness, and tactical flexibility, while also offering the growth capacity for future mission systems as technologies and capabilities evolve.”
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems. Oshkosh develops and applies emerging technologies that advance safety and mission success. Setting the industry standard for sustaining fleet readiness, Oshkosh ensures every solution is supported worldwide throughout its entire life cycle.
Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].
Learn more about Oshkosh Defense at oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs more than 14,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
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