Oshkosh Defense to Unveil Upgraded FMTV at AUSA Winter
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Feb. 21, 2012) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is continuing its commitment to further improve protection and mobility for Warfighters on the changing battlefield with new enhancements for the U.S. Army and National Guard’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). The result for soldiers is better underbody protection and […]
U.S. Marine Corps to Receive More Than 200 Oshkosh LVSRs
Heavy-payload vehicles deliver exceptional off-road mobility, protection in severe environments OSHKOSH, Wis. (Feb. 15, 2012) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will deliver more than 140 Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) cargo trucks and nearly 70 LVSR tractors for the U.S. Marine Corps following an order from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems […]
International Armoured Vehicles Conference Features the Oshkosh Defense M-ATV Tactical Ambulance
Protected, highly mobile battlefield ambulance on display in Oshkosh booth B50 OSHKOSH, Wis. (Feb 15, 2012) — The Oshkosh Defense® M-ATV tactical ambulance will be on display Feb. 20-23 in booth B50 at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), designed the M-ATV tactical ambulance […]
Oshkosh Defense is Named a Top Military-Friendly Employer for Second Time by G.I. Jobs
Oshkosh honored in annual list for recruiting, supporting employees with military experience OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 19, 2012) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been recognized for the second consecutive year as being one of G.I. Jobs’ 2012 Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers. The annual list is compiled based on a company’s dedication […]
U.S. Army Awards Bridge Contract to Oshkosh Defense for Heavy Vehicle Fleet
FHTV production and support to continue through September 2014 under extended contract OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 18, 2012) – The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), a bridge contract to continue production and support of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). Under this extended contract, the government can place […]
Oshkosh Defense Expands Operations in Canada
New Ottawa office to support Canadian defense programs OSHKOSH, Wis. & OTTAWA, Ontario (Jan. 9, 2012) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), announced today that the company will open a new office in Ottawa, Ontario, to support vehicle programs for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). “We are committed to supporting […]
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office to Receive First-of-its-Kind Tactical Protector Vehicle from Oshkosh Defense
New vehicle to provide more protection for law enforcement officers FOND DU LAC and OSHKOSH, Wis. (Dec. 19, 2011) — Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, will be the nation’s first law enforcement agency to receive the state-of-the-art Tactical Protector Vehicle (TPV) from Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh […]
New Oshkosh Defense Virtual Trainer Improves Safety, Reduces Military Vehicle Training Costs
Virtual vehicle training decreases cost by 20 percent or more OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 28, 2011) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has expanded its military training capabilities with the new Oshkosh Virtual Trainer. This virtual training element makes the overall vehicle training program safer and more cost-effective. Oshkosh will unveil its first […]
OSHKOSH NAMES URIAS PRESIDENT OF DEFENSE SEGMENT
Retired U.S. Army major general with 31 years of military service joins Oshkosh OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 7, 2011) – Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) announced today that John M. Urias has joined the company as executive vice president and president, Oshkosh Defense. Urias will lead all aspects of the company’s global defense segment, including all tactical […]
Oshkosh Defense to Showcase Advanced Vehicles and Technologies at AUSA 2011
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 6, 2011) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will present its latest vehicle innovations for the U.S. Army at the AUSA 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. The Oshkosh vehicles on display, including the Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV), the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) tactical ambulance […]