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Oshkosh Defense Awarded $250 Million Contract for Next-Generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Dec. 9, 2008 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been awarded a $250 million contract modification with the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to manufacture and deliver an additional 825 of the next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) as part of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) contract.

Under the contract, Oshkosh Defense will supply load handling system (LHS) variants of the next-generation HEMTT – the HEMTT A4 – which incorporates a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab, more powerful drivetrain, improved suspension, safety improvements, and other structural changes to help make installation of add-on-armor in the field quicker and easier. The Oshkosh® HEMTTs are long term armor strategy (LTAS) compliant and come off the assembly line fitted with upgraded suspensions and integral (“A” kit) armor. They also will be ready to receive an add-on (“B” kit) armor appliqué.

“The HEMTT continues to prove its superiority by doing today what it has done for decades, which is serve and protect our troops, but now adds the next-generation components of advanced performance and safety,” said John Stoddart, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Defense. “Oshkosh’s HEMTT gets the job done in the world’s most demanding environments.”

The Oshkosh HEMTT’s 13-ton payload and off-road capabilities make it the backbone of the U.S. Army’s logistics fleet. Since its introduction in 1985, the HEMTT has helped keep the Army on the move during major conflicts such as Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.

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.

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