National Guard Association of the United States attendees to “kick the tires” of the vehicle that will replace their armored HMMWVs
OSHKOSH, Wis. (September 9, 2016) – Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will feature its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and a full range of vehicle modernization and training services at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Conference on September 10-12, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
“The National Guard’s unique role as homeland protectors, emergency responders and fighting forces to defend our national interests requires soldiers to train for many missions, while maintaining a wide variety of vehicle and equipment platforms,” said Pat Williams, Oshkosh Defense vice president of U.S. Army and Marine Corps programs. “Oshkosh is honored to serve the National Guard by offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicles, modernization, maintenance and training services to help the National Guard optimize the operational readiness of over 350,000 troops across the country.”
At NGAUS 2016, Oshkosh will showcase the JLTV, which is the next generation light tactical vehicle that was selected by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps to replace armored HMMWVs. The Oshkosh JLTV provides a reliable vehicle at new levels of protected mobility in a highly transportable and configurable package to perform missions “outside the wire” and bring troops back safely. The JLTV on display is outfitted with an EOS R-400S-MK2 remote weapon system integrated with Orbital ATK’s M230 LF 30 mm lightweight automatic chain gun to demonstrate the vehicle’s ability to support increased lethality including a medium caliber weapon system.
“The JLTV is the most capable light tactical vehicle ever built, providing our troops with the payload, performance and protection they need for current and future battlefields,” said Williams. “At Oshkosh, we know that there is nothing more important than enabling our troops to complete their missions and get home safely. That’s why we designed the JLTV to support a wide range of mission equipment including advanced command and control, communications, computing systems, as well as higher caliber weapons systems.”
Oshkosh provides modernization, maintenance and training services to help keep the National Guard’s vehicle fleets running at peak performance and up-to-date with the most advanced technologies and protection available. In addition, Oshkosh training instructors have combined real-world mechanical and operational experience with factory training and first hand vehicle knowledge to create an advanced learning experience. With more than 250 years of combined experience, the Oshkosh staff has developed and implemented training to thousands of military personnel at locations worldwide. Oshkosh’s certified trainer teams have held approximately 2,000 sessions to train more than 14,000 military and security personnel in 35 countries.
Stop by and visit the Oshkosh Defense booth and see the JLTV at the NGAUS Conference 2016, booth #1631.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions. In addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax™ unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh vehicle is backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us at oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide by rental companies, concrete placement and refuse collection businesses, fire & emergency departments, municipal and airport services and defense forces, where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
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