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OSHKOSH TO BUILD HET A1 TRACTORS FOR MOROCCO 

OSHKOSH, Wis.  — Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, announced today that it received a direct commercial sales (DCS) order to supply Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 635NL trailers to Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC (Milwaukee, WI). The HET A1 systems will be fielded to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.

The HET A1 tractor provides line haul, local haul, and maintenance evacuation of the heaviest mission-critical equipment including tanks, armored vehicles, and recovery vehicles.

“We are pleased to work with Optimum Vehicle Logistics, our exclusive distributor in the Kingdom of Morocco, to supply the Kingdom with additional heavy tactical wheeled vehicles in support of its M1 Abrams modernization efforts,” said Pat Williams, chief programs officer for Oshkosh Defense. “This award reinforces our dedication to partnering with our international partners to strengthen their capabilities and improve interoperability.”

Delivery of the HET A1 systems is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2025.

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 business [NYSE: OSK].  Learn more about Oshkosh Defense at www.oshkoshdefense.com.   

About Optimum Vehicle Logistics 

Based in Milwaukee, WI, Optimum Vehicle Logistics (OVL) is an authorized distributor of U.S.-manufactured wheeled and tracked vehicles, logistics support equipment as well as spare parts for armed forces worldwide. With over a decade of trusted partnership with Oshkosh Defense, OVL is well-positioned to deliver high-value service to its customers.

Learn more about Optimum Vehicle Logistics at www.optimumvl.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 over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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