OSHKOSH, Wis., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has selected Oshkosh Defense for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles rebuy program to support ongoing military operational requirements.
Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense was awarded the contract from the Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command. Under the five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity deal, Oshkosh Defense will support the Army FMTV rebuy program with the production of up to 23,000 tactical vehicles and trailers.
According to a news release, Oshkosh received its first delivery order valued at $280.9 million, which includes the "production and delivery of 2,568 trucks and trailers."
"We feel privileged that the U.S. Army has selected Oshkosh to produce the FMTV, an important element to the warfighter's tactical vehicle fleet," Robert Bohn, Oshkosh chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
"This was a highly competitive bid. We look forward to working closely with our customer on this project to meet the needs of our troops, just as we have with our other products and services."
