The company, a unit of Oshkosh Corporation, said the latest order highlights sustained demand for mission-critical platforms designed to operate in extreme environments. Oshkosh Defense said the vehicles support Army requirements for mobility and logistics in increasingly contested operational settings.
“This award underscores our commitment to supporting the U.S. Army with proven, mission-ready capabilities that perform when and where the Soldier needs them most,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer for Oshkosh Defense. “By combining proven mobility with airdrop capability, the LVAD extends operational reach while reducing risk to our Soldiers.”
As the Army prepares for future operations marked by limited access and high mobility demands, Oshkosh Defense said the FMTV A2 LVAD addresses a key sustainment requirement for airborne and rapidly deploying units. The vehicle can be parachuted from aircraft and delivers supplies alongside a mission-ready platform immediately after landing, even in areas without established infrastructure.
The company said deploying the vehicles with maneuver forces reduces early reliance on vulnerable ground convoys and improves sustainment for forward units. To date, the Army has ordered a total of 797 Oshkosh FMTV A2 LVAD vehicles, underscoring its push to modernize airborne and expeditionary logistics capabilities.
