More HEMTT A4s For U.S. Army

Early in February we told you that Oshkosh had been awarded a contract for heavy tactical vehicles.

The U.S. Army has ordered an additional 1,084 heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks (HEMTT) in the A4 configuration. This contract modification raises the total of Oshkosh HEMTT A4s currently under contract to 1,745, for a total contract modification of more than $321 million.

Oshkosh will continue to manufacture improved HEMTT A2s until the A4 upgrades take effect in July. The most recent improvements to the HEMTT A2 are a fully air conditioned cab and cab structural changes that makes installation of add-on-armor in the field quicker and easier.

A4 production will begin in July 2008.

Source: Press Release

Heavy truck contract awarded

Oshkosh Truck Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., has been awarded a $272,682,027 firm-fixed price contract for the purchase of a Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.

Source: Press Release

Editor's Note: In July Oshkosh received an order for Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles including Trucks, PLS Trailers, ancillary equipment and services.