Oshkosh Defense Showcases JLTV Vehicles with Next Generation Weapon Integration Capabilities at AUSA
2017
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will showcase two variants of its Joint Light
Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) with next generation lethality and networking capabilities at the AUSA Conference 2017. The vehicles will
be on display at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from October 9 -11, 2017.
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JLTV equipped with Boeing Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS), a Kongsberg Protector LW 30 Remote Weapon System
(RWS) with a M230LF cannon, and a communications suite that includes a Thales VRC-111 and Thales VRC-121 VIPER (Photo: Business
Wire)
“The Oshkosh JLTV is engineered to support a wide range of mission kits and weapon systems required for the modern battlefield,”
said John Bryant, Senior Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of Oshkosh Defense. “Our JLTV will replace existing
light tactical vehicles with a platform that is flexible, scalable, and customizable for specific missions ‘outside the wire.’ We
are proud to be demonstrating this JLTV capability.”
The JLTV Family of Vehicles was designed with room for growth to provide Warfighters with next-generation protected
mobility in the light vehicle class, while supporting advanced networking and increased fire power. The JLTV General Purpose
vehicle on display in the Oshkosh booth (top photo) is equipped with a Boeing Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS), a Kongsberg Protector LW 30 Remote Weapon System (RWS) with a M230LF cannon, and a communications suite that
includes a Thales VRC-111 and Thales VRC-121 VIPER.
The JLTV Utility vehicle on display (middle photo) is equipped with the Boeing Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD)
Launcher including a M3P .50 cal machine gun, M299 launcher with four Longbow Hellfire missiles, sensor suite, and a communications
suite including a Thales VRC-111.
A third Oshkosh JLTV, a General Purpose vehicle, will be on the show floor (bottom photo) in the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems booth #1911, showcasing Rafael’s Samson RWS Dual Stabilized Remote Weapon
Systems (RWS) with M230 LF, and the Trophy Light Active Protection System (APS).
“The JLTV program continues to be run as a model program,” said Dave Diersen, Vice President and General Manager of Joint
Programs, Oshkosh Defense. “Working closely with our government customer, we have completed Reliability Qualification Testing,
accumulating over 100,000 miles and exceeding reliability requirements. Production ramp up is on track and Oshkosh has delivered
over 600 vehicles. We are very pleased with program progress and look forward to a successful Full Rate Production (FRP) decision
in Fiscal Year 2019.”
Oshkosh Defense leadership will be available to discuss the Oshkosh JLTV Family of Vehicles, and the Company’s full portfolio of
vehicles, technologies, integration capabilities and aftermarket solutions at the AUSA Conference 2017 in booth #6629.
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 www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is celebrating 100 years of business and making a difference in people’s lives in 2017.
Oshkosh is a global leader in designing and manufacturing 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®. Since the Company’s humble
beginnings, Oshkosh has grown in size and global footprint. Today, Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries and are
recognized around the world for quality, durability and innovation. Oshkosh Corporation is a different integrated global industrial
committed to making a difference for customers, shareholders, our communities and the environment. For more information, please
visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
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Oshkosh Defense
Alexandra Hittle, 920-410-1929
Sr. Manager, Global Branding and Communications
ahittle@defense.oshkoshcorp.com
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