Oshkosh Defense Highlights U.S. Army Modernization with $89 Million PLS A2 Award

By: Oshkosh Corporation via Business Wire

October 01, 2025 at 08:30 AM EDT

Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has placed an $89 million order for new Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 vehicles, kits, and installs under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V contract.

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Oshkosh Defense Palletized Load System (PLS) A2

The PLS A2 delivers a range of advanced technologies, including by-wire functionality to enable autonomous operation and active safety systems that increase protection and efficiency for Soldiers operating in complex environments. These capabilities are critical enablers for multi-domain operations and ensure sustainment across dispersed battlefields and contested supply lines. The PLS A2 open architecture supports future technology insertions that directly align with the Army’s transformation priorities.

“This award underscores our commitment to partnering with the Army to modernize the heavy tactical fleet quickly and at scale,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer for Oshkosh Defense. “Together, we are delivering next generation capabilities that keep Soldiers safer for today’s missions while providing a foundation to enable the fleet for the future fight.”

Through the FHTV program, which also includes the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A4, the Army can leverage common militarized commercial components to lower lifecycle costs and integrate new and recapitalized variants efficiently. Recapitalization enables the Army to accelerate delivery of critical capabilities to Soldiers by modernizing vehicles already in the fleet. Under FHTV V, the Army can procure vehicles until August 2029.

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 Oshkosh at oshkoshdefense.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.

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