Oshkosh Defense strengthens US Army transformation initiative with additional FMTV A2 LVAD order and successful airdrop testing.
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Press Release, Oshkosh WI, 20 January 2026: Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced today it was awarded a contract from the US Army to deliver 97 additional FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles.
This award strengthens the Army’s modernisation goals by leveraging the advanced FMTV A2 to enable the rapid delivery of improved LVAD capabilities. In addition to the vehicles, the award also includes Arctic Kits, underscoring the platform’s ability to operate in remote, extreme-cold environments, an essential capability as the Army prioritises readiness for Arctic operations.
The FMTV A2 LVAD Cargo variant is a critical sustainment asset that ensures the Army’s Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCT) remain supplied, mobile, and mission-ready from the moment they enter the fight. Designed for rapid airdrop deployment, the FMTV A2 LVAD delivers essential equipment, supplies, and sustainment capabilities directly into austere and contested environments, reducing reliance on fixed infrastructure and extending the operational reach of MBCTs. Its rugged design, advanced automotive performance, and seamless integration with Army sustainment operations enable MBCT to manoeuvre at the speed of relevance. By meeting the Army’s MBCT demand for rapid, flexible, and enduring mobility, the FMTV A2 LVAD stands as a combat multiplier; empowering MBCTs to execute their missions with confidence, agility, and lethality across the full spectrum of operations. These advancements reflect the Army’s strategy to incrementally enhance mobility and sustainment platforms, ensuring MBCT receive modernised capabilities at a pace that matches the operational environment.
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