Oshkosh Defense announced today it has received a second DCS order for HET A1 Tractors and Trailers for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.
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Press Release, Oshkosh WI, 05 October 2026: Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced today it has received a second Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) order from Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC (Milwaukee, WI) for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The follow-on order includes 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 50 MN573 heavy-duty trailers designed and manufactured in partnership with Broshuis B.V. The order also includes associated parts, services, and training, advancing Morocco’s investment in strategic heavy-equipment transport capabilities.
The first tranche of HET A1 tractors has been delivered and are now operational, enabling Moroccan forces to fully integrate the platform into operational logistics. This additional order continues the Royal Armed Forces’ broader mobility modernisation effort, strengthening their ability to reposition combat power, sustain armoured formations, and support cross-theatre movement of critical assets.
“Working alongside Optimum Vehicle Logistics, our exclusive distributor in the Kingdom of Morocco, Oshkosh Defense is advancing Morocco’s modernisation objectives through the delivery of heavy tactical wheeled vehicles,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “This additional order reflects the growing demand for our mission-ready, performance-proven mobility solutions designed to meet evolving requirements quickly and effectively.”
The Oshkosh HET A1 is engineered to transport the heaviest armoured platforms, including main battle tanks, recovery vehicles, and self-propelled artillery. The MN573 trailer developed by Broshuis represents a next-generation heavy transport solution for international customers. When paired together, the HET A1 tractor and MN573 trailer system provide a robust, efficient solution for armoured force sustainment, recovery, and rapid force movement.
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