Oshkosh Defense receives $31M order from U.S. Army

The U.S. Army has placed an additional order for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) M1081 4×4 and 6×6 Cargo vehicles. (Photo: Oshkosh Defense)

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation business, has received an additional $31 million order from the U.S. Army for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) M1081 4×4 and 6×6 Cargo vehicles to advance its FMTV A2 fleet. The contract follows more than $75M in orders in 2026.

To date, the Army has placed orders for 953 Oshkosh FMTV A2 LVADs, advancing a modernized capability that supports force mobility, sustainment and readiness. Built in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the FMTV A2 LVAD offers the performance and protection of the FMTV A2 with a few critical additions including a folding cab that allows the vehicle height to reduce to 90”, a chassis designed specifically for parachute drop and landing, and the addition of a winch to all LVAD variants. 

“Each additional FMTV A2 LVAD order reflects the Army’s continued investment in a proven capability that supports the evolving needs of the changing battlefield,” said Jeff Heggemeier, vice president and general manager, Oshkosh Defense. “The FMTV A2’s flexibility allows it to be adapted to various mission sets, and Oshkosh Defense remains committed to delivering adaptable, reliable vehicles that meet the pace of operational requirements.”

Oshkosh Defense said it remains focused on evolving the FMTV A2 platform to meet changing operational requirements and supporting the Army’s commitment to delivering modernized LVAD capability to soldiers.