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Army

Oshkosh Corp. Awaits Fall Award of FMTV Competitive Rebuy

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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt Earlier this month, Oshkosh Corp.'s [OSK] Oshkosh Defense unit submitted its final proposal revisions for the Army's potential five-year multi-billion Family of Medium Tactical Trucks (FMTV) competitive rebuy program for an estimated 23,000 vehicles and trailers, with proposals remaining valid until the end of October. BAE Systems is the incumbent on the program. "We felt we were very competitive because not only do we build the other medium truck [for the Marines] but we're the only ones…

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