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Oshkosh Corp. Selected Over BAE Systems For Army FMTV Rebuy

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Friday, August 28th, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt Oshkosh Corp.'s [OSK] Oshkosh Defense division yesterday prevailed over incumbent BAE Systems for the five-year, potential multi-billion rebuy program for the Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). "We feel privileged that the U.S. Army has selected Oshkosh to produce the FMTV, an important element to the Warfighter's tactical vehicle fleet," Robert Bohn, Oshkosh Corp. chairman and CEO, said in a statement announcing the award. "This was a highly competitive bid. We look forward to working closely…

Congress

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Budget

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Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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