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Army

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

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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