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Oshkosh Defense Receives $130 Million Army Order For Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

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Oshkosh Defense Receives $130 Million Army Order For Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System

Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System. Photo: Oshkosh Defense.

Oshkosh Defense [OSK] said Wednesday the company has received a $130 million order to outfit 95 more Stryker vehicles with the new 30mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS). The latest Stryker MCWS order arrives as Oshkosh Defense completed risk management testing in April, according to the company, while initiating production for the systems set for delivery ahead of production verification testing later this summer. “We partner with our customers to offer tailored solutions that meet today’s requirements while staying focused…

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