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Oshkosh Defense ‘Very Confident’ In Securing JLTV Follow-On Deal, As Army Releases Latest Draft RFP

Oshkosh Defense ‘Very Confident’ In Securing JLTV Follow-On Deal, As Army Releases Latest Draft RFP
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle displays its overall capabilities during a live demonstration at the School of Infantry West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 27, 2019. The JLTV consists of multiple platforms capable of completing a variety of missions while providing increased protection and mobility for personnel across the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps video by Sgt. Timothy R. Smithers/Released)

The Army has released its latest draft request for proposals for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) follow-on competition, with current manufacturer Oshkosh Defense [OSK] saying it’s “very confident” in its pursuit to secure the next production contract. George Mansfield, Oshkosh Defense’s vice president and general manager of joint programs, told Defense Daily the company is closely tracking the Army’s movement to reduce the overall acquisition objective under the follow-on production deal, which dropped from an original count of 30,000…

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