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Oshkosh Readying For Full-Rate JLTV Production Decision, Expansion To U.K. Market

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

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Oshkosh Readying For Full-Rate JLTV Production Decision, Expansion To U.K. Market

Oshkosh's JLTV at the Eurosatory show in Paris. Photo: Matthew Beinart.

PARIS--With the expectation that the Pentagon in the beginning of FY ‘19 is likely to certify moving Oshkosh’s [OSK] Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to full-rate production, the company is looking to continue exploring opportunities for the program overseas.Oshkosh officials aim for the decision to move the JLTV for full delivery to the Army and Marine Corps, after successfully completing operational evaluations. Meanwhile, European market interest continues to grow along with a planned vehicle demo in September in the UK.“Assuming…

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