Oshkosh Defense awarded $16 million order from U.S. Marines
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a delivery order valued at more than $16 million for an additional 23…
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a delivery order valued at more than $16 million for an additional 23 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
Oshkosh began fielding the first P-19Rs in June of 2017 and in total, Oshkosh will deliver 164 P-19Rs through 2019.
“The Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle integrates combat-proven performance and advanced firefighting technology to deliver cutting-edge on-road and off-road firefighting capabilities,” said Pat Williams, Vice President and General Manager of Army and Marine Corps Programs at Oshkosh Defense. “The P-19R provides unmatched off-road mobility and the latest in military-class vehicle technologies to take our Marines where they need to be quickly and safely.”
The Oshkosh® P-19R achieves “gold standard” performance in off-road environments with the Oshkosh’s TAK-4® independent suspension system. In addition to TAK-4, the Oshkosh P-19R is equipped with Oshkosh’s Command Zone™, an integrated control and diagnostics system. This fully-automated system provides access to vital vehicle information, and allows Marines to repair and troubleshoot vehicles, view real-time performance data and remotely access diagnostics information. The P-19R is also outfitted with advanced Striker®firefighting systems from Oshkosh Airport Products, the industry-leading ARFF vehicle producer.
The Oshkosh P-19R will be on display at several upcoming events, including EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI this week, at Marine Week in Detroit, MI from September 6-10, as well as at Modern Day Marine in Quantico, VA from September 19-21.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions. In addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax® unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh vehicle is backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us at oshkoshdefense.com.
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