Oshkosh Defense celebrates production of 20,000th JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Oshkosh Defense proudly announced the production of its jaw-dropping 20,000th Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) on June 1. This mind-blowing achievement is a testament to Oshkosh's unrivaled prowess and unwavering dedication to equipping the U.S. Armed Forces with the most efficient tactical wheeled vehicles.
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JLTV displayed by the U.S. Army at Eurosatory 2022 defense exhibition (Picture source: Army Recognition)

"Just a blink of an eye ago, we were exhilarated by our 10,000th JLTV rolling off our production line," revealed Tim Bleck, the awe-inspiring senior vice president of Oshkosh Corporation and president of Oshkosh Defense. "Incredible as it may sound, even amid a relentless global pandemic and unprecedented supply chain turmoil, Oshkosh has once again proven its mettle by consistently delivering the JLTV to our valued customers."

The Oshkosh Defense team has relentlessly strived to ensure timely and cost-effective vehicle deliveries ever since winning the initial contract back in 2015. Bleck added, "The astounding success of the JLTV program can be unequivocally attributed to Oshkosh's blazing production line, optimized manufacturing processes, rock-solid supply chain, and our unbeatable dream team."

The Oshkosh Defense team has relentlessly strived to ensure timely and cost-effective vehicle deliveries ever since winning the initial contract back in 2015. On June 1, 2023, the 20,000th JLTV came out of the assembly line (Picture source: Oshkosh Defense)

The JLTV is a versatile and highly mobile platform developed to replace the aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) or Humvee used by the United States military and some of its allies.

The vehicle features advanced technologies and components to ensure superior off-road capabilities, survivability, and mission readiness. Its design includes a scalable armor system, blast-resistant materials, and robust suspension to withstand ballistic threats and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). It also offers improved speed, maneuverability, and payload capacity compared to its predecessor.

The Oshkosh JLTV comes in different variants to fulfill different operational requirements, including utility, general-purpose, heavy guns carrier, and close combat weapons carrier. These variants can be customized with various weapon systems, communication equipment, and other mission-specific tools.

Defense News June 2023