The Army has ordered 258 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and 1,727 associated components from Oshkosh Defense for a total of $100.1 million, according to a Dec. 20 Defense Department announcement. The estimated completion date for the contract award is May 31, 2019. The JLTVs were commissioned to replace the Army's aging humvee fleet, with a focus on using lightweight materials. Dave Diersen, Oshkosh Defense's vice president and general manager of Joint Programs, said the company is confident there will be...
