Army to order upgraded variants of medium tactical trucks

The Army will order approximately 1,343 upgraded variants of medium tactical trucks in the next three years, according to a public announcement.

In an extension to a 2018 contract, Oshkosh will manufacture the A2 variant of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), the Jan. 29 announcement reads.

“Anticipated service requirements include engineering, configuration management, quality assurance, integrated logistics support, maintenance, test support and other support related to Government-initiated changes and improvements to the FMTV vehicles,” the announcement adds.

The Army intends to order cargo, recovery and load handling variants on the four-by-four- or six-by-six-wheel platforms as well as trailers, arctic kits and under-armor body kits.

The FMTV A2 variant has a more powerful engine, increased armor and can carry heavier payloads when compared to the earlier A1 variant, according to the Wisconsin-based company.

The A2 variant will also serve as wheelbase for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Multi-Mission Launcher and numerous other mission-specific variants, according to Army budget documents.

In service since 1996, the FMTV is designed to operate on and off the battlefield and performs over 55% of the Army's local haul, line haul, and unit resupply missions, the budget documents read.

The Army intends to procure 221 and 234 FMTVs in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, respectively, the budget documents add.

Oshkosh also manufactures the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck and the M1070 tank transporter.