OSHKOSH, Wis. (November 6, 2017) — Oshkosh Defense, LLC, has delivered its 25,000th Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) to the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army originally awarded the FMTV A1P2 requirements contract to Oshkosh Defense in 2009. Orders under the current … More
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Oshkosh Defense displays JLTV at DSEI in United Kingdom
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will showcase the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) in Europe at the DSEI 2017 defense and security exhibition from September 12 -15, 2017. Earlier this year, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency, … More
Abrams battle tanks get upgrades
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), recently received two contract awards from the U.S. Army for Abrams main battle tank upgrades, which will boost the platform’s capabilities and help the … More
Conviction made in military equipment scandal
A military equipment dealer has been convicted of scheming with soldiers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to steal sensitive material for sale to buyers in Russia, China and Mexico. John Roberts, of Clarksville, Tenn., was found guilty of conspiracy to steal and … More
THAAD System Intercepts target in test
The Lockheed Martin built Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a target in a missile defense test led by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with critical support provided by the U.S. Army. The THAAD system, located at … More
Military Vehicle Spotlight: 1917 Model T Ambulance
Owned and reconstructed by David O’Neal Photo by David O’Neal M1917 Ford Model T Ambulance Gross Weight: 1,543 lbs. Engine: Ford L-head 4-cylinder Displacement: 177 cu. in. Fuel: Gasoline Horsepower: 20 @ 1,600 rpm Maximum Speed: 42 mph Historical note: … More
New Jersey man guilty of stolen valor
A New Jersey man has admitted that he lied about being a prisoner of war to get gifts, including a nearly $32,000 deck for his home. On March 20, Robert Guidi, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty to theft by deception … More
Army developing new 120mm AMP tank round
By John D. Fuller, U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence WASHINGTON Army News Service – The Army is developing a new Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round that combines six different capabilities into a single round, service officials said. The Advanced … More
End of long range recon units
As of February, the Army has deactivated its three long-range surveillance companies in the active-duty force. In addition, the remaining four National Guard Long Range Companies will be deactivated in 2018, according the US Army. The nearly 100 soldiers in each … More
SIG Sauer awarded U.S. Army Contract
The U.S. Army has selected the SIG Sauer Model P320 to replace the M9 service pistol currently in use since the mid-1980’s. Released in 2014, the P320 is a polymer striker-fired pistol that has proven itself in both the United … More