Oshkosh Defense Strengthens US Army Transformation Initiative with Additional FMTV A2 LVAD Order and Successful Airdrop Testing

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, announced today it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army to deliver 97 additional FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles. This award strengthens the Army’s modernization goals by leveraging the advanced FMTV A2 to enable the rapid delivery of improved LVAD capabilities. In addition to the vehicles, the award also includes Arctic Kits, underscoring the platform’s ability to operate in remote, extreme-cold environments, an essential capability as the Army prioritizes readiness for Arctic operations. 

The FMTV A2 LVAD Cargo variant is a critical sustainment asset that ensures the Army’s Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs) remain supplied, mobile, and mission-ready from the moment they enter the fight. Designed for rapid airdrop deployment, the FMTV A2 LVAD delivers essential equipment, supplies, and sustainment capabilities directly into austere and contested environments, reducing reliance on fixed infrastructure and extending the operational reach of MBCTs. Its rugged design, advanced automotive performance, and seamless integration with Army sustainment operations enable MBCTs to maneuver at the speed of relevance. By meeting the Army’s MBCT demand for rapid, flexible, and enduring mobility, the FMTV A2 LVAD stands as a combat multiplier; empowering MBCTs to execute their missions with confidence, agility, and lethality across the full spectrum of operations. These advancements reflect the Army’s strategy to incrementally enhance mobility and sustainment platforms, ensuring MBCTs receive modernized capabilities at a pace that matches the operational environment.    

“The FMTV A2 LVAD closes a known gap in mobility for airborne forces,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “It enables accelerated logistics and maneuver support where traditional resupply isn’t possible, extending the reach and effectiveness of forces at the tactical edge.”  

The 6×6 Cargo began its testing in 2023 including Rollover Protection Structures (ROPS) validation, Rigging Exercises (RIGEX), Roller Loading, and Simulated Airdrop Impact Testing (SAIT). The 6×6 Cargo was the first to complete successful airdrop testing in 2024, marking an important step in advancing the program’s airborne capabilities. 

The 6×6 Cargo began its testing in 2023 and was the first to successfully complete airdrop testing in 2024, marking an important step in advancing the program’s airborne capabilities.  The 4×4 Cargo began its testing in mid-2024 and went on to complete its three consecutive successful airdrops in early 2025 at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona.  These LVAD cargo variants demonstrate reliability and performance under the demanding conditions of Low-Velocity Airdrop operations and reinforce the maturity and readiness of the FMTV A2 LVAD platform across multiple configurations. 

This award represents another step toward the Army’s plan to upgrade the existing LVAD fleet with a modernized rapidly fielded capability that evolves through continuous Soldier feedback and iterative improvements.