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Oshkosh Defense Focuses On Largest Tactical Vehicle Program–JLTV– Executive Says

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

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The major focus for Oshkosh Defense [OSK] now is on the company’s Light Combat Tactical All Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) offering for the Army-Marine Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), according to John Bryant, senior vice president of defense programs. In August, the company delivered 22 vehicles on time for government testing, as did program competitors Lockheed Martin [LMT] and AM General. Over the coming year, Oshkosh Defense will support government tests and prepare for the government’s plan to select a single…

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Senate Defense Appropriators See ‘Risk’ With Army’s Reconciliation Plan To Fund Munitions Increase

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Army Relooking At Its ‘Whole Aviation Transformation’ Plan, Acting Chief Tells Lawmakers

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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