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July 5, 2021 | International, Land

Oshkosh nets $152M deal for JLTVs for U.S. military, NATO allies

The U.S. Army Contracting Command awarded Oshkosh Defence a $152 million contract for the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, trailers and associated kits, the Department of Defense announced.

https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2021/07/01/oshkosh-jltv-nato/4321625154543/

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