BRAC Work Continues At Fort Sam Houston For Eaton
Filed under: BRAC, Business Line, Companies, Congress, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Services, States, Texas, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, logistics, medicine
The last round of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) act in the United States moved to consolidate development and training centers. One base that is gaining from this policy is Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Because it was decided to move most of the military’s medical training to this location much work is being done to expand the facilities there. Eaton Corporation received a further contract addition worth $8 million.
The contract is for electrical services and parts to support the construction of the required facilities. One key component of this is a 425 bed hospital that Eaton Corp. has been working on.
U.S. Military Buys Grenades
Filed under: AMTEC Corp., Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
The U.S. Army and Marine Corps have expended a great deal of ammunition over the last nine years in Iraq and Afghanistan. This has mainly been smaller rounds — rifles, machine guns, 25 and 30mm cannon rounds. The use of artillery and main tank guns has been restricted through the type of fighting and the Rules of Engagement. Often air delivered ordnance like Hellfire missiles and bombs provide the direct support rather then artillery. As part of this the 40mm grenade launched from systems attached to rifles as well as automatic systems has been heavily used.
To support this the Department of Defense announced a five year contract with AMTEC Corp. to continue production through 2014. This is a continuation of an existing five year contract issued in 2005. The initial value is about $33 million.
Cray Wins Three New Computer Contracts
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Cray, Events, IT, Services, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, development program
Cray announced that it had been awarded a contract to provide three new computers to parts of the U.S. Defense Department. The value of the award will be $45 million. The computers will be provided to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), U.S. Army and the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center.
Cray had been struggling recently with the decision by the Defense Advanced Research Products Agency (DARPA) to cancel a contract with Cray to provide computers and support. That program was scaled back and its loss cost Cray about $60 million in revenue. That decision seriously impacted future projections but much of that will be made up for with this contract.
Harris To Make Radios For Northrop Grumman Battle Command System
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Harris Corporation, IT, Northrop Grumman Corp., Services, U.S. Army, missile defense
Northrop Grumman awarded Harris Corporation a contract to provide radios for the Integrated Air and Missile Battle Command System (IBCS). The IBCS is being made for the U.S. Army by Northrop. As its name implies it will provide command and control for air and missile defense missions. Harris’ contract is for five years and is worth $25 million.
The Army has invested heavily over the last thirty years in systems such as the PATRIOT and THAAD to provide extended air and missile defense. They also procured Avenger systems that use AIM-120 air-to-air missile from vehicle mounts. These and their sensors need to be netted in such a way that a complete air and missile picture can be developed to best assign resources. Key to all of this is of course secure and redundant communications requiring advanced radios such as Harris is making for the IBCS.
Rolls-Royce To Build New Engine Controls For OH-58D
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Military Aviation, Rolls-Royce, Services, U.S. Army, development program, logistics, production program
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is the standard reconnaissance helicopter in use by the U.S. Army. As all Army Aviation it has seen a great deal of use in Iraq. Ultimately it will be replaced by the result of the current Armed Aerial Scout program. This replaced the failed Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program which was canceled in 2008. Due to this failure the Army must continue to invest money into the OH-58 to keep it fighting.
Rolls-Royce was awarded a contract to develop a new Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for the aircraft. This system is one of the key components of the upgrades to the aircraft. No value for the contract was provided. FADEC systems are becoming common on helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and aid in managing fuel consumption and performance. Rolls-Royce manufactures the M250 engines for the Kiowa Warrior at their plant in Indianapolis.
Army PM J-AIT Selects Alexander as New Deputy Product Manager — Press Release
Filed under: Business Line, Events, IT, Press Releases, Services, U.S. Army, development program
Army PM J-AIT Selects Alexander as New Deputy Product Manager
Newington, VA, February 19, 2010 – The U.S. Army Product Manager for Joint – Automatic Identification Technology (PM J-AIT), a part of the Program Executive Office, Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) at Fort Belvoir, VA, has selected a new Deputy Product Manager (DPM), Mr. Jim Alexander. This position was effective 17 January 2010. Mr. Alexander is responsible for driving key decisions in regards to future program initiatives by working directly with the U.S. Army G-4 staff and PEO EIS Headquarters offices to ensure adequate funding is available to sustain the program.
“We are thrilled to bring Jim Alexander on board as the new DPM. Jim’s leadership and understanding of AIT will be key to PM J-AIT continuing its critical work in the Army and DoD AIT communities,” stated LTC Ferguson, PM J-AIT.
“I am excited about expanding my involvement in this solid program,” Mr. Alexander said. “PM J-AIT has an excellent reputation in the logistics community and I look forward to continuing just that. We have a lot of challenges now with multiple-vendor contracts for AIT products and services but in the end it is all for the good of the user community.”
Mr. Alexander is a former U.S. Air Force senior non-commissioned officer, offering more than 34 years of supply chain management experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) and private industry. Since his departure from active military duty, he acted as the vice president of a company that specialized in the exportation of propane gas equipment to the Caribbean and Latin America and worked as a program lead for DoD Web-based applications. Prior to his new role as DPM, Mr. Alexander served as PM J-AIT’s Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility (RF-ITV) Systems Chief. He is currently enrolled in the Naval Postgraduate School where he is completing his Master’s of Science Degree in Program Management.
PM J-AIT is the DoD AIT and RFID leader providing global asset tracking, Web-based RF-ITV services, and complete program life cycle support. PM J-AIT products and services are customer driven, instantly accessible, and capable of being updated. PM J-AIT serves as the Executive Agent for RF-ITV infrastructure to DoD and Coalition Partners in support of expeditionary logistics and the Joint Warfighter. PM J-AIT reports directly to the PEO EIS at Fort Belvoir, VA. For more information about PM J-AIT, please refer to our Web site at www.ait.army.mil.
DynCorp International To Support Building Afghan Army
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Dyncorp, Events, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, training
DynCorp International was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army to provide support to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and NATO Training Mission (NTM). These organizations are helping the Afghan Army and Security forces become more effective. The contract is for two years and worth over $150 million. If a third year option is exercised the value could increase to over $230 million.
DynCorp International will provide staff to support the CSTC-A as well as directly interact with the Afghan soldiers and policemen. The task of creating an effective internal security force is key to winning the fight against the Taliban and building a stable country.
Boeing Looks To Get Into Vehicle Maintenance
Filed under: Boeing, Business Line, Companies, DLA, Events, Proposal, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
Using their vast amount of experience supporting aircraft — both military and civilian — Boeing (BA) submitted a proposal to the U.S. Army to provide maintenance management and support at two depots primarily concerned with vehicle and weapon maintenance. The Industrial-Product Support Vendor (IPV) contract is worth over $190 million. The work at Anniston Army Depot in Alabama and Red River Depot in Texas is to repair, reset and recapitalize vehicles like the M1 tank, the M2 IFV and the Stryker ICV.
Boeing does not make many of these types of vehicles but at the depots the contract will provide support, forecasting and inventory management. This is all work that Boeing is experienced in with aircraft and they work with the Army already on helicopters such as the CH-47. The bid was submitted to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
U.S. Army To Buy More Cargo Parachutes
Filed under: BRS, Business Line, Companies, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, Events, Military Aviation, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
BRS Aerospace a part of Ballistic Recovery Services Inc. (BRS) received a contract modification from the U.S. Army to increase its production of cargo parachutes. The $8 M contract will require almost a fifty percent increase in production. The company will have to significantly expand its workforce at its two plants.
Due to conditions in Afghanistan the U.S. military often carries out air drops of supplies and equipment. This means that the stock of parachutes has been used up over the last nine years. This contract will probably replenish stocks while allowing continued resupply missions
U.S. Army Buys More Styker Support From General Dynamics
Filed under: Business Line, Canada, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Events, General Dynamics, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
The Stryker Interim Combat Vehicle is a wheeled, armored system that was bought to fill in the gap from the transition to the Future Combat System (FCS) from the heavy combat team of the 1980’s based around the M1 and M2. FCS has now been canceled due to its being over cost and behind schedule. The Army is starting a new program to build on the remnants of FCS and find a new vehicle. The Stryker has seen good service in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is made by General Dynamics (GD) and is based on a Swiss system developed for the Canadian military.
The U.S. Army announced yesterday that they had awarded GD a contract for logistics support for the system. Mainly to be carried out at the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, AL the contract has a value of over $250 million. Under the contract General Dynamics will include parts ordering, storage and distribution as wellas maintenance services.
Army To Stop Buying AM General’s HUMVEE Vehicles
Filed under: AM General, Business Line, Companies, Events, Federal Budget Process, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
In their 2011 budget request the Army reports that 2011 will be the last year of procurement for the ubiquitous AM General HUMVEE light truck. This four wheeled vehicle replace the venerable Jeep in U.S. military service in 1984. The HUMVEE will still be available for purchase by other U.S. services and for sales overseas but the Army states it has met its Acquisition Objective. There will also be contracts to maintain the existing fleet of vehicles.
The Army though does provide about half the market for the vehicle so the loss will be a blow to AM General. There is a new program in development called the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) that will when complete start replacing the HUMVEE. The U.S. is also investing in thousands of new trucks. Losses in Iraq and Afghanistan have been substantial but one of the reasons HUMVEE production is ending is recently there have been less damaged or destroyed then estimated.
CSC To Continue Supporting Army’s LMP Transformation
Filed under: Business Line, CSC, Companies, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, Events, IT, Services, U.S. Army, logistics
The U.S. Army has been designing and executing the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) for several years. LMP is a computer and web based system utilizing SAP to provide integrated logistics management of “supply, demand, asset availability, distribution, and maintain data, financial control and reporting.” It replaces two older systems and is slowly being rolled out across the various Army acquisition and sustainment organizations.
CSC (CSC) is one of the prime contractors involved in developing and supporting the program. The Army announced yesterday that they received execution of further contract modifications worth over $260 million to continue to provide this support. The current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have placed great stress on the U.S. Army’s logistics train. LMP’s main goal is to expedite the ordering, tracking and receipt of key equipment to increase operational readiness and capabilities.
Army Awards DCGS Support Contract
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, IT, Raytheon, Services, States, Texas, Textron, U.S. Army, development program, logistics, production program
Overwatch an operating unit of Textron Inc. (TXT) was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to support the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS)-Army system. DCGS is a product of Raytheon (RTN) that allows the distribution of a variety of intelligence material. The DCGS-Army as it sounds is the system in use by the Army at their ground facilities to support their operations.
Overwatch received a contract that will be worth over $48 million if all options are exercised to provide software development and training. The software is used to develop and support applications on the DCGS. Overwatch has been doing this kind of work for U.S. and other countries military since the early 1990. It was acquired by Textron in 2006.
BRAC Support Nets CACI A Contract
Filed under: BRAC, Business Line, CACI, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, IT, Maryland, Services, States, U.S. Army, logistics
The last round of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) for the U.S. military saw a focus on concentrating similar organizations and efforts. These include combining schools and research facilities for all of the services if there is some synergy. An example is moving medical training for the Army, Navy and Air Force to San Antonia, TX where the Air Force originally focused their training. A similar move is the transfer of network and information operations from several Army bases to the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Maryland.
In order to coordinate and support these moves the Army gave CACI International (CACI) a contract that could be worth over $80 million if all options are exercised. The two and a half year contract primarily pays for the planning and conduct of the movement of the large number of IT and computer equipment necessitated by the move. These include test sets and equipment for the development and testing of new equipment.
Similar contracts have been awarded to other companies to support similar moves and consolidations. As can be imagined the logistics of all this are quite involved and the use of contractors allows the short term ramp up in personnel and capability required.
BAE Systems Reveals Upgraded M109 Paladin Howitzer
Filed under: BAE Systems, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Services, U.S. Army, development program, logistics, production program
The U.S. Army had awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop the Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) vehicle. This is an upgraded, modernized M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzer. The M109 has been the core of U.S. artillery since the mid-Seventies. The contract was for $64 million and will deliver seven vehicles for evaluation. Yesterday BAE rolled out the first of five howitzers.
The contract will also see two vehicles modified to provide ammunition support for the howitzers. The PIM combines parts of the M109 with the M2 Bradley fighting vehicle along with upgraded digital electronics and power train. The goal is to extend the life of the artillery and maintain its use to support American combat brigades. If the PIM is a success then BAE Systems will modernize many of the existing M109 in use with the Army and Marines.
Stryker Support For General Dynamics
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, General Dynamics, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
The Styker Interim Combat Vehicle is a wheeled armored vehicle used by the U.S. Army. It originally was supposed to fill in as the Future Combat System (FCS) vehicles were developed and entered service. The FCS has been canceled but the Stryker soldiers on in Iraq and Afghanistan. It trades armor for speed and maneuverability although they have proven robust in Iraq. Various payloads and weapon packages can be integrated onto the Stryker which is manufactured by General Dynamics (GD) based on a vehicle originally purchased for use by the Canadian military.
It was announced yesterday that GD was awarded contracts to provide armor kits and maintenance and repair for Strykers. The contracts have a value of over $100 million. The Stryker originally was serviced through Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) but the Army has done some transition to organic support as the Stryker has faced combat. This is fairly standard for the manufacturer to provide depot and higher level repair for U.S. military systems. Since the FCS is transitioning to the Brigade Combat Team Modernization program it will probably mean longer use of the Stryker and perhaps more investment in them as the U.S. Army moves away from the heavy armor force of M1 and M2 vehicles.
U.S. Army Moves Out on Future Combat Systems (FCS) Replacement
Filed under: Boeing, Business Line, Companies, Congress, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Federal Budget Process, Restructuring, SAIC, Services, U.S. Army, development program
One of the major budget decisions of the Obama Administration was to end the U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. This overarching system-of-systems was to provide new vehicles, weapons, unmanned vehicles and data links to provide a rapid, hard hitting replacement for the heavy armored force built around the M1 tank and the M2 Bradley fighting vehicles. The FCS had seen major growth in cost and schedule and it’s requirements pre-dated operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The administration decided to end the program. Boeing (BA) and SAIC (SAIC) were the prime contractors on it.
To replace FCS the Army stood up a Brigade Modernization Program that would take parts of the old program and also begin development of new requirements and vehicles. With the passage of the 2010 defense budget last week the Army took the first step by awarding Boeing a contract for initialization of Increment 1 of the new program. This contract is to provide the soldier on the ground enhanced surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence capabilities. Increment 1 will include some unmanned ground and air vehicles as well as sensors and a network to integrate them.
Further increments of the program will see further investment in new vehicles and weapons designed to the new requirements.
Kongsberg To Build More CROWS
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, Countries, Department of Defense, Events, Konsberg, Norway, Pennsylvia, Services, States, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, production program
The U.S. Department of Defense added to a contract previously won by Kongsberg of Norway for Crew Remote Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS). The value of this addition is over $800 million. The add to the existing contract will purchase a further 3,849 CROWS bringing the total to over 10,000.
The contract will be done over five years at Kongsberg Pennsylvania facility. CROWS allows weapons to be operated by a gunner sitting in the vehicle rather then up in the turret. This provides maximum protection to them in combat. CROWS are installed on HUMVEES as well as MRAP vehicles and are used in Iraq and Afghanistan.
First Prophet Enhanced System Delivered By GD
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, General Dynamics, IT, L-3, Northrop Grumman Corp., Services, U.S. Army
The U.S. Army awarded General Dynamic’s C4 Systems a contract earlier this year to build Prophet Enhanced signal and tactical intelligence systems. This contract has a value of almost $900 million over six years if all options are executed. Two days ago the first of these new systems were delivered to the Army ready to be mounted on a vehicle.
The Prophet is a flexible system that can be installed either in a ground mount or on a variety of military vehicles. These first systems will be mounted in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Prophet builds off of earlier systems and combines Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities. L3 and Northrop Grumman aid GD in building the Prophet.
BAE Continues To Build Armor Kits For Military Vehicles
Filed under: BAE Systems, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
Yesterday it was announced that BAE Systems won two different contracts to build armor kits for U.S. military vehicles. Due to the IED and mine threat in Iraq and Afghanistan the Army and Marines primarily have been developing extra armor and weapons for their different vehicles to maximize crew protection. BAE’s two contracts support the HIMARS mobile artillery as well as one for MRAP vehicles.
BAE Systems through its acquisition of Armor Holdings a few years ago made it well placed to get into this market. If the U.S. does begin winding down its operations in Iraq and Afghanistan though there will be little demand for further armor kits of these types and that market might dry up.
Navistar To Provide More Trucks To U.S. Army
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Mississippi, Navistar, Oshkosh Truck Corp, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
The United States military has expended a great deal of logistics and support vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan. These trucks have taken a beating both from heavy use and enemy attacks. The Army has let several contracts recently to repair, reset and replace them. Yesterday it was announced that Navistar would be awarded a contract to provide tanker trucks, wreckers and generic troop transport vehicles. The value of this contract is over $400 million.
Navistar was disappointed that it did not win a portion of the MRAP-ATV contract to provide the lighter vehicles for use in Afghanistan. That contract went to Oshkosh. This contract will offset some of the losses from not contributing to that effort. It also demonstrates that the U.S. has been able to grow a decent industrial base when it comes to logistic support vehicles.
Oshkosh Defense to Deliver 102 HEMTT A4s to the National Guard — Press Release
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Oshkosh Truck Corp, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
Oshkosh Defense to Deliver 102 HEMTT A4s to the National Guard
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Oct. 21, 2009 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has received a contract modification valued at $35 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) for 102 next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT A4). The trucks will be delivered by March 2010.
As part of the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) contract, two variants of the HEMTT A4s will be delivered to the National Guard. The 13-ton payload and off-road capabilities of the Oshkosh® HEMTT M985A4 cargo truck and M1120A4 load handling system enhance the capabilities of National Guard units for disaster relief at home or in-theater operations. The vehicle also features a more powerful drivetrain, improved suspension and a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab.
Oshkosh has produced more than 67,000 military-class vehicles at its facilities, including more than 30,000 FHTVs. Oshkosh has the available capacity, highly skilled workforce and proven manufacturing capability to deliver this FHTV order as well as vehicles for other Army and Defense programs, including the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) and Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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MRAP-ATV Contract Spills Over To SCHOTT North America
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Oshkosh Truck Corp, Schott North America, Services, States, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
Oshkosh Defense was awarded the contract to build the new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected – All Terrain Vehicle (MRAP-ATV) earlier this year for use in the rougher terrain of Afghanistan. Under this contract several thousand vehicles will be built for use by the Army, Marine Corps and other services. As with any contract of this size there will be large orders placed with the necessary sub-contractors.
For example Plasan in Vermont will provide armor plate for the vehicles as they have for other MRAP and up-armored trucks and HUMVEES. Now SCHOTT North America located in Indiana announced that they have received a contract from Oshkosh to provide armored glass for the MRAP-ATV.
The contract will be require over a hundred more workers to be hired and the company to invest about $7 million in their plants. This contract illustrates how large defense contracts while seemingly being awarded to only one company spread across the U.S. and foriegn suppliers as parts and components are produced.
First Oshkosh LVSR Deployed to Afghanistan In Support of U.S. Marine Corps — Press Release
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First Oshkosh LVSR Deployed to Afghanistan In Support of U.S. Marine Corps
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Oct. 19, 2009 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), announced today that the first Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) has been deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan, with two additional vehicles set to be delivered later in October. All three vehicles being delivered are cargo variants. Oshkosh is also sending two Field Service Representatives (FSR) to Afghanistan this month to provide support services for LVSR users.
The heavy-payload LVSR, which arrived in Afghanistan in September, is a next-generation replacement for the LVS and features survivability, mobility and performance improvements. The vehicle uses the industry-leading Oshkosh® TAK-4® independent suspension system and mechanical rear-steer technology to provide superior mobility on demanding off-road terrain and unimproved roads. The LVSR also features factory-installed armor as part of its crew cab and is designed to accept an add-on armor kit for increased protection.
“The fielding of this vehicle in Afghanistan is a significant milestone for both the U.S. Marine Corps and Oshkosh Defense,” said Andy Hove, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Defense. “The LVSR expands on the capabilities of the LVS, which has been an integral part of the Marine Corps fleet for nearly 25 years, to negotiate and overcome the most challenging environments, including those found in Afghanistan.”
The LVSR features an on-road payload capacity of 22.5 tons and an off-road payload capacity of 16.5 tons. The LVSR uses a single-source lubrication system for simplified maintenance and has a 600-horsepower C15 engine. The vehicle also uses Oshkosh’s Command Zone embedded diagnostics to monitor major vehicle systems, including the engine, transmission and brakes. Vehicle service and support is streamlined by the parts and maintenance commonality the LVSR shares with more than 10,000 fielded Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR).
Oshkosh won the competitively bid indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for the LVSR in June 2006. The contract has a value of $740.2 million based on a production quantity of 1,592 vehicles.
Oshkosh’s fully trained FSRs go where the military goes and provide a full range of in-field support services, including training, maintenance support, and repair and supply services. They are stationed around the world, including in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan, and also provide a direct link to Oshkosh and its parts network.
Oshkosh Defense is a leading manufacturer of both medium and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles in the U.S. defense industry. More than 67,000 military-class vehicles have been produced in the company’s manufacturing facilities.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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Logistical Costs Burden Operations In Afghanistan
Filed under: Business Line, Congress, Countries, DLA, Department of Defense, Events, Federal Budget Process, Services, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, logistics
Wars are expensive there is no doubt. As part of the planning for adding troops to Afghanistan the U.S. Department of Defense was asked why it costs about a $1 billion a year for a 1,000 soldiers to operate there. One of the main expenses it turns out is fuel. To get one gallon of JP8 to a soldier or airman who needs it costs about $400 if all related costs are taken into account. This figure alone is giving Congress second thoughts.
That is because the gas is shipped to Pakistan and then trucked to Afghanistan. To get it to the various outposts and bases sometimes requires aircraft and helicopters. For a helicopter to carry a gallon of gas probably takes a few gallons of gas and at a high maintenance rate. There is also the cost of all the personnel and contractors to handle the gas and supplies.
This should not really surprise anyone. In John Ellis’ book about World War II soldiers, On The Front Lines, he estimated it took about eleven personnel to support one front line soldier in the Pacific and almost ten in the European. That counted everyone who touched a ton of supplies as it moved from the U.S. to the actual soldier. That cost alone was fairly high. Take into account the gas used to move it and the maintenance of the ships, trucks and aircraft and the costs go up even more. Afghanistan is remote and costs even more.
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