Logistics Vehicle System Replacements and Add-On Armor Kits Contract Awarded

On 7 January Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, was awarded a delivery order to an existing contract with Marine Corps Systems Command for more than 425 next-generation logistics vehicle system replacements (LVSRs) and more than 170 add-on armor kits. The contract order, valued at $176 million, will transition the LVSR cargo variants from low-rate initial production into full-rate production and also calls for more than 270 weapons mount kits.

With improved survivability, mobility, and performance, the next-generation LVSR expands on the original LVS produced by Oshkosh in the early 1980s. The LVSR variants produced under this delivery order include cargo, wrecker, and fifth-wheel trucks. Under the delivery order, the company also will provide add-on armor “B” kits, which are separate from the factory-installed integral (“A” kit) armor and can be applied in the field. The LVSR will have parts and maintenance commonality with the Oshkosh Defense medium tactical vehicle replacement, which will streamline vehicle service and support.

The Oshkosh LVSR truck will be used by the U.S. Marine Corps for the on- and off-road transportation of heavy payloads, such as munitions, fuel, water, and heavy equipment. The LVSR truck comes in three variants and features an on-road payload capacity of 22.5 tons and an off-road payload capacity of 16.5 tons.