Oshkosh Defense Receives Follow-On Order from Morocco for HET A1 Tractors and Trailers

The follow-on order includes vehicles and support services, while the first tranche of tractors is already operational.

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OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, announced today it has received a second Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) order from Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC (Milwaukee, WI) for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The follow-on order includes 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 50 MN573 heavy-duty trailers designed and manufactured in partnership with Broshuis B.V. The order also includes associated parts, services, and training, advancing Morocco’s investment in strategic heavy-equipment transport capabilities.

Representative HET equipment shown. Morocco's new MN573 trailers will bring enhanced capabilities to Morocco’s Ministry of National Defense. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

The first tranche of HET A1 tractors has been delivered and are now operational, enabling Moroccan forces to fully integrate the platform into operational logistics. This additional order continues the Royal Armed Forces’ broader mobility modernization effort, strengthening their ability to reposition combat power, sustain armored formations, and support cross-theater movement of critical assets.

“Working alongside Optimum Vehicle Logistics, our exclusive distributor in the Kingdom of Morocco, Oshkosh Defense is advancing Morocco’s modernization objectives through the delivery of heavy tactical wheeled vehicles,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “This additional order reflects the growing demand for our mission-ready, performance-proven mobility solutions designed to meet evolving requirements quickly and effectively.”

The Oshkosh HET A1 is engineered to transport the heaviest armored platforms, including main battle tanks, recovery vehicles, and self-propelled artillery. The MN573 trailer developed by Broshuis represents a next-generation heavy transport solution for international customers. When paired together, the HET A1 tractor and MN573 trailer system provide a robust, efficient solution for armored force sustainment, recovery, and rapid force movement.

About Broshuis B.V.

Broshuis is a 100% family owned, Dutch company and one of the largest specialty trailer manufacturers in Europe. Founded in 1885, Broshuis B.V. is known in the market for its strong focus on innovation, quality and safety. They introduced the market changing multi extendible trailers (up to 227 feet), independent and power steered HD suspensions and the refined PL2 pendular axle system which is fitted to the HET trailer. Broshuis B.V. experience and project management, led to numerous contracts for supplying specialty trailers to various militaries in the last decades.

Broshuis BV also provides unique solutions for special transport, since having the right equipment is a critical driver for success. Broshuis BV supplies high quality low loaders, semi-low loaders, flat semi-trailers and container trailers to provide long lasting transport solutions, for various purposes. They provide transport equipment used in agriculture, construction, infrastructure, wind energy and container transport all produced on their 140,000 m² production site.

Broshuis BV is driven by innovation. They implement innovative solutions by combining experience from the market with their experience and technical know-how which enables Broshuis BV to give the optimum solution to all of its broad customer base from individual operators needs all the way to large multinational customers knowing that they have the ideal product to meet their unique transport solution. For more information, please visit www.broshuis.com.

About Optimum Vehicle Logistics

Based in Milwaukee, WI, Optimum Vehicle Logistics (OVL) is an authorized distributor of U.S.-manufactured wheeled and tracked vehicles, logistics support equipment as well as spare parts for armed forces worldwide. With over a decade of trusted partnership with Oshkosh Defense, OVL is well-positioned to deliver high-value service to its customers.

Learn more about Optimum Vehicle Logistics at www.optimumvl.com.

About Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE: OSK], delivers adaptable, connected, and survivable systems critical to the modernization and readiness of the U.S. and its allied forces. As a trusted mobility integrator, Oshkosh brings advanced vehicles, intelligent systems, and mission-critical technologies together into unified solutions built for evolving operational demands. Combining defense expertise with commercial scale, Oshkosh accelerates innovation from development through deployment. And because the mission does not end at fielding, Oshkosh provides global sustainment, lifecycle support, and aftermarket solutions that keep fleets ready while advancing the future of defense mobility.

Learn more at OshkoshDefense.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 19,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG^®, Pierce^®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh^® S-Series™, McNeilus^®, IMT^®, Jerr-Dan^®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh^® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh^® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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Alexandra Hittle, Sr. Director – Global Marketing & Communications
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Source: Oshkosh Defense LLC