The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense an $89-million contract to produce Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 trucks, including associated kits and installations.
The contract, managed by the Army Contracting Command in Detroit, falls under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) program, which extends through August 2029.
The PLS A2 is a heavy transport vehicle designed to move equipment and supplies in combat environments. It features drive-by-wire technology to enable future autonomous operations, integrated safety systems to reduce risks for troops, and an open architecture that supports rapid integration of new technologies.
Oshkosh has been building PLS trucks since the 1990s, with each generation adapted to meet evolving battlefield demands. The A2 version is crewed by two soldiers, measures 11 meters (36 feet) in length, and can carry payloads of nearly 15,000 kilograms (33,000 pounds).
Powered by a 600-horsepower Caterpillar C15 engine paired with an Allison 4500SP six-speed automatic transmission, the vehicle is equipped with specialized suspensions, a 704-liter fuel tank, and offers a range of 483 kilometers (300 miles) with a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
