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Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp., has received a delivery order from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command to supply more than 40 next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks to the United Arab Emirates.

The delivery order, valued at $11.9 million, is part of the UAE’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile systems purchase approved by the U.S. Congress. The HEMTT variants included in this contract are the Patriot tractor, wrecker and guided missile transporter. The vehicles will be built and delivered from July through September 2011. The order was issued under the Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles III contract.

“Our HEMTT A4 variants included in this order will provide transportation, resupply and recovery support for the PAC-3 missile systems,” said Andy Hove, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Defense. “Oshkosh Defense’s high-performance vehicles meet the durability, mobility and payload-capacity needs of militaries worldwide and thrive in the most demanding environments.”

The HEMTT A4’s advanced suspension, more powerful engine, air-conditioned cab and anti-lock brakes, in addition to the vehicle’s 13-ton payload capacity and off-road capabilities, will provide support to the UAE armed forces. Oshkosh Defense’s UAE-based facilities will supply regional aftermarket support services.