Oshkosh Defense, and Oshkosh Corporation Company, has received an order from the US Army to carry out recapitalization work on some of its tactical trucks, the Department of Defense stated in a press release.

“Oshkosh Defense was awarded a $24. 4 million contract for recapitalized Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks, Palletized Load System and ten self-recovery winches,” the release noted on Tuesday.

Work on the contract will be performed in Oshkosh, in the US state of Wisconsin with an estimated completion date of August 31, 2018, the Defense Department said.

Meanwhile, Oshkosh Defense was recognized last week at the 23rd Annual Corporate Safety Awards Conference by the Wisconsin Council of Safety in Wisconsin Dells, Wiscosin.

The Corporate Safety Award is given to those that exhibit exemplary safety records and excellence in safety and health. Oshkosh was recognized with this award for two separate manufacturing facilities located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards are co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Safety Council and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles to support its customers’ missions.

In addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax™ unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical edge as they fulfill their missions.

Every Oshkosh vehicle is backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and performance.

Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company.