Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced today that it has submitted its proposal in response to the U.S. Army’s Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) for the Platform Prototype Design & Build phase of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program. The elite team of Oshkosh Defense, Pratt Miller Defense, and QinetiQ provide the most mature and established RCV solution by leveraging leading-edge technology and manufacturing excellence while incorporating valuable customer feedback into the design. Based on proposal evaluations, up to four vendors could be selected to deliver RCV platform prototypes by August 2024.
“The Oshkosh Defense RCV team is pleased to submit our proposal for Phase 1 of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program. We remain committed to being responsive to the needs and requirements of the Soldier to provide the most capable, reliable, and maintainable robotic platform. The Oshkosh RCV is an evolution of a decade of innovation, development, and testing. And it shows. Our solution is optimized to exceed the performance requirements and is ready now to meet the demanding program schedule,” said Pat Williams, chief programs officer for Oshkosh Defense.
Pratt Miller, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Defense, is a ground-breaking product development company that solves its customers’ most technical and complex challenges in the Motorsports, Defense, and Mobility industries. Pratt Miller Defense (PMD), one of the company’s three core business lines, provides complete vehicle integration, from concept to production. PMD specializes in Platform Development, Robotics, Advanced Concepts, and Technology Integration.
Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems. Oshkosh develops and applies emerging technologies that advance safety and mission success. Setting the industry standard for sustaining fleet readiness, Oshkosh ensures every solution is supported worldwide throughout its entire life cycle. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, and Pratt Miller.
