Oshkosh Defense receives follow-on order from Morocco for HET A1 tractors and trailers
OSHKOSH, WI — 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.
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.
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Oshkosh Defense received a follow-on order from Optimum Vehicle Logistics for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, including 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 50 MN573 trailers. This order enhances Morocco's heavy equipment transport capabilities, with the first tranche already operational. The procurement is part of a broader effort to modernize military logistics and improve the mobility of armored forces in Morocco.
- Oshkosh Defense received a second order from Morocco for heavy equipment transport vehicles.
- The order includes 50 HET A1 tractors and 50 MN573 trailers.
- The first tranche of tractors has already been delivered and is operational.
- This order supports Morocco's modernization of military logistics capabilities.
- The equipment is designed for transporting heavy armored platforms.