Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract with the US Army to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles.
The FMTV A2 LVAD Cargo variant provides logistics support for Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs), helping them stay supplied, mobile, and operational during missions.
The contract includes Arctic Kits, which equip the vehicles for operations in extreme cold and remote environments, aligning with the army’s focus on Arctic readiness.
“The FMTV A2 LVAD closes a known gap in mobility for airborne forces,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense.
“It enables accelerated logistics and maneuver support where traditional resupply isn’t possible, extending the reach and effectiveness of forces at the tactical edge.”
FMTV A2 Platforms
Oshkosh’s FMTV A2 LVAD is designed for rapid airdrop of equipment and supplies into contested areas, reducing reliance on fixed infrastructure.
The FMTV A2 4×4 variant began testing in mid-2024 and completed three successful airdrops at the US Army Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona in early 2025.
Its configurations include the 2.5-ton Cargo Van and the 3-ton Cargo.
The 2.5-ton Cargo Van has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds (2,267 kilograms) and a cargo area of 90 square feet (8.3 square meters).
The 3-ton Cargo 4×4 variant has a higher payload than the 2.5-ton version, with a capacity of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kilograms).
It can reach a maximum speed of 62 miles (99 kilometers) per hour and has a cargo volume of 145.8 cubic feet (4.1 cubic meters).
The FMTV A2 6×6, which includes several variants, completed airdrop testing in 2024.
It can carry up to 8 tons in its cargo bed, which has a volume of 164.7 cubic feet (4.7 cubic meters).
The 8-ton Cargo variant features a payload of 16,000 pounds (7,257 kilograms) and a maximum speed of 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour.
