Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. together with Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, today announced it has begun production of its first Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle (DXPV) prototype, also known as the “Kaaiman,” for the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD). This milestone demonstrates the strategic value of an active Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) production line, enabling Oshkosh Defense to rapidly translate evolving mission requirements into advanced, production-ready capabilities for U.S. and allied customers.
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The Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle (DXPV): purpose-built for evolving expeditionary and littoral mission requirements, engineered on the proven JLTV platform.
Derived from the combat-proven Oshkosh JLTV, the DXPV incorporates customer informed enhancements designed to address evolving expeditionary and littoral mission requirements. Building on an existing platform enables Oshkosh Defense to accelerate delivery while providing customers with the confidence of a mature, fielded solution.
"The start of DXPV prototype production is an important step in delivering next-generation capability to the Netherlands," said Jeff Heggemeier, Vice President & General Manager of Oshkosh Defense. "Just as importantly, it demonstrates the strength of an active production base and our ability to continuously evolve proven vehicle technologies to address the changing needs of our customers and their missions."
Purpose-Built Enhancements
Developed through close collaboration with customers, the DXPV incorporates enhancements including improved mobility, corrosion protection optimized for maritime environments, modular protection options, environmental upgrades, integrated mission systems, and suspension improvements that increase off-road performance and operational flexibility.
Produced on Oshkosh Defense's active production line, the DXPV demonstrates the company's ability to rapidly deliver customer-driven capability with a modular architecture that supports future upgrades and mission-specific configurations. The same production operations are also supporting the manufacture of JLTV-based Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) vehicles to meet an urgent customer need. Together, these efforts demonstrate Oshkosh Defense's ability to execute multiple customer priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and schedule performance.
"Production readiness matters," Heggemeier said. " Because we're building on a mature platform from an active production line, we can move from concept to prototype much faster than traditional vehicle development. That allows us to deliver capability quickly while maintaining the quality and reliability our customers expect.”
Supporting Modern Expeditionary Operations
As allied nations continue to modernize their fleets, the DXPV demonstrates how Oshkosh Defense can evolve trusted platforms like the JLTV to meet changing operational requirements while reducing development timelines and lifecycle risk. The program reflects Oshkosh Defense’s ability to transition efficiently from development to production. This approach enables customers to field new capabilities while preserving the reliability and performance of a platform already proven in service.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE: OSK], delivers adaptable, connected, and survivable systems critical to the modernization and readiness of the U.S. and its allied forces. As a trusted mobility integrator, Oshkosh brings advanced vehicles, intelligent systems, and mission-critical technologies together into unified solutions built for evolving operational demands. Combining defense expertise with commercial scale, Oshkosh accelerates innovation from development through deployment. And because the mission does not end at fielding, Oshkosh provides global sustainment, lifecycle support, and aftermarket solutions that keep fleets ready while advancing the future of defense mobility.
Learn more at OshkoshDefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we design, develop and deliver purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services that help everyday heroes build, serve and protect communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 19,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
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