Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced it has received a second Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) order from Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC (OVL) 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,” he added.
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.
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Optimum Vehicle Logistics (OVL) is an authorized distributor of U.S.-manufactured wheeled and tracked vehicles, logistics support equipment as well as spare parts for armed forces worldwide. With over a decade of trusted partnership with Oshkosh Defense, OVL is well-positioned to deliver high-value service to its customers.
Oshkosh Defense 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.
