Wisconsin-based tactical mobility developer Oshkosh Defense has received a second direct order to provide military trucks for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.
Placed through local industry partner Optimum Vehicle Logistics, the follow-on package covers 50 of the company’s proprietary Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors.
It also includes 50 MN573 heavy-duty trailers built in partnership with Dutch specialty vehicle manufacturer Broshuis BV.
The procurement builds on Rabat’s initial contract in 2024 for an undisclosed number of the HET A1 tractors, supporting goals to upgrade its military’s cross-theater logistics, sustain armored formations, and reinforce overall operational readiness.
Platforms under that batch were delivered successfully to the North African country and have been fielded.
“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 HET A1 Truck
Oshkosh’s HET A1 is designed to carry and transport heavy-class tactical vehicles, including main battle tanks.
Its cab offers a seating capacity for up to six people and is built with an air conditioning system as well as modular crew protection technology.
The truck is powered by an Allison 4800SP transmission and a 700-horsepower Caterpillar C18 engine, and is fitted with two winches that could pull up to 55,000 pounds (24,948 kilograms) each.
