On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the American company Oshkosh Defense (part of the Oshkosh corporation) announced that its subsidiary Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. had signed a contract worth approximately 25–30 million USD with the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT, Commando Materieel en IT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for additional JLTV/L-ATV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle / Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle) multirole armored vehicles, locally configured as DXPV Kaaiman (Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles).
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The size of the order was not disclosed – however, in June 2025 the Netherlands ordered 150 vehicles adapted to meet the requirements of the Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility – Patrol Vehicle (FLATM-PV) program, enabling the integration of new technologies and mission systems. JLTV vehicles for the DXPV program have been under negotiation since 2023.
“Our ongoing collaboration with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence reflects our shared commitment to modernization and mission success,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “The sustained trust of our European allies reinforces our role as the mobility partner of choice, delivering integrated solutions that enhance readiness and equip Soldiers for today’s evolving battlefield.”
As part of the order, Oshkosh Defense will also deliver two DXPV training systems to support the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in preparing to introduce the vehicles into service. The DXPV training systems will allow Dutch Marines of the Korps Mariniers to begin training immediately, enabling a smooth transition and sustained operational capability.
In addition to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, JLTV vehicles produced by Oshkosh Defense (alongside the upgraded JLTV A2 produced by AM General) have been selected by the United States (which announced a reduction in orders last year), as well as Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania, Belgium, Lithuania, and Brazil. In recent months, Mongolia, Uruguay, Israel, and Canada have also joined this group. Potential future users may include the United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, and Poland (which has expressed interest in acquiring 26 armored vehicles in the M1279A1 transport variant, though this has not yet been confirmed). Australia and Japan have also considered procurement.
In recent years, the Korps Mariniers has received 46 light DMV AnacondA 4×4 vehicles and part of an order for 1,275 Iveco LMV 2 (Light Multirole Vehicle) units in five variants (also for the Royal Netherlands Army). In addition, the formation operates tracked BvS 10 Viking vehicles (originally 73 units, with 28–36 transferred to Ukraine) and will introduce 120 mm Mjölner mortars mounted on the CV90 chassis (15 units). Light vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI and Land Rover Defender are being phased out.
The Netherlands continues to invest in modernization with a $25–30M order for additional Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV).
Built with an open systems architecture, DXPV is designed to integrate future technologies.
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