Oshkosh adapts JLTV for Dutch military patrol vehicle

Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense has begun production of the first prototype of the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle, or DXPV. According to the company, the new vehicle, also called the “Kaaiman,” was derived from the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle , or JLTV, and adapted for the Netherlands Ministry of Defence . At the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, Pat Williams, the company’s chief program officer, described the “production” as “an important step in delivering next-generation capability to the Netherlands.” Compared to a standard JLTV, the DXPV has been enhanced for mobility,…