Dutch order for up to 1,570 trucks highlights surging demand
Delivery of vehicles for the Dutch will occur between 2027 and 2029. (Image: IDV)
The past 12 months has seen billions-of-dollars in logistics, support and supply trucks ordered and delivered. The deals range from a US Army US$1.5 billion contract with Oshkosh, Italy for US$784 million from IDV and Canada’s US$1.8 billion order for Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks to a German order worth US$3.5 billion with Rheinmetall.
The Dutch Ministry of Defence’s Materiel and IT Command (Commando Materieel en IT - COMMIT) has placed an order with Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) for 785 military logistics trucks. The contract includes integrated logistic support for a minimum period of 15 years and an option for another 785 trucks.
Under the terms of the supply contract, IDV will deliver 8×8 and 6×4 military trucks in three versions: semitrailer tractor, recovery, and hook-lift, either with protected or unprotected cabs. Delivery will occur between 2027 and 2029.
The value the contract was not disclosed but in December last year IDV signed
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