TAMPA, FL - May 19, 2015 - At Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), Navistar Defense is showcasing its Special Operations Tactical Vehicle (SOTV). Navistar's SOTV-B (Blended) variant is on display in booth 2040. It is a low-profile, purpose-built armored vehicle designed for counter-insurgency operations.


"While it may look like a typical small truck seen throughout the Middle East and around the world, it's anything but," said Kevin Thomas, president, Navistar Defense. "The SOTV is a purpose-built vehicle designed specifically to provide the highest levels of protection and performance, while 'hiding in plain view.'"


Everything in the SOTV-from the powerful engine, to the dynamic suspension and drive train, to the armor system, to the modular electronics capability-is designed for the highest level of mission performance and protection. As a purpose-built vehicle with a robust design and components, it provides a significantly longer life cycle than an up-armored light truck.


The SOTV-B shares significant commonality with the SOTV-A, which is Navistar Defense's tactical variant for covert operations. Highly modular, the SOTV can be configured with a variety of weapons and C4ISR packages for a wide range of missions.


"The SOTV-B vehicle provides significantly greater protection and performance than traditional up-armored commercial light trucks," Thomas added. "It can be skinned to look like any truck of choice-flexible, but designed from the inside out for special operations."


About Navistar

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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