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Navistar Defense Expands Military Vehicle Portfolio With New Transport Application
Contract for $11 Million to Provide Heavy Equipment Transporter and Trailer Combination to Iraqi Ministry of Defense
Heavy Equipment Transporters to be produced in 2009 will be similar to the International® PayStar® shown above.


WARRENVILLE, Ill. (July 31, 2008) Navistar Defense, LLC has expanded its military vehicle portfolio with a new application based on its International® 5000 Series platform. The U.S. Army awarded Navistar Defense an $11 million contract to provide the heavy equipment transporter and trailer combination and spare parts to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense.

The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command contracted Navistar Defense to answer a specific request for a vehicle to transport the Iraqi Military’s heavy equipment, which includes Russian T-72 tanks. Approximately 40 tractor and trailer combination vehicles will be produced and delivered in fiscal year 2009. Leveraging Navistar’s recently announced strategic-alliance relationship with Caterpillar, these vehicles will include proven Caterpillar C-15 engines.

“Navistar’s strong performance in rapidly providing quality vehicles and reliable service to defend against evolving threats has positioned us as a leader in the defense industry,” said Bob Walsh, vice president, Navistar Defense. “We will continue to leverage our design and manufacturing expertise and explore new vehicle applications to help meet the mission needs of the U.S. military and its allies.”

Navistar will supply all required spare parts necessary to support several years of scheduled maintenance. Previously known as International Military and Government, LLC, Navistar Defense is an affiliate of Navistar International Corporation.

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce™ brand diesel engines, IC brand school and commercial buses, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine parts and service. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.

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