Ready to Serve: Caterpillar Defense Powers Government and Military Operations

Beginning with World War I, the Armed Forces of the United States have relied on Cat® equipment. That relationship continues today, as Caterpillar supports men and women in uniform as well as federal civilians with leading-edge solutions and global support. Our Military Services require dependable equipment to fulfill their missions, and Caterpillar offers reliable and technologically advanced products that are used to provide security, power land and marine vehicles and equipment, generate energy and supply critical aid for government agencies and military forces.

In addition to land-based vehicles and heavy machinery employed by military and government organizations, a broad range of marine engine military-modified solutions are available including propulsion and auxiliary engines, marine generator sets and diesel-powered products to help ensure the required speed and power are ready when and where they’re needed on the water. Flexible fuel options allow methanol, electric and hybrid power to be utilized to support vessel-specific needs and goals.

From harbor tugs, submarines and supplemental vessels to high-performance enforcement and combat vessels, engine and genset options provide an optimal power-to-weight ratio, fast-reaction performance, ease of maintenance and low lifecycle cost. Additionally, customized military technologies offer electromagnetic shock protection as well as minimize noise and vibration.

Global support through our Cat dealer network complements these robust technological capabilities and ensures government and military vessels experience quick parts availability and access to highly skilled technicians so ships can remain in the field and on-mission. Cat dealers also provide technical support from the design phase to the final installation, and throughout the engine's life cycle.

Significant investments in products and services for the governmental and defense sectors enable us to offer:

·         High power density for enhanced quality and reliability 

·         Tailor-engineered solutions with even lower visible emission and noise 

·         Development of strategic supplier hub meetings for long-term projects

·         24-hour service and assistance

Learn more about our reliable and rugged marine solutions for military and government applications.