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U.S. Marine Corps Expands Autonomous Fires Capability with Oshkosh Defense ROGUE-Fires Block 2 Award

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U.S. Marine Corps Expands Autonomous Fires Capability with Oshkosh Defense ROGUE-Fires Block 2 Award
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U.S. Marine Corps Expands Autonomous Fires Capability with Oshkosh Defense ROGUE-Fires Block 2 Award

2026-06-01 20:04 Last Updated At:20:31

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2026--

Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today it has received two delivery orders from the U.S. Marine Corps for the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) Block 2 Production, totaling $92M.

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Built on the battle-tested Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), ROGUE-Fires combines next-generation autonomy with the protection, mobility, speed, and off-road capability Marines rely on in austere environments. The JLTV’s proven transportability, operational interoperability and available sustainment provide a strong foundation for expeditionary fires missions and distributed operations.

Oshkosh Defense was initially awarded the ROGUE-Fires contract in 2022, and the platform has since become the first semi-autonomous ground system fielded by the U.S. military. The ROGUE-Fires offers the only in production and fielded semi-autonomous ground system for offensive and defensive fires.

The Block 2 configuration introduces Forterra’s next-generation autonomy and expanded weapon system integration to support Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and distributed long-range precision fires missions.

“As the Marine Corps continues to modernize its force structure and operational capabilities, Oshkosh remains focused on delivering advanced ground mobility solutions that support mission success,” said Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer at Oshkosh Defense. “With new technology integration and expanded weapon system flexibility, ROGUE-Fires Block 2 demonstrates Oshkosh’s ability to integrate advanced technologies onto proven tactical vehicles.”

ROGUE-Fires, built on a Modular Open System Approach, provides the architecture that now supports integration with the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM) and rapid swapping of future payload weapon systems based on mission requirements. This modular approach provides Marines with greater operational flexibility across evolving expeditionary fires missions and beyond.

Forterra’s AutoDrive autonomous driving system is built to support operations in contested and GPS-denied environments.

Vehicle deliveries under the contract are expected to continue through 2031.

About Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE: OSK], delivers adaptable, connected, and survivable systems critical to the modernization and readiness of the U.S. and its allied forces. As a trusted mobility integrator, Oshkosh brings advanced vehicles, intelligent systems, and mission-critical technologies together into unified solutions built for evolving operational demands. Combining defense expertise with commercial scale, Oshkosh accelerates innovation from development through deployment. And because the mission does not end at fielding, Oshkosh provides global sustainment, lifecycle support, and aftermarket solutions that keep fleets ready while advancing the future of defense mobility. Learn more at OshkoshDefense.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG ®, Pierce ®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh ® S-Series™, McNeilus ®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan ®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh ® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh ® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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BATAN, PHILIPPINES (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna) The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

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PARIS (AP) — Anna Kalinskaya surprised herself after defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) to reach her first French Open quarterfinal on Monday.

The Russian had not expected to get this far.

“Thinking two weeks ago that I will be here, I wouldn’t believe it,” she said. “I would probably laugh with my team.”

Perhaps setting a low bar has helped her play more freely in the opening rounds.

“I just take this clay season very easy mentally. I don’t put too much pressure to do well. I guess it helps,” the No. 22 seed said. “I didn’t have any expectations on clay for myself.”

Their contest on Court Suzanne-Lenglen stretched to almost three hours after Potapova failed to serve out the match twice in the decider and Kalinskaya overturned a 4-1 deficit in the super tiebreak.

“I'm super proud, and I can't believe it,” Kalinskaya said. “The match was so long, so I’m still processing what’s going on.”

It will be Kalinskaya's second quarterfinal at a major beside the 2024 Australian Open.

Despite pre-tournament men’s favorite Jannik Sinner losing in the second round, Italian fans will have at least one player in the quarterfinals.

Tenth-seeded Flavio Cobolli advanced to his second Grand Slam quarterfinal — and his first here — after beating American Zachary Svajda 6-2, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5).

“It’s for sure my favorite Grand Slam to play,” Cobolli said after winning on Court Philippe-Chatrier. “We have the best feeling with the surface as Italians.”

A little while after his win, Cobolli — a former youth soccer player at Italian club Roma — joined players from the Paris Saint-Germain team as they paraded the Champions League trophy on Chatrier. PSG beat Arsenal in the final on Saturday.

His next opponent will be the winner of a fourth-round match later Monday between No. 4 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and unseeded Alejandro Tabilo.

Big-serving Matteo Berrettini, the other remaining Italian, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo also later Monday.

But French hopes are over following Diane Parry's 6-3, 6-2 loss to Maja Chwalinska of Poland. There are also no more Americans in the women's draw after Madison Keys lost to Diana Shnaider 6-3, 3-6, 6-0.

Later, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, last year's runner-up, takes on Naomi Osaka in a match between four-time Grand Slam winners. It is the first women’s night match at the French Open in three years.

AP Sports Writer Samuel Petrequin contributed.

AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

Italy's Flavio Cobolli returns to Zachary Svajda of the United States during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Flavio Cobolli returns to Zachary Svajda of the United States during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Flavio Cobolli reacts after winning the fourth-round tennis match against Zachary Svajda of the United States at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Flavio Cobolli reacts after winning the fourth-round tennis match against Zachary Svajda of the United States at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Austria's Anastasia Potapova returns to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Austria's Anastasia Potapova returns to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Austria's Anastasia Potapova returns to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Austria's Anastasia Potapova returns to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Russia's Anna Kalinskaya returns to Austria's Anastasia Potapova during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Russia's Anna Kalinskaya returns to Austria's Anastasia Potapova during the fourth-round tennis match at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Russia's Anna Kalinskaya celebrates after winning the fourth-round tennis match against Austria's Anastasia Potapova at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Russia's Anna Kalinskaya celebrates after winning the fourth-round tennis match against Austria's Anastasia Potapova at the French Open in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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