Oshkosh Defense Partners with Michigan Technological University’s APS LABS to Advance Mobile Energy Generation Capability

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2026--

Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, today announced a partnership with Michigan Technological University’s Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APS LABS) to support the technology transition of a Vehicle Integrated Power Kit (VIPK).

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The VIPK is designed to deliver mobile, on-platform energy to support critical battlefield operations, including a wide range of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), directed energy weapon systems, missile defense systems, post operations, and field hospitals. The kit can generate up to 120kW of power at 600 volts of direct current and is compliant with the Tactical Microgrid Standard (TMS), enabling interoperability with other power systems in the field. By providing reliable power in austere environments, the system enhances operational flexibility and reduces reliance on external power sources.

The collaboration brings together APS LABS’ advanced research and development capabilities and integration expertise with Oshkosh Defense’s production expertise to transition the VIPK prototype toward scalable application. As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 (FMTV A2), Oshkosh Defense is supporting commercialization and technology transfer from a prototype to a production ready kit, utilizing our expertise in manufacturability and production with a focus on performance, compatibility, and mission readiness.

"We’re excited to partner with Oshkosh Defense on the VIPK program, combining APS LABS’ agile research and development with Oshkosh’s production capabilities to transition next-generation capabilities for the warfighter," said Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Tech’s Richard & Elizabeth Henes Professor in Energy Systems, who is leading the project. “By deepening our partnership with Oshkosh Defense, a world-class defense leader, we are bridging the gap between academic innovation and scalable, mission-critical solutions.”

“This partnership reflects a focused approach to strengthening the FMTV A2 through incremental capability enhancements that directly support mission demands,” said Jeff Heggemeier, Vice President and General Manager, Oshkosh Defense. “As the original equipment manufacturer, we are enabling the integration of emerging power solutions in a way that aligns with the platform’s design and performance, allowing soldiers to operate critical systems with greater flexibility and reliability in complex environments.”

Through this effort, Oshkosh Defense and Michigan Tech are advancing technologies that enhance vehicle capability and support the evolving needs of the U.S. Army. The collaboration reflects a shared focus on delivering practical, high-performance solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing platforms. Next, the team will complete and validate two prototypes for government assessment and soldier evaluation. As those prototypes move to a test site, APS LABS will begin building two additional prototypes for continued testing and technology demonstrations while the team finalizes the Technical Data Package and further optimizes the design for manufacturability.

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 design, develop and deliver purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services that help everyday heroes build, serve and protect communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 19,000 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.

About Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University is an R1 public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, forestry, business, health professions, robotics, psychology, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. The rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure.

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Representatives from Oshkosh Defense and Michigan Tech University stand in front of the FMTV A2 featuring the Vehicle Integrated Power Kit (VIPK) at AUSA.

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A former Ukrainian army officer goes on trial in Germany on Wednesday over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany four years ago in what is considered one of Europe's biggest acts of sabotage since World War II.

The suspect faces charges of causing an explosion, damaging property, disrupting public service and being an “accomplice to war crimes” by attacking civilian infrastructure, according to prosecutors.

According to German privacy rules, the suspect will be identified in court only as Serhii K., although he was publicly named as Serhii Kuznietsov in extradition proceedings in Italy.

While international observers initially blamed Moscow, investigators have increasingly examined suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.

The trial of the suspect, who is believed to be the alleged ringleader of the attack, is being held under strict security measures at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court in Hamburg.

According to the charges, the defendant was allegedly involved in causing the Sept. 26, 2022, explosions that damaged pipelines built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea.

At the time, European countries were moving to wean themselves off Russian energy sources, following the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries and prevent Russia from using the revenues to finance its military operations.

The defendant and others allegedly used a yacht that departed from the German port of Rostock. It had been rented from a German company using forged IDs and with the help of intermediaries.

The explosions ruptured the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which was Russia’s main natural gas supply route to Germany until Moscow cut off supplies in August 2022. They also damaged Nord Stream 2, which never entered service because Germany suspended its certification process shortly before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The suspect allegedly organized and carried out the detonation of at least four bombs between 14 and 27 kilograms (around 31 to 62 pounds) at a depth of 70 to 80 meters (230 feet to 263 feet) near the Danish island of Bornholm.

He was detained in 2025 in an Italian village, where officers raided a bungalow where he was staying with his family. Police said he surrendered without resistance. He was extradited to Germany in November.

A second suspect was arrested on a European warrant in the northern Croatian town of Pula in August. He has applied for asylum in Croatia to fight his extradition to Germany.

The pipelines were long a target of criticism by the U.S. and some of its allies, which warned that they increased dependence on Russian gas.

Russia has claimed that U.S. and British intelligence agencies were involved in staging the explosions and has also accused NATO of involvement in the attack, while several Western countries initially blamed Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied allegations that his country was involved in the pipeline blasts.

The German government has so far refrained from comment on the upcoming trial, pointing out that no verdict has yet been reached and the case is in the hands of the independent judiciary.

So far, 16 court dates have been scheduled through Dec. 17. Additional dates are also planned for January and February 2027. It is not yet known when the verdict will be announced.

Ukraine supporters gather at the entrance to the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court before the trial of Serhij K., a former Ukrainian army officer, in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Markus Scholz/dpa via AP)

Ukraine supporters gather at the entrance to the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court ahead of the trial of Serhij K., a former Ukrainian army officer, in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Markus Scholz/dpa via AP)

Journalists wait at the entrance to the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court before the trial of Serhij K., a former Ukrainian army officer, in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Markus Scholz/dpa via AP)

FILE - In this picture provided by Swedish Coast Guard a leak from Nord Stream 2 is seen on Sept. 28, 2022. (Swedish Coast Guard via AP, File)

FILE - A suspect detained in Italy for the Nordstream pipelines bombing is lead from an helicopter to a motorcade to a court in Karlsruhe, Germany, Nov. 27, 2025. (Uli Deck/dpa via AP, File)