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Oshkosh Defense Delves Into Next-Generation Vehicle Technologies

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt Oshkosh Corp. [OSK] will research next generation diesel-electric and hybrid-electric drive technologies to improve fuel efficiency and on- board power capability, officials said. "We have ongoing programs on technology development and these particular R&D contracts are an extension of that," Chris Yakes, director of Advanced Products at Oshkosh Defense, told Defense Daily. The company recently received two contracts from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for the work. Additionally, Marine Corps Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]