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Oshkosh Defense To Collaborate With Army On Weapon System Tech For Potential OMFV Use

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, April 11th, 2022

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Oshkosh Defense To Collaborate With Army On Weapon System Tech For Potential OMFV Use

Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System. Photo: Oshkosh Defense.

Oshkosh Defense [OSK] said Monday it will collaborate with the Army on research and development efforts into “innovative armament technologies,” to include weapon system capabilities that could be transitioned into programs such as Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). Under the new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center, Oshkosh Defense said it will leverage its 30mm turret solution for the Army’s Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) program in support of…

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