Oshkosh Defense Partners with Michigan Technological University’s APS LABS to Advance Mobile Energy Generation Capability
Business Wire•14/10/2026•05:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Oshkosh Defense partners with Michigan Tech to advance VIPK commercialization.
- ➤VIPK generates up to 120kW at 600 volts DC for battlefield systems.
- ➤VIPK complies with Tactical Microgrid Standard, enabling field power interoperability.
- ➤Two prototypes will undergo government assessment and soldier evaluation next.
- ➤Two additional prototypes will support continued testing and technology demonstrations.
Expert Statements
Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Tech’s Richard & Elizabeth Henes Professor in Energy Systems
“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”
Jeff Heggemeier, Vice President and General Manager, Oshkosh Defense
“This partnership reflects a focused approach to strengthening the FMTV A2 through incremental capability enhancements that directly support mission demands”
Oshkosh Defense Partners with Michigan Technological University’s APS LABS to Advance Mobile Energy Generation Capability
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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