Military transport

Oshkosh Defense and Industry Partners Awarded Contract to Participate in U.S. Army’s OMFV Concept Design Phase

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Monday, July 26, 2021

As part of the Concept Design Phase, Oshkosh Defense will develop initial concepts supported by Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A), which will inform OMFV requirements up to a System Functional Review (SFR).

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  • As part of the Concept Design Phase, Oshkosh Defense will develop initial concepts supported by Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A), which will inform OMFV requirements up to a System Functional Review (SFR).
  • The Oshkosh Defense consortium includes Pratt Miller Defense, Hanwha Defense USA, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, QinetiQ Inc., and Plasan.
  • Each of our industry partners will contribute their own best-in-class expertise in ground combat vehicles, turrets, armor, and autonomy.
  • Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems.

DASH Systems Completes "Big Dipper" Alaska Expedition Trip to Study Higher-Precision AirDrops

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The "Big Dipper" expedition trip marked the first time a private company completed precision airdrops into remote Alaskan facilities.

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  • The "Big Dipper" expedition trip marked the first time a private company completed precision airdrops into remote Alaskan facilities.
  • DASH System's technology and hardware were designed to advance and enable precision airdrop deliveries in rural, remote, and difficult-to-reach locations without the need for landing.
  • 82 percent of communities and towns in Alaska do not have access to all-weather roads forcing food and packages to be flown into small local airfields.
  • We created DASH to rethink logistics and shipping for communities like these by bridging the sky and the ground."

Oshkosh Corporation to announce third quarter earnings July 29, 2021

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, will issue its third quarter fiscal 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, will issue its third quarter fiscal 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
  • Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs more than 14,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in peoples lives.
  • Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG, Pierce, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline, Oshkosh Airport Products, London and Pratt Miller.
  • , All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

APOLLO FUTURE MOBILITY GROUP announces its urban delivery vehicle UME was awarded the "Best of Best" in the "Commercial" category in the Automotive Brand Contest 2021 in Germany

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

A well thought-out, coherent commercial vehicle concept that is also convincing in its form with its modern, friendly product language."

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  • A well thought-out, coherent commercial vehicle concept that is also convincing in its form with its modern, friendly product language."
  • Mr. Ho King Fung, Eric, Chairman of Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited, comments, "With the UME our goal is to create a mobility tool for a shift towards green solutions.
  • Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (HKEx stock code: 860) is a leading integrated mobility technology solution provider with proprietary and disruptive mobility technologies.
  • It is determined to build a world-leading one-stop service platform for "future mobility" through the integration of global advanced mobility technologies.

OSHKOSH DEFENSE AWARDED $942.9M CONTRACT TO UPDATE WEAPON SYSTEM ON U.S. ARMY STRYKER INFANTRY CARRIER VEHICLES

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Friday, June 4, 2021

The U.S. Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) announced that it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a $942.9M contract to integrate a 30MM Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) onto the Stryker Double V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICVVA1).

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  • The U.S. Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) announced that it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a $942.9M contract to integrate a 30MM Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) onto the Stryker Double V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICVVA1).
  • Oshkosh will integrate onto the ICVVA1 chassis a 30mm weapon system based on Rafael Advanced Defense Systems proven SAMSON family of turrets.
  • The contract calls for the integration of the Oshkosh MCWS onto three Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs) as well as a full spectrum of system technical support, interim contractor logistics support, and integrated product support.
  • Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems.

ICM Mobility Group Acquires Mobile Ticketing and Payment Specialist Unwire

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Friday, June 4, 2021

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ICM Mobility Group announces the acquisition of Unwire, joining a group of companies with a portfolio of solutions deployed in over 100 cities around the world, making more efficient journeys and payments for everyone.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ICM Mobility Group announces the acquisition of Unwire, joining a group of companies with a portfolio of solutions deployed in over 100 cities around the world, making more efficient journeys and payments for everyone.
  • Unwire is an innovative Danish company founded in 2001, specializing in mobile mobility and payment solutions.
  • Located in Copenhagen, over the last two decades Unwire has implemented mobile mobility and payment solutions for transit agencies around the world, including projects in Dallas and Phoenix, in partnership with other ICM Mobility Group companies.
  • Unwire will retain its brand and independence, whilst benefiting from working closely with other ICM Mobility Group companies including Vix Technology, Kuba, Snapper and Littlepay.

Antenna Bolsters Mobility Practice With Katelyn Davis, Expands Into Detroit

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'Antenna Group, an award-winning integrated public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in cleantech, mobility, real estate, health and emerging B2B technology, has appointed automotive industry veteran Katelyn Davis as Director of Mobility.

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  • b'Antenna Group, an award-winning integrated public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in cleantech, mobility, real estate, health and emerging B2B technology, has appointed automotive industry veteran Katelyn Davis as Director of Mobility.
  • Davis will drive the firm\xe2\x80\x99s rapidly expanding mobility practice which has realized top line revenue growth of 220% in the past year.
  • She is also co-author of the forthcoming Women Driven Mobility, which chronicles female-led mobility innovations and initiatives across the country.
  • Antenna Group is a part of the GlobalCom PR Network.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210513005889/en/\n'

Cognizant to Expand Expertise in Autonomous, Connected and Electric Vehicles with Acquisition of ESG Mobility

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Acquiring ESG Mobility will expand Cognizant's automotive engineering expertise, particularly in connected vehicles.

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  • Acquiring ESG Mobility will expand Cognizant's automotive engineering expertise, particularly in connected vehicles.
  • Among the growth drivers is the European Commission's Third Mobility Package , which requires development of safe, clean, connected cars and autonomous and electric vehicles, as well as all new vehicles to be connected to the internet by 2022.
  • "Our priority is providing clients with the capabilities they need to compete as modern digital businesses, and ESG Mobility is a natural complement to our existing connected mobility offerings and global delivery model.
  • Cognizant and ESG Mobility together, upon the close of the acquisition, will provide engineering services to eight of the world's top 10 automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

Oshkosh Corporation named to IDG CIO 100 list for third consecutive year

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced that it has been named a recipient of the IDG CIO 100 Award.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced that it has been named a recipient of the IDG CIO 100 Award.
  • This is the third consecutive year that Oshkosh Corporation has received this award for information technology excellence.
  • Oshkosh Corporation is among 100 organizations honored globally with the annual CIO 100 Award.
  • Digital technology plays a key role in Oshkosh Corporations innovation and growth focus, said John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mobility Industry Veteran Colleen Haley Appointed CEO of QMC-EMI

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Ms. Haley brings diverse global experience and deep operational expertise to QMC-EMI and will lead the company through its next phase of growth in the mobility market.

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  • Ms. Haley brings diverse global experience and deep operational expertise to QMC-EMI and will lead the company through its next phase of growth in the mobility market.
  • Ms. Haley commented on the appointment, stating: I couldnt be more excited to join QMC-EMI.
  • The companys highly effective business model and talented team uniquely position it to capitalize on the rapidly evolving automotive industry and help shape the future of mobility.
  • For 30 years Ms. Haley has served in commercial and operational leadership roles in companies across automotive, industrial and off-road vehicle markets.