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University and Oshkosh Defense Partner on $16.9M Military Power System Contract

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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Michigan Technological University’s Advanced Power Systems Research Center secured an 18-month extension to a federal contract from the U.S. Army. The project, which involves developing a high-capacity mobile electrical power system for tactical military vehicles, now has a total value of $16.9 million. To transition the technology from the lab to production, the university is partnering with Oshkosh Defense.

From mininggazette.com

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The collaboration brings the university’s advanced research capabilities together with Oshkosh Defense’s production systems. Oshkosh Defense is a major domestic military supplier that manufactures the bulk of the U.S. military’s active tactical truck fleet and is the original equipment manufacturer for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV A2) platform.

From mininggazette.com

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  • HoughtonCounty seat of Houghton County, Michigan, United States
  • Houghton CountyCounty in Michigan, United States
  • Eric WaaraSwedish basketball player who serves as the Houghton City Manager
  • John DonnellyPolice Chief within the municipality of Houghton
  • Dee StadiumHistoric site in Houghton that is currently undergoing repairs

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