Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, has been awarded two delivery orders from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) valued at $92m for the production of the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) Block 2.
The ROGUE-Fires system, developed on the Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) platform, will be used to support expeditionary fires missions and distributed operations, the company said in a statement issued on 2 June.
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According to Oshkosh Defense, the JLTV platform brings together advanced autonomous technology with the protection, mobility, speed, and off-road performance required by Marines in challenging environments.
ROGUE-Fires, which became the first semi-autonomous ground system fielded by the US military after Oshkosh Defense received the initial contract in 2022, is the only in-production and fielded system of its type for both offensive and defensive fires.
The Block 2 version of the platform incorporates Forterra’s autonomous technology and expanded weapon system integration, aiming to support Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) as well as distributed long-range precision fires.
Forterra’s AutoDrive autonomous driving system has been integrated into the Oshkosh Family of Carriers since the original award in 2022.
It maintains autonomous manoeuvre capability for ground vehicles, including operation in GPS-denied and contested environments.
Deliveries of the ROGUE-Fires Block 2 vehicles under the new orders are expected to continue through 2031.
Oshkosh Defense chief programs officer Pat Williams said: “With new technology integration and expanded weapon system flexibility, ROGUE-Fires Block 2 demonstrates Oshkosh’s ability to integrate advanced technologies onto proven tactical vehicles.
“As the Marine Corps continues to modernise its force structure and operational capabilities, Oshkosh remains focused on delivering advanced ground mobility solutions that support mission success.”
The ROGUE-Fires system has been developed using a Modular Open System Approach, which enables integration with the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM) and allows weapon payloads to be switched quickly to suit different missions.
According to Oshkosh Defense, this modular design gives Marines increased flexibility to adapt to a range of expeditionary fires operations.
In January, Oshkosh Defense was also awarded a contract by the US Army to provide 97 more Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) cargo trucks, available in both 6×6 and 4×4 versions.
