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United States Air Force Orders 34 Striker® 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles from Oshkosh Airport Products

Posted by Oshkosh Airport Products on Sep 17, 2026, 8:30:15 AM

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New orders reinforce long-standing partnership and support emergency response capabilities across U.S. Air Force installations.

NEENAH, WIS. (Sept. 17, 2026) — Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, has received an order from the United States Air Force for 34 Striker® 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Initial deliveries for the order, which supports continued modernization of the Air Force's emergency response fleet, will take place in late fall 2026.

FOAP_USAF_2026_InsetThe Striker ARFF vehicles will provide advanced firefighting capabilities for military airfields, helping protect personnel, aircraft and critical infrastructure while supporting mission readiness across Air Force installations worldwide.

Each 6x6 vehicle will be equipped with a 3,000-gallon (11,356-liter) water tank, a 420-gallon (1,590-liter) F3 foam tank and a 500-pound (227-kilogram) dry chemical system, providing substantial firefighting capacity for a wide range of emergency scenarios.

Other key features include:

  • All-wheel drive for traction and mobility
  • TAK-4® Independent Suspension for stability and control
  • 2,000 gpm (7,570 lpm) water pumps
  • Roof turrets with up to 1250 gpm (4,732 lpm) rapid agent application
  • Bumper turrets with a 500 gpm (1,893 lpm) water and foam flow rate

"Supporting the United States Air Force is both an honor and a responsibility we take very seriously," said Andy Mathes, General Manager for Oshkosh Airport Products. "These Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicles combine proven firefighting performance, exceptional mobility and advanced technology to help Air Force firefighters respond quickly and effectively in some of the world's most demanding operating environments."

The new orders continue Oshkosh Airport Products' long-standing relationship with the U.S. military, providing purpose-built commercial ARFF solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of military operations. These vehicles help streamline Air Force procurement, improve long-term sustainment and reduce fleet complexity. The Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicle's combination of firefighting capability, off-road performance and durability helps ensure reliable emergency response across a wide range of installation types and mission profiles.

For more information on Oshkosh Airport Products and its Striker ARFF lineup, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

Topics: ARFF Sales

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and premium performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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