New Hudson, Mich. — Dec. 02, 2024 – Following years of development and soldier evaluation, the US Army has awarded Pratt Miller Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, a multi-year production contract for the fielding of Trackless Moving Targets (TMT), a revolutionary robotics based marksmanship training technology.
Trackless Moving Targets offer a more realistic live fire marksmanship training experience than anything previously offered, revolutionizing the way live fire marksmanship training is conducted. The solution combines a highly mobile armored platform with GPS-based path following technology and a zone-based hit detection system for reactive behavior scenarios and hit scoring. Pratt Miller’s family of TMT platforms range in size from infantry to armored vehicle and can be deployed in groups or individually to maximize the training experience. Given the portable nature of the targets, installations can utilize them at multiple ranges while reducing the costs of installing a greater quantity of fixed targets across ranges.
“It has been an honor to collaborate closely with the U.S. Army on developing the Trackless Moving Target training systems,” said Jim Fontaine, Executive Director of Robotics at Pratt Miller Defense. “What began as a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort 12 years ago has evolved into a program shaped by the Army’s steadfast commitment to refining requirements in accordance with soldier feedback. This dedication has ensured the product meets their specific training needs while prioritizing safety, seamless integration with the Army’s range software, and long-term durability. The rapid improvements in training effectiveness have been met with enthusiasm and gratitude from soldiers, and it’s a privilege to contribute to their preparedness.”
Traditional training systems are limited to stationary or linear target movement at constant speeds, offering only basic 2D representations. Pratt Miller’s Trackless Moving Targets, developed over 12 years through SBIR Phase III, overcome these limitations with 360-degree engagement, variable speeds, and realistic reactive behaviors, greatly enhancing training value. All systems were designed to ensure effective soldier operation and maintainability, eliminating the need for external operations and sustainment support. This increases flexibility and reduces lifecycle costs, meeting the Army’s goals for self-sufficiency.
U.S. Army and National Guard training centers will begin receiving Trackless Moving Targets in Summer 2025.
For more information, visit www.tracklessmovingtargets.com
About Pratt Miller:
Founded in 1989, Pratt Miller, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), is a groundbreaking engineering and product development company. Our winning roots in motorsports enable us to deliver ingenious solutions to our clients’ most challenging problems — and wildest ideas. That history enables our team of highly adaptive innovators to apply speed, agility and engineering expertise to every project, swiftly transforming what’s possible in our clients’ industries — taking what they do to the next level and changing their world for the better.
About Oshkosh Corporation:
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical 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™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
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Contact:
Jim Fontaine
Product Director
Pratt Miller Defense
(248) 278-5156
