Oshkosh has reported that its technology portfolio has been recognized at CES 2026 and expanded into a new aircraft rescue and firefighting deployment in the Caribbean.
According to the company, Oshkosh Corporation received CES Innovation Awards 2026 recognition across robotics, travel and tourism and construction and industrial technology.
In a separate announcement from Oshkosh Airport Products, Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic has taken delivery of a new Striker 6×6 aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle.
The company said the airport already operates an all Oshkosh aircraft rescue and firefighting fleet, along with several Pierce mini pumpers.
Both announcements focus on vehicle performance, powertrain choices and support for emergency response at airports and in surrounding communities, according to Oshkosh.
Oshkosh said it has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation recipient in the Robotics and Travel and Tourism categories.
The company added that it was also named a CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category.
According to Oshkosh, the Best of Innovation recognition in robotics was awarded for the JLG boom lift with robotic end effector.
The company explained that the boom lift will be demonstrated at CES 2026 and integrates robotic manipulators, AI-guided control and multi-sensor perception.
Oshkosh stated that these features are intended to turn traditional boom lifts into autonomous mobile platforms that can complete work at height.
The company reported that the Travel and Tourism Best of Innovation recognition was awarded for the Oshkosh Airport Products Striker Volterra Electric Airport Rescue and Firefighting vehicle.
According to Oshkosh, the Striker Volterra electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle delivers 28% faster acceleration than a comparable diesel aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for travel from station to incident.
Oshkosh said it was named a CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category for the JLG boom lift for construction and industrial applications and the McNeilus Volterra Electric Refuse and Recycling Vehicle.
According to the company, these platforms are intended to support work at height, waste collection and recycling activities through electrification and automation.
Oshkosh stated that its development work focuses on autonomy, AI, connectivity and vehicle electrification across airport, neighborhood and job site environments.
Jay Iyengar, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer at Oshkosh, said: “Every day, our team is focused on developing innovative, practical solutions for everyday heroes who shape the future of airports, neighborhoods and job sites.”
Iyengar said: “We are proud to be recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for our newest solutions that make tough jobs easier.”
Iyengar added: “These awards show the positive impact that autonomy, AI, connectivity and electrification can have on creating a safe, intuitive and productive future through technologies that move the world forward.”
Oshkosh reported that the CES Innovation Awards program is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association and honors design and engineering in 36 technology categories.
According to the company, the 2026 awards cycle received more than 3,600 submissions, with Best of Innovation status granted to the highest scoring products in each category.
Oshkosh said an industry panel of media, designers and engineers reviewed entries for the awards.
The company stated that its CES 2026 exhibit will present autonomous and electrified vehicles, advanced robotics, AI-driven systems and connected solutions.
According to Oshkosh, these platforms are aimed at applications in mobility, construction and essential services.
The company added that it is offering pre-arranged booth tours during CES for interested stakeholders.
Oshkosh Airport Products said Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic has taken delivery of a new Oshkosh Striker 6×6 aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle.
According to the company, the delivery expands a fleet that already consists entirely of Oshkosh aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles along with several Pierce mini pumpers.
Punta Cana International Airport, located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, manages millions of international travelers per year according to the announcement.
Oshkosh Airport Products stated that the new Striker 6×6 is intended to support emergency response both across the airport and in surrounding areas.
The company reported that the acquisition is part of the airport’s objective to maintain high operational safety and emergency readiness.
Robert Colon, Associate Manager International Sales at Oshkosh Airport Products, said: “Operational safety and uninterrupted service are essential for an airport which serves as the primary gateway to the Dominican Republic’s tourism economy.”
Adolfo Elías Rodríguez Barclay, Operations Manager for Punta Cana International Airport, said: “The new Striker 6×6 ensures our team is fully prepared to respond to emergencies across the airport and surrounding areas, even under the most challenging conditions.”
Rodríguez Barclay added: “We value our longstanding relationship with Oshkosh Airport Products, and their unwavering commitment to innovation, performance and support.”
Oshkosh Airport Products stated that the Striker 6×6 for Punta Cana is equipped with TAK-4 Independent Suspension to support mobility and handling.
The company said the vehicle carries 3,000 gallons of water and 420 gallons of foam solution.
According to the announcement, the Striker 6×6 features roof and low-attack bumper turrets with discharge rates of up to 1,250 gallons per minute and a reach of 230 feet.
The company reported that the vehicle is equipped with an Oshkosh Eco-EFP foam system designed to support foam testing and delivery with an environmental focus.
Oshkosh Airport Products added that the configuration includes 550 pounds of dry chemical agent with a dual-agent hose reel for Class B fuel fires and a 10 kW generator for onboard power.
Colon said: “The Striker 6×6 was chosen for its ability to meet the unique geographic and environmental challenges of Punta Cana, including hurricanes, flooding and complex emergency response scenarios.”
Oshkosh Airport Products stated that the Striker 6×6 offers a high power-to-weight ratio, tight turning radius and onboard power for operations across airport grounds and hard-to-reach areas.
According to the company, delivery and on-site commissioning of the vehicle took place in September 2025.
Oshkosh Airport Products said its International Field Service Representatives carried out operator and maintenance training during the commissioning period.
The company added that the training covered operation of the vehicle and its systems as well as maintenance tasks for local personnel.
Airport and mass transit facility managers can use the Punta Cana Striker 6×6 deployment as an example of standardizing aircraft rescue and firefighting fleets on a single platform while adding capacity for water, foam solution and dry chemical agent.
Fire and rescue chiefs responsible for airport operations can assess how features such as TAK-4 Independent Suspension, high output turrets and dual-agent systems match their own response requirements in complex weather and terrain conditions.
Procurement officers can reference the Punta Cana project when evaluating specifications that cover acceleration, power-to-weight ratio, onboard power generation and environmental considerations around foam testing and delivery.
Emergency and disaster response managers can examine the way Oshkosh Airport Products combined vehicle delivery with on-site operator and maintenance training to support sustained readiness after commissioning.
Equipment specifiers and training officers can also note how Oshkosh integrates autonomy, AI and electrification across airport rescue and firefighting vehicles and related platforms recognized at CES 2026.
