Moog Tackles Evolving Drone Threats in Ukraine with Adaptable C-UAS Weapons
Moog, a leading defense contractor, is tackling the rapidly evolving threat of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in conflict zones like Ukraine. Director of Engineering Paul Stoelting emphasizes the need for adaptable and affordable counter-UAS weapons, as drone tactics evolve weekly.
The battlefield clock is ticking fast in Ukraine, with drones employing tactics such as hugging tree lines to evade radar, fast and dynamic flight paths, and swarm attacks from multiple directions. Moog is responding with a range of flexible and affordable weapon systems that can scale to meet these ever-changing threats.
Moog's C-UAS products include the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP), the Flexible Mission Platform (FMP), and the Weapon Stores Management System (SMS). The RIwP, a vehicle-agnostic, unmanned turret, can be reconfigured with various effectors depending on the mission. Moog is investing in operator-centric capability using AI and sensor fusion for advanced target tracking and targeting.
The Department of Defense is countering the drone threat with layered defense solutions across detect, track, and defeat kill chains. Moog's systems have demonstrated capabilities such as firing without radar, speeding up target engagement, and maintaining targets in difficult tracking conditions.
Moog's commitment to adaptable and affordable counter-UAS weapons is crucial in the face of evolving drone threats. While the lead developer of these new weapon systems remains unidentified, the Pentagon's urgency in demanding counter-UAS solutions from every service reflects the significance of Moog's work in this area.
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