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Moog Inc. Launches Vengeance Counter-UAS Capability for Defense and Precision Strike Missions

Moog Inc. Launches Vengeance Counter-UAS Capability for Defense and Precision Strike Missions

Moog Inc. has announced the launch of its new Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) capability, named Vengeance. This system is designed to counter Group 1-3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and other low-altitude aerial targets. Vengeance is built around Moog’s Flexible Mission Platform (FMPTM) and an advanced fire control system. A key feature of Vengeance is its modularity, making it adaptable and weapon-agnostic, meaning it can integrate with various weapon systems. It is also Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)-agnostic, allowing for broader operational use across different military specializations. The system is intended for both C-UAS operations and precision strike missions, offering a versatile solution for modern aerial threats. This development comes amidst a growing trend in layered defense approaches against diverse drone threats, with increasing worldwide purchases of systems incorporating radar, sensors, kinetic interceptors, jamming systems, and directed energy weapons.
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Japan Plans Development of Underwater-Launched Hypersonic Missile

Japan Plans Development of Underwater-Launched Hypersonic Missile

Japan has announced its intention to develop an underwater-launched hypersonic guided missile, a move that could significantly enhance the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF) sea-based strike capabilities. This development was revealed in the Japan Ministry of Defense's (MoD) FY2027 budget request overview document, released on August 31. The plan involves creating a derivative of its Type 25 Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (25HGP) that can be deployed from an underwater platform. While no specific budget figure for this particular project was disclosed, it falls under a special funding request category. This initiative is part of Japan's broader hypersonic guided missile (HGM) effort, which aims to equip the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) with long-range stand-off weapons capable of exceeding Mach 5. The MoD has allocated JPY14.2 billion (USD89 million) for continued HGM development and JPY167.3 billion for the acquisition of hypersonic missiles and associated ground equipment. The ministry em...
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US Army Awards AeroVironment $464.8 Million Contract for Laser Weapons After Border Deployment

US Army Awards AeroVironment $464.8 Million Contract for Laser Weapons After Border Deployment

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract for its Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, marking what the company claims is the first production order for directed energy weapons in American history. This contract follows the recent deployment of similar laser technology by a task force under US Northern Command, which successfully used a high-energy laser to bring down three drones near the Mexican border in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, in late August. The systems used at the border were 20-kilowatt prototypes from the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser program, while the new production contract is for 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 systems. These systems are designed to counter small to medium unmanned aircraft (Group 1 to 3 drones) and will be integrated onto Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, with potential for Infantry Squad Vehicles. AeroVironment will also provide support and training.
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T3 Defense Subsidiary Tiltan to Exhibit at MSPO 2026, Expanding into NATO Defense Markets

T3 Defense Subsidiary Tiltan to Exhibit at MSPO 2026, Expanding into NATO Defense Markets

T3 Defense Subsidiary Tiltan to Exhibit at MSPO 2026, Expanding into NATO Defense Markets
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USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has streamed into Pattaya, Thailand, as part of the port call after the ship's lengthy deployment to the Middle East
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Taiwan Modernizes Military with Unmanned Systems Amidst U.S. Semiconductor Trade Investigations with China

Taiwan Modernizes Military with Unmanned Systems Amidst U.S. Semiconductor Trade Investigations with China

Taiwan is actively modernizing its military by integrating unmanned systems and precision artillery, drawing critical lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to bolster its defense capabilities against a potential invasion by the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This strategic shift aims to enhance Taiwan's ability to deter and respond to military threats. Concurrently, the United States is intensifying its enforcement of export controls against China, specifically investigating companies involved in illicit semiconductor trade. This highlights the persistent technological and economic competition between the two global powers. China, for its part, continues to exert significant military and 'grey-zone' pressure on Taiwan through aerial incursions and maritime patrols. Internally, China is also conducting purges within the PLA, reportedly to consolidate President Xi Jinping's power and ensure loyalty. These developments underscore a complex and evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific region, wi...
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Raytheon Completes $50 Million Expansion of Mississippi Facility for Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems

Raytheon Completes $50 Million Expansion of Mississippi Facility for Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems

Raytheon Completes $50 Million Expansion of Mississippi Facility for Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems
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Thailand's Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit following its Middle East deployment

Thailand's Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit following its Middle East deployment

Thailand's coastal city of Pattaya is preparing for a visit by the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the aircraft carrier makes its way back to the U.S. following a grueling deployment in the Middle East
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Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Investment in Indiana Engine Manufacturing Campus, Bolstering U.S. Defense Production

Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Investment in Indiana Engine Manufacturing Campus, Bolstering U.S. Defense Production

Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Investment in Indiana Engine Manufacturing Campus, Bolstering U.S. Defense Production