Moog and General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDLSUK) unveil specialist air defence Foxhound with RIwP Turret.
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Press Release, London, 10 September 2025: Moog Inc. and General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDLSUK) have teamed up to demonstrate a highly capable short-range air defence (SHORAD) variant of the British Army’s Foxhound 4×4 protected patrol vehicle. This specialist vehicle will debut at DSEI 2025, being held at Excel London from 9 Sept – 12 Sept.
The Foxhound 4×4 – an operationally-proven vehicle with over a decade of service in the British Army – will be the latest vehicle to host Moog’s Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP), an innovative modular and reconfigurable weapon system that is currently in service with the U.S. Army in both SHORAD and counter-UAS roles. Both Foxhound and RIwP are designed to be flexible, giving end users true multi-mission capabilities to suit their specific requirements.
Foxhound is an adaptable, modular design that delivers high levels of protection, reliability, and availability for personnel. RIwP also features high levels of modularity and a common base cupola that can host various effectors and sensors, with integration possible on a range of platforms for both light and heavy forces. At DSEI, the Foxhound variant will feature the British Army’s in-service HVM/LMM missiles, a 30x113mm cannon (fulfilling a ‘generalist’ CUAS role), 7.62mm machine gun, and an electro-optic sensor.
This specific integration demonstrates how light forces can leverage the significant firepower and lethality afforded by RIwP, combined with the proven capabilities of Foxhound. The RIwP-equipped Foxhound would give British Armed Forces a world-leading SHORAD and counter-UAS capability. Both technologies are mature and in service, which would accelerate the timeline for entry into service, and both would be made in Britain, assuring UK sovereignty and freedom of action.
With RIwP featuring a common base hub that can be configured for a number of critical missions, the Foxhound could also be leveraged for other key mission sets, including counter-drone operations, and anti#armour operations in a mounted close-combat overwatch (MCCO) role.
The latest collaboration between Moog and GDLSUK continues a long-standing relationship between the two companies. Several RIwP integrations have already taken place on leading General Dynamics vehicles, this includes the U.S. Army’s Stryker 8×8 (in service as SGT Stout and in a C-UAS role under the MLIDS programme), the Tracked Robot 10-ton (TRX), and the General Dynamics European Land Systems Pandur 6×6.
Richard Allen-Miles, EMEA Capture Lead, Moog, said: “We’re excited to showcase this highly-capable SHORAD vehicle at DSEI 2025 and highlight even more cutting-edge solutions with General Dynamics Land Systems. The RIwP-equipped Foxhound is one of the most advanced platforms available today for SHORAD and thanks to its reconfigurability and base hub design, can be used for other missions, including C-UAS and MCCO.”
Nick Williams, Head of Strategy and Business Development, GDLSUK, said: “The RIwP-equipped Foxhound is a powerful example of British-led innovation and industrial collaboration. By integrating Moog’s proven RIwP system onto the battle-tested Foxhound platform in just weeks at our Merthyr Tydfil facility, we’ve demonstrated how agile, sovereign capability can be rapidly delivered to meet evolving threats. But this is just the beginning. Foxhound’s modular architecture and adaptability unlock significant untapped potential—not only for SHORAD and counter-UAS missions, but also for a wide range of operational roles. This flexibility makes it ideally suited to meet the British Army’s evolving requirements and opens up exciting opportunities for export customers seeking a mature, multi-role platform that can be tailored to their specific mission needs.”
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Moog Showcase RIwP Configurations at DSEI
Moog Inc. will display several variants of its innovative Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) at DSEI 2025 in London.
Press Release, London, 08 September 2025: Moog Inc. will display several variants of its innovative Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) at DSEI 2025 from 9 Sept – 12 Sept. The turrets on display will highlight RIwP’s significant flexibility, demonstrating how a common base ‘weapons hub’ can perform multiple roles. The configurations will focus on current and future British Army requirements, illustrating how using a common weapon hub for each of these delivers a multitude of operational advantages.
In its biggest showing to date, Moog will have a dedicated RIwP booth at DSEI, where visitors will be able to view two full-sized turrets. One will be configured for the British Army’s Specialist C-UAS role, while the second turret will demonstrate RIwP in an anti-armour configuration and is equipped for the Army’s MCCO/Force Overwatch requirement. This turret will further demonstrate RIwP’s unique flexibility by also being fitted with a 30x113mm XM914 cannon, offering an additional Generalist C-UAS capability.
The Specialist C-UAS turret will feature a larger 30×173 XM813 dual-feed cannon, which made its UK debut in July, alongside a 7.62mm M240 self-defence machine gun. The MCCO / Force Overwatch configuration will make its world debut and feature four surface-launched Brimstone missiles, a 30x113mm XM914 cannon and a 7.62mm M240 self-defence machine gun.
In addition to variants on Moog’s dedicated booth, there will also be a short-range air defence (SHORAD) variant of RIwP fitted to the General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDLSUK) Foxhound. The Foxhound variant will feature the British Army’s in-service HVM/LMM missiles, a 30x113mm XM914 cannon, 7.62mm M240 machine gun, and the Thales PAAG sight.
The RIwP-equipped Foxhound demonstrates how light forces can leverage the significant firepower and lethality afforded by RIwP, combined with the proven capabilities of GDLSUK’s leading protected patrol vehicle.
Finally, a 1/3 scale model of RIwP will also be on display at the UK DSE (Defence & Security Exports) stand, demonstrating Moog’s readiness to export RIwP to allies while leveraging a UK manufacturing line and supply chain. Moog remains committed to manufacture and support RIwP at a dedicated UK facility if selected by the British Army.
While each RIwP on display at DSEI 2025 will be configured differently, Armed Forces would benefit from the deep commonality afforded by RIwP’s unique base hub design. Benefits include common training, maintenance and spares provision – not possible with other one-mission weapon systems. The reconfigurability of RIwP also allows users to spiral upgrade effectors and sensors to meet future threats as they emerge on the battlefield, giving Armed Forces a capability that can stay current and threat-relevant throughout the service lifetime of the host vehicle/platform.
Richard Allen-Miles, EMEA Capture Lead, Moog, said: “DSEI is a fantastic opportunity to see what makes RIwP so special; the flexibility to meet multiple requirements with various effectors and sensors, yet retain commonality across mission sets. We’re excited to be showcasing these game-changing capabilities to those visiting Excel London for DSEI 2025, and we are equally excited to bring this critical platform into service.”
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