Moog Unveils Larger Bushmaster Cannon Variant of RIwP in UK Debut

Flexible Weapon Platform Moog Unveils Larger Bushmaster Cannon Variant of RIwP in UK Debut

2025-08-15 Source: Press release 1 min Reading Time

Moog Inc. has showcased its 30x173mm Bushmaster Mk44 chain gun variant of the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) in the UK for the first time, debuting at the British Army Counter-UAS Expo on Thorney Island in July.

Moog has displayed its larger gun variant of the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) in the UK for the first time(Moog Inc.) — Moog has displayed its larger gun variant of the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) in the UK for the first time
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The new configuration demonstrates RIwP’s adaptability, allowing forces to integrate different effectors and sensors on a common base hub. Already combat-tested with the U.S. Army, the 30x173mm version offers a larger-calibre option alongside the previously displayed 30x113mm cannon, both suitable for counter-drone roles.

The blistering pace at which new threats appear demands a weapon system that can evolve at an equally rapid rate – this is ingrained in RIwP.

Richard Allen-Miles, Moog’s EMEA Capture Lead

UK Production Plans

If selected for British Army service, Moog plans to manufacture and support RIwP from a UK facility, leveraging its existing domestic footprint and expanding the British supply chain. The platform’s modular design enables shared logistics and maintenance across multiple roles, from short-range air defence to close combat overwatch, enhancing both operational flexibility and economic benefits.

Moog Acquires Cotworks to Boost Fiber Optics Capabilities

Recently Moog has acquired Cotworks Inc., a U.S.-based aerospace and defense fiber optics transceiver manufacturer, for $63 million in cash and Class A common stock, subject to standard adjustments.

Cotworks designs ruggedized fiber optic transceivers and assemblies for major aerospace and defense programs worldwide, delivering high-bandwidth speeds in compact formats for space, air, land, and sea applications. The acquisition expands Moog’s Space and Defense component portfolio and supports the development of next-generation integrated electronics, sensors, and data network solutions. These technologies aim to meet growing demand for high-bandwidth data processing in increasingly compact platforms.

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