Moog has unveiled its latest innovation in turreted weapon systems: the Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP). Purpose-built for lighter combat vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle, LW RIwP delivers modular, high-capacity firepower in a compact form factor that can be airlifted or sling-loaded for rapid deployment. The system integrates a 30mm cannon and can host multiple missile effectors, enabling smaller formations to field heavy offensive and defensive capabilities without sacrificing mobility.
Engineered for the US Army’s M-SHORAD Increment 4 program, LW RIwP is designed to counter threats from drones and low-flying aerial systems. It builds on the proven legacy of the Standard RIwP turret, already operational within Army M-SHORAD units, and shares its software architecture, training processes, and sustainment network for streamlined integration and reduced lifecycle costs. The new turret further boosts onboard ammunition capacity and employs advanced fire control systems, extending its engagement duration and maximizing targeting accuracy.
A hallmark feature of LW RIwP is its modularity—the platform can be quickly adapted with different sensors or weapon packages, enabling fast response to shifting mission demands. Moog’s RIwP technology has been thoroughly field-tested through initiatives including SGT Stout and the Mobile Low, Slow, Small UAS Integrated Defense System, confirming its effectiveness against emerging threats.
The launch of LW RIwP aligns with the Army’s broader strategy to modernize short-range air defense. As part of a layered network, future Increment 4 systems are set to equip lighter, faster vehicles to engage both aerial and ground threats, joining legacy solutions from Leonardo DRS, General Dynamics, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin for a unified, next-generation defense architecture.
