Moog and Voltaic Marine Collaborate on Autonomous USV

August 24, 2026

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, announces the successful demonstration of a next-generation naval solution to protect critical assets. Moog, in collaboration with Voltaic Marine, has demonstrated a first-of-its kind integration of Moog’s Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP), proving its detection and tracking capabilities on Voltaic Marine’s AEU39 during the Navy’s Coastal Trident Demo.

The Moog RIwP turret is a unique, reconfigurable system ready for today’s mission-critical counter-drone needs. It is weapon, sight, and platform agnostic, and maintains full commonality with the Standard RIwP turret, while being roughly one-third of the weight. It offers the maximum firepower capacity in its class, including the integration of a 30mm cannon and multiple missile effectors. With increased onboard ammunition capacity, RIwP allows for extended engagement duration designed for modern threats. 

Complementing RIwP’s mission endurance capabilities, the Voltaic AEU39’s electric-hybrid design with solar panel integration enables the vessel to stay on station for long periods of time. This opens the door for multiple key applications, like fleet protection and littoral defense.

“The AEU39 was built for modular payload bays, abundant electric power, and proven payload integration. Unmanned threats are cheap, varied, and multiplying; the response has to be too. RIwP puts multiple defeat options on a single reconfigurable mount, so operators match the cost of the intercept to the cost of the threat,” said Richard Phamdo, CEO Voltaic Marine

Adding a reconfigurable weapons platform to a USV creates a new kind of naval solution that is cost-effective, saves time, and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. By introducing RIwP to the naval domain, maritime forces can intercept missiles, take out drones, and dive into the future of autonomous ships, all with one wireless platform.

“Our collaboration with Voltaic takes everything that made RIwP successful on land and brings those benefits to the sea,” said Jason Weiss, Moog Land and Sea Business Unit General Manager. “As unmanned threats evolve into new domains, we must continue innovating to ensure adversaries don’t take the upper hand."

Expanding RIwP’s presence beyond its original land applications emphasizes Moog’s commitment to equipping those who defend freedom across all domains. Our combat-proven systems, flexible designs, and scalable production capabilities keep defenders ready for today’s modern threats and for what’s next.

Source : Moog Inc.