Moog Inc. announced that L3Harris Technologies has selected Moog’s Space and Defense segment to provide its weapon Stores Management System (SMS) in support of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Armed Overwatch Program. L3Harris’ USSOCOM award includes an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a cost ceiling of $3 billion. The programme calls for delivery of up to 75 manned, fixed-wing aircraft. Moog’s combat proven, modular, lightweight, and affordable SMS solution will be integrated on each aircraft to provide superior fire-control and mission set capabilities. The SMS equipment will be manufactured by Moog’s Integrated Defense Systems business in Orlando, Florida. Production of new, fully modified Armed Overwatch mission-configured Air Tractor Sky Warden aircraft will begin in 2023 at L3Harris’ Tulsa, Oklahoma modification centre.
“Moog’s modern and flexible stores management system seamlessly integrates with our mission management system for mission agility and flexibility. Our teams are prepared to deliver enhanced overwatch capabilities through mutual collaboration and rapid integration of new weapons systems,” said Luke Savoie, President, ISR, L3Harris.
“We are honoured to have been part of the L3Harris team’s pursuit, resulting in this award after many months of intense competition,” said Jim Riedel, Group Vice President, Moog Inc. “This is a testament to the Sky Warden teams’ commitment to the warfighter and the demonstrated ability to deliver a quality, well-engineered, integrated multi-mission platform. Agility, innovation, and collaboration with teammates have been key to providing this robust solution. Moog is committed to reliably delivering our SMS products in support of our US Special Operations Forces.”
The flexible design of the SMS enables rapid integration and future upgrades to the sensors, avionics, and weapons ensuring value for future mission requirements in response to rapidly evolving threats. The Moog weapon SMS Armed Overwatch solution set entails the following:
Enhanced Stores Management Computer (E-SMC)
Stores Interface Unit (SIU)
Remote Power Unit (RPU-6)
Dual Rail Launcher (DRL) for HELLFIRE Missile
