Weapon Stores Management

The Third Generation Weapon Stores Management System (SMS) is a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) compliant COTS weapons control system that seamlessly integrates with aircraft sensors and mission management systems to provide the crew with a superior fire-control solution.

From guns and rockets to advanced weapon systems, Moog’s modular digital SMS has you covered.

This proven, lightweight rugged system is an affordable solution to weapon stores management on air, land and sea platforms. The SMS leverages Moog’s extensive experience in systems integration, internal software development, weapons technology, and fire control solutions. SMS software is approved as non safety-critical DO-178C DAL E. The flexible modular design of the SMS enables rapid integration and future upgrades to the sensors, avionics and weapons ensuring the SMS’s value for future mission requirements and weapons expansion.

Key Features

Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) compliant
Lightweight – half the weight of comparable systems
Compact and flexible modular design for optimized installation
Proven, rugged and affordable
High performance with latest technology available
Third party user interface for rapid custom integrations with smart displays, moving map and mission management software suppliers
Lightweight Dual Rail Launcher (DRL) with Hellfire Interface Unit (HIU)
SMS software approved as non safety-critical DO-178C DAL E
Qualified to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461G
Compliant to MIL-STD-704F
MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, analog and digital I/O, Ethernet, RS232/RS422, and Serial interfaces available

Weapon Stores Management System Overview

Lockheed Martin Ground Weapons Test

Weapon Stores Management System Launch

Weapon Stores Management System Overview

Lockheed Martin Ground Weapons Test

Weapon Stores Management System Launch

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Moog Inc. to Support L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team on USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Program

EAST AURORA, N.Y. – Oct 18, 2022 – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today that L3Harris Technologies has selected Moog’s Space and Defense segment to provide its weapon Stores Management System (SMS) in support of the U.S. 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 program 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.

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