Foxhound, an operationally proven platform in British Army service for more than a decade, was adapted to carry the RIwP system, which is already fielded by the U.S. Army in SHORAD and counter-UAS roles. At DSEI, the Foxhound was displayed with HVM/LMM missiles, a 30x113mm cannon, a 7.62mm machine gun, and an electro-optic sensor.
The integration demonstrated how light forces could deploy significant firepower and lethality through the combination of RIwP and Foxhound. Both technologies were already in service, enabling accelerated entry into use and ensuring UK sovereignty and freedom of action, as both systems were manufactured in Britain.
Richard Allen-Miles, EMEA Capture Lead at Moog, said: “We’re excited to showcase this highly capable SHORAD vehicle at DSEI 2025 and highlight even more cutting-edge solutions with General Dynamics Land Systems. The RIwP-equipped Foxhound is one of the most advanced platforms available today for SHORAD and thanks to its reconfigurability and base hub design, can be used for other missions, including C-UAS and MCCO.”
Nick Williams, Head of Strategy and Business Development at GDLS UK, said: “The RIwP-equipped Foxhound is a powerful example of British-led innovation and industrial collaboration. By integrating Moog’s proven RIwP system onto the battle-tested Foxhound platform in just weeks at our Merthyr Tydfil facility, we’ve demonstrated how agile, sovereign capability can be rapidly delivered to meet evolving threats. But this is just the beginning. Foxhound’s modular architecture and adaptability unlock significant untapped potential—not only for SHORAD and counter-UAS missions, but also for a wide range of operational roles. This flexibility makes it ideally suited to meet the British Army’s evolving requirements and opens up exciting opportunities for export customers seeking a mature, multi-role platform that can be tailored to their specific mission needs.”
The project was completed in a matter of weeks at Merthyr Tydfil, showcasing the ability of UK industry to integrate mature technologies quickly. Both companies stressed that Foxhound’s modular design, combined with RIwP’s adaptability, allowed the vehicle to address challenges including counter-drone, anti-armour, and mounted close-combat overwatch missions.
GDLS UK and Moog stated that the collaboration underscored British-led innovation and sovereignty, while offering a cost- and time-efficient solution by reconfiguring existing platforms rather than developing entirely new vehicles. They added that the RIwP-equipped Foxhound provided both domestic and international customers with a proven, flexible, and lethal multi-role platform.
