U.S. Navy Deploys Upgraded Coyote Missile Launchers to Counter Drone Threats

The U.S. Navy has rolled out upgraded Coyote missile launchers on multiple vessels as part of an accelerated program to bolster counter-drone defenses across its fleet. These launchers, currently installed on four ships, mark a significant enhancement in its C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Afloat initiative. The latest design doubles the missile capacity of previous launchers, increasing from four to eight rounds, and has been adapted for maritime operations—a key step forward in addre