U.S. Navy Deploys Enhanced Coyote Launcher Amid Counter-Drone Push

The U.S. Navy has unveiled an advanced iteration of its Coyote missile launcher as part of efforts to bolster counter-drone (C-UAS) defenses on ships operating in high-threat environments. Designed to address critical vulnerabilities exposed during operations in the Middle East, including a close call in June 2025 where a hostile drone nearly struck a destroyer, this new launcher represents a significant upgrade to the fleet's defensive arsenal. With double the missile capacity and modifications