Spotlight: Moog

Why It Matters

Moog’s expansion secures a vital U.S. defense space supply chain and demonstrates how legacy aerospace firms can innovate and scale to meet soaring demand.

Key Takeaways

• Moog leverages 75 years experience delivering space payloads.
• Provides radiation‑hard integrated avionics for demanding defense missions.
• Scaling production to meet orders‑of‑magnitude higher future demand.
• Expanding U.S. facilities and workforce to support DoD contracts.
• Partnering with universities and remote work to attract top talent.

Summary

At the 2026 SAT Show, Moog highlighted its 75‑year legacy in space, showcasing a new spacecraft bus destined for warfighter missions and emphasizing its long‑standing partnership with the Department of Defense.

Chester Crane explained that Moog’s portfolio now includes radiation‑hard integrated avionics and other robust subsystems, and that the company has scaled production to meet demand that is “orders of magnitude” higher than in the past, prompting a nationwide expansion of its manufacturing footprint.

Crane stressed that talent is the cornerstone of Moog’s success, noting collaborations with local universities, remote‑work options, and a culture that “makes talent want to reside and stay,” to sustain rapid development cycles.

These moves position Moog as a critical supplier for U.S. defense space initiatives, while its talent strategy may become a model for legacy aerospace firms confronting accelerating market needs.

Original Description

With 75 years of experience and expertise successfully delivering payloads into space, Moog has become a trusted partner for numerous commercial, government and military customers. Aviation Week speaks to Moog’s Chester Crone about the firm’s latest products, technology innovations and production ramp-up.