Moog Inc. announced an expansion of its Huntsville, Alabama facility, adding a secure Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) laboratory that can test hypersonic vehicle flight control systems using physical components in a multidomain environment.

The new lab, one of the few U.S. facilities capable of this testing, supports faster development cycles, risk reduction, and mission readiness for missile and hypersonic systems for U.S. defense and space customers.

The expansion was highlighted during the Space and Missile Defense Symposium, where Moog hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility includes a custom active load stand and is intended to serve as a hub for systems engineering, integration, testing, and program development, enabling closer collaboration with customers, industry partners, and government stakeholders.

Greg Semrau, Moog Space Division Technical Director, said the HWIL demonstrates Moog’s effort to validate capabilities before costly flight testing. Julia Stoll, Moog Huntsville General Manager, said the open house offered local leadership and partners a chance to see the technologies being developed and underscored Moog’s commitment to growing its presence in the region.

The facility expands Moog’s footprint in a key U.S. defense innovation center and will support ongoing development of next-generation weapon systems.