Missiles - GunClaims

Jun 30, 2026

US12669316 - Control actuation system, devices and methods for missiles, munitions and projectiles

Systems and methods are presented for control of munitions, missiles and projectiles in flight and more particularly with the use of activatable or deployable flow effectors that remain stowed or inactive during launch or firing, and can be actuated after launch or firing on demand. More specifically, systems and methods are presented for control of munitions, missiles, and projectiles by activating and/or deactivating a control actuation system (CAS) based on measurements of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and sensors integrated into such IMU, the IMU and sensors being at least part of a configurable guidance sensor suite (CGSS).

Feb 24, 2026

US12560406 - Vacuum insulated vertical launch system (VLS)

Vacuum insulation layers are provided for one or more components of a launch system for a plurality of missiles. The vacuum insulation layers may be integrated into the walls of the components or provided in inserts attached to the components. A medium or high vacuum is pulled on a sealed void space in the walls or the insert. The vacuum insulation layer provides a thermal conductivity (Tcond_vac) of less than one-third of a thermal conductivity of air (Tcond_air). The vacuum insulation layer delays desensitization or inhibits premature reaction of the energetic materials inside the missiles due to high external temperatures. The insulation layers allow for more compact and dense configurations of the launch system and missiles.