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First Raytheon SeaRAM missile fired from U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4).
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USS Coronado LCS 4 live fires SeaRAM for the first time. US Navy video |
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During the test,
the SeaRAM detected, tracked and engaged an inbound threat target, and
fired a RAM Block 1A that successfully intercepted the target. "This test success marks a major milestone toward full operation and employment of the SeaRAM system on U.S. Navy ships," said Rick Nelson, vice president of Naval Area and Mission Defense product line at Raytheon Missile Systems. "SeaRAM demonstrated that it is a vital weapon for defending navies against anti-ship cruise missiles, and provides warfighters with a capability found nowhere else." The exercise also was designed to provide information to reduce risk in future combat and certification exercises for the LCS. About Close-in Defense Solutions Raytheon's Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20mm gun system that acquires, tracks and destroys enemy threats that have penetrated all other ship defense systems. Intended to enlarge Phalanx's keep-out range against evolving anti-ship missiles, rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft and other threats, SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Defense Systems use advanced Phalanx Block 1B sensors and replaces the gun with an 11-round Rolling Airframe Missile guide. SeaRAM is aboard the Independence variant of the U.S. Navy's littoral combat ships. |
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