RAM Block 2 Test Campaign Successful
With two more successful test firings the German-U.S. Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program demonstrated the outstanding performance of the newly developed RAM Block 2 missile.
Two RAM Block 2 missiles were fired from San Nicolas Island test site against an approaching target drone with very low infrared and radar signature in an autonomously controlled mode. The target was intercepted by a direct hit and all test requirements were fulfilled. The test results demonstrate the successful completion of the RAM Block 2 development and clear the way for series procurement by the German Navy.
Extended Capabilities RAM Block 2
The new RAM Block 2 missile has an enhanced-performance radar seeker head and outstanding agility. This enables the missile to detect and reliably counter manoeuvring hypersonic anti-ship missiles of the latest generation as well as upcoming low-signature threats.
RAM Block 2 Production
In mid-2012 the U.S. Navy signed the first contract for the "Low Rate Initial Production" of the RAM Block 2 missile. The contract for the German procurement of a series of 445 missiles is in staffing and the order should be placed after parliamentary approval by early 2013. According to program agreements between the long-term partners Raytheon and RAM-System GmbH (RAMSYS), the German industry is responsible for high-quality portions of the production, such as the infrared and radar seeker head of the RAM Block 2 missile.
The RAM ship self-defence weapon system is in service in the Germany Navy and the U.S. Navy as well as in five other navies throughout the world on more than 100 units, from fast attack crafts to aircraft carriers.
