The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program, set to mark its 50th anniversary next year, is a joint U.S.-Germany defense initiative, with Raytheon acting as the prime contractor. In addition to the U.S. and Germany, other RAM customers include Egypt, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.
“The RAM missile system has been a cornerstone of naval defense capabilities for decades, and this 250th GMLS delivery is a testament to the important role it plays in defending U.S. and allied forces,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. “As we continue to modernize and expand the deployment of RAM, it remains a critical asset in protecting our sailors and ships from evolving threats.”
The RAM system serves as a ship self-defense effector, capable of protecting naval platforms ranging from 220-foot corvettes to 1,100-foot nuclear-powered aircraft carriers against anti-ship cruise missiles, aircraft, drones, and other threats.
Raytheon and its German partners are continuing to invest in modernization efforts to boost production capacity and enhance system capabilities. This includes upgrades to Raytheon’s GMLS manufacturing facilities, which have recently doubled their output, as well as improvements to the RAM effector and integration into next-generation naval vessels.
