Successful test showcases increased capabilities of upgraded
AMRAAM-ER
ANDOYA, Norway, Feb. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX)
business, and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, with support from
the Norwegian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Armed Forces,
successfully completed a flight test of an updated AMRAAM®-Extended
Range missile variant from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air
Missile System (NASAMS). The successful flight test showcases the
increased capabilities of the upgraded AMRAAM-ER.
This latest AMRAAM-ER variant is a first-of-its-kind
configuration incorporating the guidance section of the AIM-120
C-8. It also incorporates a more robust 10-inch rocket motor from
Nammo and a 10-inch Control Actuator System, from Kongsberg Defence
& Aerospace, branded the Norwegian Propulsion Stack, for which
the Norwegian MoD has been a collaborative partner.
"Integrating this new technology into the AMRAAM-ER ensures the
advanced capabilities of the surface-launched munition for many
years to come," said Paul Ferraro,
president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon. "Agile
software upgrades will continue to advance AMRAAM to stay ahead of
evolving threats."
The testing included a test firing, during which the missile
flew a preprogramed flight path to verify safe egress from the
NASAMS launcher and missile performance.
The AMRAAM-ER is designed to be integrated with the NASAMS
launcher for increased air defense protection, intercepting targets
with increased range and altitude of a non-extended range
AMRAAM.
NASAMS, a highly adaptable medium-range air defense solution, is
jointly developed and produced by Raytheon and Kongsberg Defence
& Aerospace. Drawing on decades of experience, industrial
cooperation, and significant investment made by all three parties,
this new cooperative arrangement will grow the capabilities of
NASAMS to ensure it keeps pace with ever-evolving complex
threats.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading
provider of offensive and defense solutions to help the U.S.
government, our allies and partners defend their national
sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years,
Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing
capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons,
missiles, advanced sensors and radars, offensive and defensive
cybersecurity tools, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics
and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With
more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $68.9
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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