The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $19.3-million contract modification to continue engineering and design support for the Rolling Airframe Missile program through 2028. The RAM system remains a cornerstone of ship self-defense, protecting US and allied vessels from cruise missiles, aircraft, and other close-range threats. The contract supports ongoing upgrades and includes participation from multiple allied nations under the foreign military sales framework. Continued investment in RAM production, launcher upgrades, and international sales underscores the system’s enduring relevance amid evolving missile threats and congested maritime battlespaces.
