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Successful test firing of RAM Block 2 missile against a UAV
The first guided test firing of the rolling airframe missile (RAM) Block 2 missile under development was carried out successfully. With the direct hit achieved in the test, it was demonstrated that the system is able to detect, track and destroy a flying target to be engaged.
A modern passive radar seeker head with enhanced sensitivity and improved target discrimination, a larger rocket motor and an upgraded flight control system with four control surfaces (so far two) for higher agility and an improved range are being developed.
The test firing took place San Nicolas Island, California. The telemetrised RAM Block 2 missile was fired against a BQM-34S unmanned aerial vehicle fitted with infrared and radar emitters that simulated an attacking anti-ship guided missile. A first quick analysis performed on site confirmed that all test objectives were achieved. Further evaluations will be done in the days ahead by Raytheon Missile Systems, LFK-Lenkflugkörpersysteme and Diehl BGT Defense (DBD). The guided test-firing of another two missiles in the course of the development process is scheduled for 2012.
The RAM guided missile is designed for ship-based short-range air defence. The RAM programme has been pursued bilaterally for more than 30 years with the USA on the basis of 50:50 shares and joint rights. The industrial partners are Raytheon Missile Systems (USA) and RAMSYS (Germany). Upon completion of the development phase, the new missile is planned to be procured starting in 2013.
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