RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $74-million contract to produce Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems for the US Navy, the largest single order in over two decades.The deal covers the delivery of an unspecified number of launcher systems, refurbishments on existing systems, and provision of required hardware to support upgrades, as well as spare parts, ensuring high survivability for the service’s naval assets against anti-ship threats.Most of the work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky, with completion scheduled for 2028. “Our continued investment in modernizing production capacity enables us to meet the growing global demand for the world’s most modern short-range ship self-defense weapon system,” company president of Naval Power Barbara Borgonovi said. US Navy and RAM The RAM carries a 10-kilogram (22 pounds) blast fragmentation warhead and travels at supersonic speed. It has a 9-kilometer (5.6-mile) range and features passive radio frequency and infrared guidance for stealthy and precise target engagement.The fire-and-forget weapon system is deployed on a variety of Washington’s naval vessels, including Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks, and littoral combat ships.In May, Raytheon marked another milestone as it delivered the US Navy’s 250th RAM MK49 Guided-Missile Launching System. It will be integrated into the upcoming USS Pittsburgh amphibious transport dock.The RAM weapon system is a result of a bilateral partnership between the US and Germany, set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. The post Raytheon Lands Largest RAM Launching System Order From US Navy appeared first on The Defense Post.