USS Carney Takes Flight: U.S. Navy Unleashes First Live Fire Demonstration of SeaRAM Technology
The U.S. Navy accomplished its first launch of the SeaRAM anti-ship defense system, produced by Raytheon, on August 17th aboard the USS Carney, currently stationed in Rota, Spain.
The SeaRAM effectively identified, monitored, and engaged a simulated BQM-74E target, successfully intercepting it with a RAM Block II missile during a mid-July evaluation. The USS Carney is the second of four guided-missile destroyers in the Mediterranean area to feature the SeaRAM system.
“These test results highlight our strong partnership with the U.S. Navy, working diligently to rapidly deliver solutions for protecting our armed forces,” remarked Rick Nelson, Vice President of Raytheon’s Naval Area and Mission Defense product line. “SeaRAM adds a vital layer of security for the DDGs in Rota, Spain, and can defend multiple naval vessels against the most significant threats today.”
