Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $74 million contract to produce RAM guided missile launching systems (GMLS) for the US Navy.
Under the contract, Raytheon will provide several new launcher systems, refurbishments on current systems, and hardware required to support upgrades as well as various spares.
The RAM weapon system consists of the RAM launcher and missiles. The project represents a bilateral partnership between the U.S. and Germany, with Raytheon serving as a prime contractor for US Navy requirements. The system is currently deployed on more than 165 ships in 11 countries, ranging from fast patrol boats to aircraft carriers.
It is being installed on several new US Navy ship classes, including the Arleigh Burke class of guided-missile destroyers.
Raytheon revealed that the Majority of work under this contract will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky and is expected to be completed by 2028.
“This contract marks the largest single order of U.S. RAM launchers in over two decades and will ensure our naval assets remain well-protected against anti-ship threats,” said Barbara Borgonovi , president of Naval Power at Raytheon.
“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.”