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RAM
A Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a small, lightweight, infrared-homing missile used by naval ships to protect themselves from incoming anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and small surface threats. It gets its name because it spins or 'rolls' during flight for stability and enhanced maneuverability.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a ship-borne, infrared-homing, point-defense missile system (RIM-116) designed to counter supersonic and subsonic anti-ship cruise missiles, rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, and surface craft by employing a unique rolling airframe for aerodynamic stability and control, forming a critical component of naval self-defense.
BACKGROUND
Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, abbreviated C-RAM or counter-RAM, is a set of systems used to detect and/or destroy incoming rockets, artillery, mortars and drones before they hit their targets, or provide early warning.
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- RIM-116 RAM
- Ship self-defense missile
- Point defense missile
- Naval anti-missile system
- Close-in missile system
USAGE NOTE
RAM missiles are a vital component of a warship's layered defense, providing a last line of defense against threats that penetrate outer defensive perimeters.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to RAM.
A global defense, aerospace and security company that develops advanced defense technologies and solutions, with a strong focus on reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) engineering for military platforms and systems.
A global security and aerospace company that researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains advanced technology systems, products, and services. RAM principles are integral to the lifecycle management of their defense programs.
An aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. RAM engineering is crucial in the development and sustainment of their complex defense systems.
A global aerospace and defense technology company. They develop advanced systems, products, and solutions in aeronautics, defense, and space, with an emphasis on ensuring the reliability, availability, and maintainability of their critical military assets.
A global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; IT services; C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair. RAM is fundamental to their military hardware and software offerings.
An aerospace and defense technology innovator, providing advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Their focus on mission-critical solutions inherently involves robust RAM engineering.
An international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Reliability is a core value in their development of critical aerospace and defense components.
A global technology leader in the aerospace, defense, security, and transport markets. They provide solutions, services, and products to clients, focusing on mission-critical systems where RAM is a key performance indicator.
A division of The Boeing Company, focused on providing military aircraft, satellites, and other defense and space systems. RAM considerations are deeply integrated into the design, development, and support of their platforms to ensure operational readiness.
A global high-technology company in Aerospace, Defense and Security. They provide a comprehensive range of products and services, including naval and aeronautical systems, where reliability, availability, and maintainability are paramount for operational effectiveness.