SeaRAM ship defense system stands guard

The SeaRAM® ship defense system defends against supersonic and subsonic threats including cruise missiles, drones and helicopters.

The innovative SeaRAM system is modeled after the Phalanx® weapon system, replacing the 20 mm Gatlin gun with a launcher that pinpoints its target and fires up to 11 RAM™ missiles. It combines the accuracy, extended range and agility of the RAM missile with the high resolution search-and-track sensor and reliable, quick-response of the Phalanx Block 1B system.

An affordable capability upgrade, this above-deck system fits the footprint of the Phalanx system, uses the same power and requires minimal modification. 

The SeaRAM® system, a new system for guided-missile destroyers, is test-fired from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in Rota, Spain. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
The SeaRAM® system, a new system for guided-missile destroyers, is test-fired from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in Rota, Spain. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
Sailors perform maintenance on a SeaRAM missile defense system aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Porter. (DDG 78). (Photo: U.S. Navy)
Sailors perform maintenance on a SeaRAM missile defense system aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Porter. (DDG 78). (Photo: U.S. Navy)
The SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system is fired during exercises in China Lake, California. (Photo: NAVSEA)
The SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system is fired during exercises in China Lake, California. (Photo: NAVSEA)
The SeaRAM above-deck system fits the footprint of the Phalanx® system, uses the same power and requires minimal shipboard modification. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
The SeaRAM above-deck system fits the footprint of the Phalanx® system, uses the same power and requires minimal shipboard modification. (Photo: U.S. Navy)