UK makes its PAAMS choices

Article Abstract:

UK has completed system definition of its version of three-country new-generation anti-air warfare system, called Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS). The finalization clears the path for a full-scale engineering development and initial production contract award. The contract will cover the development and production of PAAMS equipments for three first class ships, plus associated reference systems, with an overall value estimated to be near 1 billion pounds sterling. PAAMS is designed for the UK/French/Italian Common New Generation Frigate, providing area, local area and point air-defense capabilities.

International politics, Article, Principal Anti-Air Missile System

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Naval role for vertical launch MICA

Article Abstract:

Matra BAE Dynamics is developing a vertical launched version of the Missile d'Interception, de Combat er d'Autodefense (MICA), which is also know as the Dogfight/Self-defense/Interception Missile. The vertically launched MICA will be used as a short range anti-aircraft and anti-missile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. The key components of the system are the modular vertical container with eight MICA SAMs and a sequencer.

Product development, Matra BAE Dynamics

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US missiles on target

Article Abstract:

The US Navy (USN) has successfully tested it's Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 1 and Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) in Mar 2000. As a result, the Raytheon-made RAM Block 1 ship self-defense system has been given a go signal for full-rate production as well as upgrades for existing fleet Block 0 systems. The USN's program for the Boeing-made SLAM-ER is also expected for approval within the year.

United States

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