defense company raytheon in partnership with Kongsberg Defense and Aviation It successfully carried out the flight tests of the new AMRAAM-Extended Range (ER) missile launched from the NASAMS launcher. Summer tests demonstrated advanced capabilities of the missile AMRAAM-ER.

The new version of AMRAAM-ER includes innovative features such as the AIM-120 C-8 guidance section, as well as a more reliable 10-inch rocket motor from Nammo and a 10-inch actuator control system known as the Propulsion Stack. It was developed by Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace.

The extensive testing phase included test firings in which the rocket followed a pre-programmed flight path to verify its safe exit from the NASAMS launcher and its overall performance.

Paul Ferraro, president of Raytheon’s Air and Space Defense Systems division, emphasized the importance of integrating new technology into AMRAAM-ER and providing its enhanced capabilities. He emphasized the flexibility of software updates that will continuously improve AMRAAM missiles to effectively counter evolving air threats.

AMRAAM-ER It is specifically designed to integrate with the NASAMS launcher, providing enhanced air defense by engaging targets at higher ranges and altitudes compared to the standard AMRAAM version.

The NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) medium-range anti-aircraft missile complex is designed to attack air targets at low and medium altitudes in all weather conditions. Source