Navy RAM Missile Upgrade Passes Operational Test, Ready For Fleet

By Thomas Duffy / November 29, 1999 at 5:00 AM
The Navy's Rolling Airframe Missile upgrade has passed its most recent operational evaluation test and will now be delivered to the fleet, the service said today. The final report issued by the Navy's testing command Nov. 22 said the RAM Block I ship self-defense missile is "suitable and effective." A decision by the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition that will authorize full-rate production of the RAM Block I is expected before the end of the...

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