Our advanced maritime weapon systems give navies the precision, range and reliability needed to counter threats in the most challenging maritime environments.
Tomahawk® cruise missile
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a precision weapon that launches from ships, submarines, and ground launchers.
Raytheon UK is responsible for the design, development and manufacture of power supplies for the Tomahawk cruise missile as well as the guidance electronics for the Block IV Tomahawk missile.
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Excalibur® artillery projectile
Raytheon UK’s advanced manufacturing business supports the development of the Excalibur extended-range artillery precision munition. With over 1,400 rounds fired in combat, Excalibur represents the pinnacle of precision and lethality.
Phalanx® close-in missile defence system
In-service support for the Phalanx weapon system is delivered from the UK, with the system installed on Royal Navy ships as well as on all U.S. Navy surface combatant classes and those of 24 allied nations. This close‑in weapon system is a precisely aimed gun that targets incoming threats and provides a final line of defence for ships.
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High-Energy Laser (HEL) weapon system
Raytheon laser weapon systems work on land, in the air and at sea, providing 360-degree coverage that protects bases, airports, stadiums and other high-value military or civilian targets.
HEL is an affordable and viable option to protect military and critical infrastructure, and rapidly defeat threats.
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SPY-6
SPY-6 is a next generation radar family that simultaneously defends against ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, aircraft and surface threats. It delivers significantly greater range, sensitivity and precision than previous systems.
SM‑2™ surface‑to‑air missile
The SM-2 missile chases threats closer to the water's surface, defending against anti-ship missiles and aircraft out to 90 nautical miles.
SM‑3® defensive interceptor
The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
SM‑6® missile
The SM-6 missile performs anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and advanced ballistic missile defence at sea.
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