MAD-FIRES
MAD-FIRES
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Basic Information
Name
MAD-FIRES
Designation
MAD-FIRES
Alternate Designation
Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System (MAD-FIRES) is a new missile system intended to provide a robust and affordable self-defense capability that defeats multiple waves of anti-ship missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as other threats. The US Navy MAD-FIRES program is being carried out by Raytheon and is expected to achieve operational capability in the mid 2020s complementing or replacing the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system. The first test of the MAD-FIRES rocket motor was announced in May 2019.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
Total Production
?
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003885
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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