RTX’s Raytheon to supply SeaRAM for Australia’s Mogami-class frigates

Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to supply SeaRAM® ship self-defence systems for Australia's Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program. The program will replace the decommissioning Anzac-class frigates with 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates.

Under the contract, Raytheon will provide SeaRAM launchers, Blast Test Vehicles, and technical services to support installation and testing for the first three ships being built in Japan by MHI.

"SeaRAM extends the defensive reach of a ship beyond traditional close-in weapon system ranges," said Barbara Borganovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "By integrating SeaRAM on the Royal Australian Navy's new surface combatants, Australia gains a proven, highly effective terminal air and missile defence layer for its future fleet."

SeaRAM combines the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) with the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) to deliver autonomous terminal defence against cruise missiles and other advanced airborne threats. Its selection underscores sustained demand for such systems and positions Australia as a member of the global RAM user community.

Work on the contract will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2028.