# Shallow-Water Combat Missiles The Raytheon SeaRAM Offers Self-Defense Missile Capabilities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searam References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/raytheon-test-searam-self-defense-missile/39568/) & [raytheon](http://www.raytheon.com/news/feature/searam.html) The [Raytheon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrooptical-intelligentsensing-systems) SeaRAM is a new self-defense missile designed to take out targets that might threaten shallow-combat ships. The SeaRAM is based on the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System which uses a highly advanced radar to identify incoming missiles, before targeting and destroying them using 20 mm machine guns that fire rounds of tungsten. However the SeaRAM also uses a radar to support the missile system, in this case the Rolling Airframe Missile. This supersonic, lightweight missile is designed to attack close-range threats including cruise missiles and helicopters. Tested successfully, the Raytheon SeaRAM is all set to be deployed on [U.S. Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undersea-vehicle) ships. This missile will help defend navy personnel against anti-ship cruise missiles, and will give warriors an advantage over their foes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-defense Missiles:** The development and deployment of self-defense missile systems like the Raytheon SeaRAM provide increased protection against potential threats for shallow-combat ships. - **Advanced Radar Systems:** Advanced radar technology plays a crucial role in identifying and neutralizing incoming missiles, making it a key trend in self-defense missile systems like the SeaRAM. - **Close-range Threat Detection:** The use of supersonic lightweight missiles, such as the Rolling Airframe Missile, to target and destroy close-range threats like cruise missiles and helicopters is a disruptive innovation opportunity in self-defense missile systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Defense:** The defense industry can leverage the development of self-defense missile systems to enhance the capabilities of naval ships and protect personnel against enemy threats. - **Manufacturing:** Advanced radar systems and missile technologies require sophisticated manufacturing processes, making the manufacturing industry a key player in the development and production of self-defense missile systems. - **Military:** The military sector can benefit from the deployment of self-defense missile systems like the Raytheon SeaRAM to enhance the defense capabilities of U.S. Navy ships and gain an advantage over potential adversaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Missile Interceptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missile-interceptor.md) - [Missile-Firing Unmanned Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missilefiring-unmanned-drone.md) - [Electro-Optical Intelligent-Sensing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrooptical-intelligentsensing-systems.md) - [Mine-Resistant Armored Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-vehicle.md) - [Automated Search Rescue Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelim-guardian.md) - [Sea Mine-Destroying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minedestroying-underwater-robots.md) - [All-Electric Personal Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-personal-watercraft.md) - [Manta Ray-Inspired Submarines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kronos-armored-submarine.md) - [Maritime Patrol Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonobuoy-dispensing-system.md)