NATO Office Plans New Version Of Evolved Seasparrow Missile

Seasparrow missile
Credit: U.S. Navy
A 12-country consortium plans to start developing a major new variant of the RIM-162 Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM). The new version must be able to defend naval ships from simultaneous engagements with multiple incoming missiles, according to a special notice released on Aug. 26 by the Office of...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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