The post describes the U.S. Navy investing $70M to prototype CoAspire’s RAACM-ER as an affordable, ground-launched mid-range cruise missile for allies, able to hit moving maritime and land targets. Novel elements include a low-cost, scalable coalition-focused strike missile with GPS-assisted navigation and a passive long-wave IR seeker for terminal guidance against moving targets, plus a booster for surface launch.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2026-04-01
US Navy funds ground-launched RAACM-ER low-cost cruise missile under CHAOS
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/sea/navy-picks-raacm-er-low-cost-cruise-missile-for-program-to-help-arm-alliesNavy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies