Image of the Day: TR Fires Rolling Airframe Missile

Image of the Day TR Fires Rolling Airframe Missile

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM).

 

The RAM was tested to ensure its combat readiness, and ability to defend against anti-ship cruise missiles and other asymmetric threats.

Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training and preparing for future deployments.

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Naval Today Staff, August 21, 2014; Image: U.S. Navy