Since 1993,Raytheon's Mk-31 Rolling Airframe Missile system has been in naval use.The shipboard anti-missile weapon features robust firepower and multiple simultaneous engagement capability against incoming fires.
The Mk-31 is comprised of up to 21 Mk-44 Guided Missile Round Packs and a Mk-49 Guided Missile Launching System.Guided by shipboard sensors such as the Aegis system,the Mk-31 engages anti-ship missiles;fixed and rotary wing aircraft;and fast surface vessels.
The Mk-31 has had at least one software upgrade in its career.Countries using the system to safeguard their warships include the US;Germany;South Korea;Egypt;Greece;and Turkey.It was originally developed by the US and Germany.
A link to a photo of the Mk-31 is posted below.
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