ESSM is designed to counter supersonic maneuvering anti-ship missiles. ESSM also has the ability to be "quad-packed" in the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System, allowing up to four ESSMs …

With more than 330 live firings at sea, the ESSM weapon is a thoroughly tested ship self-defense missile against a stressing and wide-ranging set of air and surface targets.

Mar 3, 2023 · The RIM-162 Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) is a medium-range, surface-to-air interceptor designed to counter various air threats.

Aug 27, 2025 · The ESSM is a short-to-medium range surface-to-air missile primarily designed to offer an additional layer of defense against anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), but that is also …

Aug 27, 2025 · The Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block II successor is expected “to engage current and future threats.” This missile should also maintain the same ten-inch …

Jul 24, 2025 · The RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) has emerged as a critical component of modern naval air defense, enhancing how warships protect themselves against …

Oct 21, 2022 · ESSM is a medium-range, semi-active homing missile that makes flight corrections via radar and midcourse data uplinks.

The RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) is a development of the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile used to protect ships from attacking missiles and aircraft. ESSM is designed to counter …

multinational effort to develop and field the Evolved Seasparrow Missile is nearing completion. The effort, supported by a consortium of the United States and allied nations, is a significant …

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile. The RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) is an improved version of the RIM-7P NATO Sea …