Raytheon Flight Tests Griffin Missile's Advanced Capabilities

Raytheon successfully completed flight tests of its Griffin™ C increased capability missile.

The tests at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona highlighted the missile's In-Flight Target Update (IFTU) capability when it was redirected to a new target in mid-flight. IFTU is vital for naval forces facing swarming boat threats that often intermingle with friendly and neutral shipping. 

"With its extended range motor, Griffin C's increased capability addresses the need for a longer range missile with in-flight retargeting. Because they often operate in a high-traffic, littoral waters, naval warfighters must make split-second decisions to engage or disengage targets," said Dr. Thomas R. Bussing, vice president of Advanced Missile Systems at Raytheon Missile Systems. "By enhancing an already tested and fielded system, we can deliver a missile with significantly improved capabilities at lower costs and risk." 

Griffin C, formerly called SeaGriffin went three-for-three in flight testing. Raytheon has now completed Griffin C's development phase linking the new dual-mode seeker, data link and IFTU.

Raytheon conducted this flight test series to demonstrate the missile's readiness as the Surface Warfare solution for the U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ships Surface-to-Surface Missile Module.