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{{Short description|Family of surface-to-air missiles developed by MBDA UK}}
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{{Infobox weapon
| name               = CAMM (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile)
| image              = MBDA Sea Ceptor graphic.jpg
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| caption            = An MBDA computer generated graphic showing a CAMM missile in flight
| type               = Anti-aircraft and anti-missile missile
| origin             = [[United Kingdom]]<br>United Kingdom & [[Italy]] (CAMM-ER)<br>United Kingdom & [[Poland]] (CAMM-MR)
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| wars               = [[Red Sea crisis]]
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| speed              = Mach 3 (1,029 m/s; 3,376 ft/s)
| guidance           = [[Inertial guidance system]] with mid-course update and active radar terminal homing
| steering           = Four folding cruciform wings
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The '''CAMM''' ('''Common Anti-Air Modular Missile''') is a family of [[surface-to-air missile]]s developed by [[MBDA UK]] for the [[United Kingdom]]. CAMM is derived from, and shares some common features and components with, the Advanced Short-Range [[Air-to-Air Missile]] ([[ASRAAM]]), but with updated electronics, a soft vertical launch system, and an [[active radar homing]] seeker. The CAMM family is either currently in-use or has been ordered by ten nations.

In the [[Royal Navy]], CAMM, the point and local area defence variant with a range of greater than {{Convert|25|km|mi}}, is part of the '''Sea Ceptor''' air defence system which replaced the [[Sea Wolf (missile)|Sea Wolf]] missiles on [[Type 23 frigate]]s starting from 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=MacAskill |first=Ewen |date=24 May 2018 |title=UK's new Sea Ceptor missile system enters into service |work=The Guardian |location=London |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/24/uks-new-sea-ceptor-missile-system-enters-into-service |access-date=2020-06-26}}</ref> It will also equip both the forthcoming [[Type 26 frigate|Type 26]] and [[Type 31 frigate]]s, and is intended to replace [[Aster 15]] on the [[Type 45 destroyer]]s.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-28 |title=A guide to the Type 26 Frigate |url=https://www.navylookout.com/a-guide-to-the-type-26-frigate/ |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-17 |title=Royal Navy's Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 vertical launch system |url=https://www.navylookout.com/royal-navys-type-31-frigates-to-be-fitted-with-mk41-vertical-launch-system/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":21" /> In the [[British Army]], CAMM forms the interceptor component of the '''Sky Sabre'''/'''Land Ceptor''' air defence system, which replaced the [[Rapier (missile)|Rapier]] missile from 2021.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=CAMM {{!}} FORCE PROTECTION, Ground Based Air Defence |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/camm/ |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":20">{{Citation |title=Sky Sabre: Up close with the Army's new air defence system | date=2 February 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBq1074tM8E |access-date=2023-11-06 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 January 2024 |title=Land Ceptor |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/land-ceptor/ |access-date=24 January 2024 |website=British Army}}</ref> The development of CAMM is also contributing to the updating of ASRAAM in service with the [[Royal Air Force]].<ref name=":4" />

An extended-range version of the CAMM ('''CAMM-ER''') is in the final stages of development by the UK and [[Italy]] and is capable of reaching targets over {{Convert|45|km|mi}} away.<ref>{{cite web | title=MBDA: successful qualification firing of MAADS with CAMM-ER | website=MBDA Systems| date=5 May 2023 | url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbda-successful-qualification-firing-of-maads-with-camm-er/}}</ref> [[Brazil]] is independently developing the similar {{Convert|40|km|mi}}+ ranged '''MV-AMA (AVibras Medium Altitude Missile)''' for its [[Astros II|Astros 2020]] [[Multiple rocket launcher|MLRS]] and naval platforms.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2014-11-14 |title=MBDA e AVIBRAS anunciam projeto de Defesa Antiaérea de média altura |url=https://www.defesanet.com.br/terrestre/noticia/17432/mbda-e-avibras-anunciam-projeto-de-defesa-antiaerea-de-media-altura/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=DefesaNet |language=pt-BR}}</ref> A larger '''CAMM-MR''' (medium-range) missile with a range of over {{Convert|100|km|mi}} is being developed by the UK and [[Poland]] and this will equip Polish [[Type 31 frigate|''Miecznik''-class frigates]] and ''[[MIM-104 Patriot|Wisła]]'' air defence systems.<ref name=":22">{{cite web |date=19 October 2022 |title=Polish Air Defence Enters a New Era [COMMENTARY] |url=https://defence24.com/armed-forces/polish-air-defence-enters-a-new-era-commentary}}</ref><ref name=":12" />

==Development==
The Common Anti-Air Modular Missile has its roots in a Technology Demonstration Programme (TDP), jointly funded by [[MBDA]] and the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) as part of the United Kingdom's Future Local Area Air Defence System (FLAADS).<ref name="dsei09">{{cite web|url=http://home.janes.com/events/exhibitions/dsei2009/sections/daily/day4/uks-common-antiair-missil.shtml|title=UK's common anti-air missile forges ahead...|last=Scott|first=Richard|date=11 September 2009|publisher=IHS Jane's|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815042736/http://home.janes.com/events/exhibitions/dsei2009/sections/daily/day4/uks-common-antiair-missil.shtml|archive-date=15 August 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=17 October 2011}}</ref> FLAADS is part of a wider UK "Team Complex Weapons" (UK Industrial partnership of companies such as MBDA and [[Thales UK]]) programme to deliver a variety of weapons and maintain UK sovereign capability in this area.<ref name=":0" /> FLAADS is intended to deliver a common weapons platform, CAMM, to equip forces in the air, land and maritime environments.<ref>{{citation |url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201212/cmhansrd/cm120307/text/120307w0003.htm |title=Future Local Area Air Defence System |first=Peter |last=Luff |work=House of Commons Written Answers |publisher=UK Parliament |date=7 March 2012 |at=Column 780W}}</ref><ref>[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/cm080715/wmstext/80715m0001.htm Complex Weapons] Hansard, 15 July 2008</ref> During the early stages of the FLAADS programme, requirements were identified for the new missile to meet both current and anticipated threats, namely "airborne targets which are typified by high speed, rapid evasive manoeuvres, low signatures and advanced countermeasure[s]."<ref>[http://www.mbda-systems.com/files/docs/flaads_june2010_press_information.pdf FLAADS] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513212002/http://www.mbda-systems.com/files/docs/flaads_june2010_press_information.pdf |date=May 13, 2014 }} MBDA, June 2010</ref><ref name=":42">{{Cite web |last=Defence Update |date=2024-01-02 |title=Missiles and Fire Support at DESi – 2007 {{!}} Defense Update |url=https://defense-update.com/20071026_dsei07_missiles.html |access-date=2024-01-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Phase 1 of the TDP worked on technologies for soft vertical launch, the low-cost active radar seeker, a dual-band two-way data link and a programmable open systems architecture.<ref name="dsei09" /> Phase 2 began in 2008 and covered the manufacture of flight-worthy subsystems, mid-course guidance firings and captive airborne seeker trials on a [[Qinetiq]] [[Hawker Siddeley Andover|Andover]] experimental aircraft.<ref name="dsei09" /> The Soft Vertical Launch was proven over a series of trials starting from 2003, culminating in a successful soft launch of a complete missile in May 2011.<ref name=":45">{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Doug |date=2023-10-16 |title=Sky Sabre: A Landmark in UK GBAD Capability |url=https://euro-sd.com/2023/10/articles/34019/sky-sabre-a-landmark-in-uk-gbad-capability/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=European Security & Defence |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/uk-complex-weapons/common-anti-air-modular-missile/|title=Common Anti Air Modular Missile (CAMM) |work=Think Defence|access-date=2018-03-21|language=en-US}}</ref> In January 2012 the MoD awarded MBDA a £483&nbsp;million contract to develop FLAADS (Maritime) to replace [[Sea Wolf (missile)|Sea Wolf]] missiles on [[Type 23 frigate]]s now known as Sea Ceptor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Chuter|first=Andrew|date=30 January 2012|title=MBDA To Develop Missile To Protect U.K. Warships|work=Defense News}}</ref><ref name=":43">[http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=307 "Sea Ceptor, MBDA's Next Generation Air Defence System Gets Go Ahead For Royal Navy Frigates"], 31 January 2012, navyrecognition.com</ref>

In 2013, MBDA and Thales UK outlined in a press release the scale of their cooperation on the development of both CAMM and FLAADS. Manufacturing work valuing £1 million had been placed at Thales' [[Belfast]] site, including for elements such as internal thermal management modelling, structural analysis, and precision manufacturing of a number of missile components. MBDA and Thales were also exploring on other areas such as the provision of in-service support to CAMM users. Thales' [[Basingstoke]] site were also exploring two pilot programs covering missile safety and arming units and intelligent fuzes, in cooperation with MBDA. The Basingstoke site had already been contracted in 2012 to supply CAMM with laser proximity fuzes under an £11 million contract.<ref name=":5" />

Throughout this development, [[ASRAAM]] was used as the base design for the future missile but with new software, a turnover pack, folding fins, an RF seeker, and data-link added to facilitate the required capabilities.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":42" /> Other components beyond those directly from ASRAAM were reused from other programs such as the command and control software which reuses around 70% of that developed for the [[PAAMS|Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS)]] on board the Type 45 destroyers as well as some internal electronic components from the Sea Wolf Block 2 missiles.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-04 |title=From Sea Wolf to Sea Ceptor – the Royal Navy's defensive shield |url=https://www.navylookout.com/from-sea-wolf-to-sea-ceptor-the-royal-navys-defensive-shield/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> In return, some of the technologies and components developed for CAMM were used to upgrade ASRAAM as part of the Block 6 upgrade.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbda-receives-capability-sustainment-order-for-asraam/ |title=MBDA receives capability sustainment order for ASRAAM |publisher=MBDA |access-date=2018-03-21}}</ref> Overall, development costs were reduced by a using modular design and minimised complexity.<ref name="dsei09" />

In January 2015, the MoD announced that it had signed a development and manufacturing deal with MBDA in late December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/industry/2015/01/12/flaads-uk-air-defense-missile/21502873/|title=UK Signs Deal For New Air Defense Missile |first=Andrew |last=Chuter |publisher=Sightline Media Group |work=DefenseNews |date=12 January 2015}}</ref>

In September 2017, the first successful Sea Ceptor (CAMM) firing occurred at sea from the Type 23 frigate, [[HMS Argyll (F231)|HMS ''Argyll'']].<ref>{{cite web |title=Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles to protect new aircraft carriers |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-minister-announces-successful-first-firings-of-sea-ceptor-missiles-to-protect-new-aircraft-carriers |website=www.gov.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Royal Navy completes Sea Ceptor firing trials |language=en-US |work=MBDA |url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/royal-navy-completes-sea-ceptor-firing-trials/ |access-date=2018-03-21}}</ref>

On 24 June 2021, MBDA announced that CAMM-ER had completed its first successful live-firing in late 2020 from a range in Italy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CAMM-ER missile completes new live-firing test |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/camm-er-missile-completes-new-live-firing-test |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Janes.com |date=28 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

On 13 March 2024, it was announced that MBDA was seeking to triple the monthly production rate of the CAMM family of missiles from 2022 to 2026. Furthermore, MBDA would double production capacity of its [[Bolton]] facility in the UK and create a second final assembly line for CAMM-ER in Italy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruitenberg |first=Rudy |date=2024-03-13 |title=MBDA books record orders amid European air-defense rush |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/03/13/mbda-books-record-orders-amid-european-air-defense-rush/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref>

== Characteristics ==
The main variants of the CAMM family utilise a number of common features.

The missiles' guidance system uses a combination of two-way [[data link]] for in-flight guidance and retargeting, and an active RF seeker, reportedly incorporating [[gallium nitride]] (GaN), for terminal guidance ([[Lock-on after launch]]) providing high performance in all weather conditions.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" /> As missiles can receive guidance inputs over data link, targeting data through to the missile's terminal phase can be provided by the fire-control channel(s) present on modern 3D radar systems removing any requirement for a ship or ground-based air-defence system (GBAD) to incorporate dedicated [[Fire-control radar|fire-control]] or [[radar illuminator]] systems, helping to reduce system cost, weight, and maintenance requirements.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-16 |title=Developing the Type 31 frigate |url=https://www.navylookout.com/developing-the-type-31-frigate/ |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> This also allows the usage of targeting data from a much greater variety of sources, for instance, if a ship's combat management system or a GBAD's command post is compatible with wider battlefield data-link systems (e.g. NATO's [[Link 16]]) then connected assets including aircraft or other air defence systems can contribute targeting data.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":45" /> This guidance combination reportedly allows for a high rate of fire against multiple simultaneous targets ([[saturation attack]]s) and against a "wide target set" with missiles also described as having a "modest" [[Surface-to-surface missile|surface-to-surface]] capability.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":20" /><ref name=":7" /> However, there are concerns that the increased usage of data link may make the system more vulnerable to [[electronic warfare]] measures.<ref name=":45" />

CAMM also incorporates a [[cold launch]] system referred to as Soft Vertical Launch (SVL). Unlike the more traditional [[hot launch]] method whereby a missile would use its own rocket motor to leave its launch cell, SVL uses a [[gas generator]] to pneumatically eject the missile from its canister while a turn-over pack on the missile body orients the missile directly towards the target before engaging its rocket motor and accelerating for interception.<ref name=":45" /><ref name=":6" /> Whilst still providing 360° coverage around the launch system, the unique benefits of this launch method include:
* Increased maximum interception range by saving all the rocket motor's energy to power the intercept.<ref name=":4" />
* Reduced minimum intercept range by reducing the turn-over arc required of the missile after launch which would otherwise bleed valuable energy <ref name=":45" /><ref name=":6" /> (reportedly saving 30% of launch weight).<ref name=":35" />
* Reduced stress on launch platforms and the removal of most efflux management concerns which allows for both reduced launcher maintenance, lighter and more compact launcher options,<ref name=":6" /> and greater freedom of launching locations, for instance, the increased feasibility of firing the missiles from wooded or urban areas.<ref name=":35" />
* Reduced risks from missile malfunction as there is little risk of the missile being stuck in the launcher with a burning rocket motor and damage the launcher and surrounding missiles.<ref name=":45" /><ref name=":6" />
* Reduced launch signature (visual / infrared) for better launch platform concealment (also potentially enables the physical camouflaging of the launcher) and reduced sensor obstruction post-firing.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":35" />

The CAMM family are described as having a maintenance-free design throughout the missile's shelf life of reportedly 10 or 20 years, with munitions remaining safely sealed in their launch canisters until firing.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":45" /> CAMM's software utilises [[Open systems architecture|open-systems architecture]] allowing for both easier integration with new sensors and combat management systems but also general upgrades throughout its service life.<ref name=":19" /><ref name="dsei09" /> Additionally, all CAMM munitions are rated as [[Insensitive munition]] compliant for improved platform survivability in the event of damage.<ref name=":4" />

The missiles of the CAMM family can be used interchangeably by both naval and ground-based air defence systems allowing for common usage and shared munition stockpiles between  [[military branch]]es.<ref name=":4" />

=== Ground-based air defence (Land Ceptor) ===
[[File:ILauncher (within Sky Sabre).jpg|thumb|British Army Sky Sabre defence system with iLauncher and Giraffe radar in the background]]

The land application of CAMM is marketed as the "Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions" (EMADS) package or "Land Ceptor".<ref name=":44" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Land Ceptor Functional Delivery Lead » Bristol |url=https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/job/land-ceptor-functional-delivery-lead/bristol/R16744 |url-status=usurped |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=MBDA Careers |language=en}}</ref>

The system utilises MBDA's Intelligent Launcher (iLauncher), a scalable, palletised [[transporter erector launcher|erector launcher]] for up to eight CAMM or CAMM-ER missiles and mounted to an 8x8 vehicle of choice. iLauncher provides the two-way data link for the missiles in-flight and can also optionally integrate an [[electro-optical targeting system]] for passive target acquisition within line of sight of the launcher. Additionally, iLauncher is capable of self-loading/unloading missile racks via a hook system or change individual missile canisters with the assistance of a crane (This reportedly allows for missiles to be loaded in half the time as required for Rapier).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Advanced ‘detect and destroy’ air defence system launched |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advanced-detect-and-destroy-air-defence-system-launched |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> It is also fitted with its own power supply allowing it to be dismounted from the parent vehicle and operated remotely if necessary, as well as mounting onboard test-equipment for streamlined maintenance.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":35" /><ref name="mbda-emads" /> iLauncher has evolved considerably from its initial concept in the early 2010s. The first iterations of the system were seen mounted on MAN 4x4 trucks, loaded with two racks of six missiles (12 missiles total), a small crane, an early version of the data link mast and considerably fewer auxiliary components compared to the final product.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=defenceupdate |date=3 May 2014 |title=MBDA – Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnb20mrT1kw |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=Youtube}}</ref>

As part of EMADS, CAMM and iLauncher are designed to be integrated with a customer's choice of command and radar systems, as well as wider battlespace management systems such as [[Northrop Grumman]]'s Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).<ref name="mbda-emads">{{cite web |title=EMADS {{pipe}} Ground Based Air Defence |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/emads/ |website=MBDA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2019-11-26 |title=Northrop Grumman, MBDA and Saab demonstrate the integration of CAMM into Integrated Air and Missile Defence battle manager |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/2019/11/26/northrop-grumman-mbda-and-saab-demonstrate-the-integration-of-camm-into-integrated-air-and-missile-defence-battle-manager/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, by using data link, the various component systems of EMADS (launchers, sensors, command systems) do not required physical connectors such as cables to be established between them, allowing a battery or fire-group to deploy and redeploy more rapidly but also allowing for components to be spaced apart out to a reported distance of {{Convert|15|km|mi}} for improved survivability.<ref name=":45" />

=== Naval-based air defence (Sea Ceptor) ===
The naval application of CAMM is marketed as "Sea Ceptor".<ref name=":19" /> CAMM can be integrated on vessels as small as {{Convert|50|m|ft}} such as [[Patrol boat|in/offshore patrol vessels]] or on larger [[surface combatant]]s ([[Destroyer]]s / [[Frigate]]s), only requiring the internal installation of the necessary computing systems as well as above-deck aerials for the two-way data link for the missiles and is designed to be easily integrated with a ship's combat management system.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":19">{{Cite web |title=Sea Ceptor  |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/sea-ceptor/ |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref>

CAMM's soft vertical launch capability and its resulting removal of most efflux management concerns aboard ships, enables the use of variety of shipborne launching options.

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The low cost, low weight, option is CAMM's own vertical launch canisters (colloquially known as "mushroom farms" due to their capped appearance as a protective cover is used to protect the protruding cells when not in combat) which use a lengthened and modified version of the existing vertical launch cells found on the Type 23 frigates.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" />{{Efn|The cap covering the cells must be removed prior to firing.}} A more modular version of this launcher arrangement has since been developed which utilises six-cell launch modules.<ref name=":48">{{Cite web |date=2020-02-07 |title=The Type 31 frigate in view  |url=https://www.navylookout.com/the-type-31-frigate-in-view/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Alternately, following integration with the [[Mark 41 Vertical Launching System|Host Extensible Launching System]] (ExLS), CAMM, CAMM-ER and CAMM-MR can be packed into the larger multi-role [[Mark 41 Vertical Launching System|Mark 41]] or [[Mark 41 Vertical Launching System#Mark 56 (Mk 56) VLS and Mark 57 (Mk 57) PVLS|Mark 57 vertical launching systems]], providing a heavier and more expensive, but much more space efficient launching option with greater missile capacity as multiple missiles can be packed into each individual launch cell.<ref name=":17">{{Citation |title=Lockheed Martin ExLS Launching System & MBDA CAMM at DSEI 2015 | date=16 September 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EurneHA4wzs |access-date=2023-10-22 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allison |first=George |date=2018-04-17 |title=CAMM completes qualification trials from Lockheed Martin launcher |url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/camm-completes-qualification-trials-from-lockheed-martin-launcher-2/ |access-date=2023-10-22 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2024 |title=Host Extensible Launching System |url=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/rms/documents/naval-launchers-and-munitions/VLS_Host_ExLS_Launcher_Product_Card_8.5x11_042419.pdf |access-date=17 April 2024 |website=Lockheed Martin}}</ref> Similarly, the French [[Sylver Vertical Launching System|Sylver vertical launching system]] can be used.<ref name=":19" /> The ExLS product line also has a standalone three-cell launch module that can provide tactical-length launch capabilities comparable to that of the Mark 41, but in a lighter and smaller package for as a middle-ground launcher option for CAMM and CAMM-ER.<ref name=":17" /><ref name=":30" /><ref name=":18">{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=3-Cell ExLS Launcher |url=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/rms/documents/naval-launchers-and-munitions/VLS_3_Cell_ExLS_Launcher_Product_Card_8.5x11_042419.pdf |access-date=6 November 2023 |website=Lockheed Martin}}</ref>

==Variants==

=== Main variants ===

==== CAMM ====
The point defence and local-area defence variant. CAMM weighs {{convert|99|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, is {{convert|3.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} in length, and is {{convert|166|mm|in|abbr=on}} in diameter. Incorporating the same rocket motor from ASRAAM, CAMM has a flight altitude of {{Convert|10|km|mi|abbr=unit}} and reported minimum operational range of less than {{Convert|1|km|mi}} and a maximum range greater than {{Convert|25|km|mi|abbr=on}}, although [[IHS Jane's]] reported that trials had shown the missile having a capability of traveling up to {{Convert|60|km|mi|abbr=unit}}.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2024 |title=Land Ceptor |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/land-ceptor/ |access-date=1 May 2024 |website=British Army}}</ref><ref name="Janes2015">{{cite news |date=15 January 2015 |title=UK orders next-generation air defence system from MBDA |url=http://www.janes.com/article/47936/uk-orders-next-generation-air-defence-system-from-mbda |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231184201/http://www.janes.com/article/47936/uk-orders-next-generation-air-defence-system-from-mbda |archive-date=31 December 2015 |access-date=17 January 2015 |publisher=IHS Jane's}}</ref> These ranges are significantly greater than both the {{Convert|1|–|10|km|mi}} range of [[Sea Wolf (missile)|Sea Wolf]] and the {{Convert|8.2|km|mi}} range of [[Rapier (missile)|Rapier]] that CAMM would replace.<ref name=":4" /> Can be quad-packed.

==== CAMM-ER (Extended-Range) ====
[[File:Hangar of the Carabiniere (F593), Fremantle, 2017 (04).jpg|thumb|Mock-up of a quad-packed '''CAMM-ER''' missile (left) and an [[Aster 30]] missile (right), in the hangar of Italian frigate ''[[Italian frigate Carabiniere (F 593)|Carabiniere]]''.]]
The extended-range point and local-area defence variant. Under development with MBDA and Avio for the [[Ministry of Defence (Italy)|Italian Ministry of Defence]] since 2013. CAMM-ER weighs {{convert|160|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, is {{convert|4.2|m|ft|abbr=off}} in length, and is {{convert|190|mm|in|abbr=on}} diameter.<ref>{{Cite news |title=CAMM-ER - MBDA |language=en-US |work=MBDA |url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/product/camm-er/ |access-date=2018-03-21}}</ref> Other than the increased dimensions and alongside the addition of strakes and fins to the body as well as a slightly redesigned seeker radome, CAMM-ER utilises a new Avio rocket motor enabling a range in excess of {{Convert|40-45|km|mi}}, although these ranges are reported as conservative, and a flight altitude of {{Convert|10|km|mi|abbr=unit}}.<ref name=":38">{{Cite web |last=Valpolini |first=Paolo |date=2021-04-09 |title=Albatros NG naval air defence system detailed |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/albatros-ng-naval-air-defence-system-detailed |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":49">{{Cite web |title=DSA 2024: MBDA offers short-range air-defence systems to Malaysia |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsa-2024-mbda-offers-short-range-air-defence-systems-to-malaysia |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=Janes.com |date=7 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Can be quad-packed.

==== CAMM-MR (Medium-Range) ====
An area defence variant with a range in excess of {{Convert|100|km|mi}} being developed in partnership between MBDA UK and [[Polish Armaments Group|PGZ]] as of 2023 as part of the wider 2030 UK-Poland Strategic Partnership.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=UK and Poland cooperating on development of future common missile  |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/uk-and-poland-cooperating-on-development-of-future-common-missile/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UK–Poland 2030 strategic partnership joint declaration on foreign policy, security and defence |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-poland-2030-strategic-partnership-joint-declaration-on-foreign-policy-security-and-defence/uk-poland-2030-strategic-partnership-joint-declaration-on-foreign-policy-security-and-defence |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> The missile is being primarily developed for Polish requirements as a lower-cost, locally producible missile to complement the existing [[MIM-104 Patriot|PAC-3 MSE]] within the ''Wisła'' system'','' as well as to have a single medium-range missile that can be used by both ground based air defence assets and the [[Polish Navy]]'s ''Miecznik''-class frigates.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=UK, Poland To Advance Development Of Longer Range Air Defense Missile  |url=https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/missile-defense-weapons/uk-poland-advance-development-longer-range-air-defense |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=aviationweek.com}}</ref><ref name=":39">{{Cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=MSPO 2023: Polish Navy's future Miecznik frigates to receive MBDA CAMM-MR missiles |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mspo-2023-polish-navys-future-miecznik-frigates-to-receive-mbda-camm-mr-missiles |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Janes.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MBDA and PGZ join forces on CAMM-MR development {{!}} Press Release |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbda-and-pgz-join-forces-on-camm-mr-development/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-07 |title=MSPO 2023: Polska i Wielka Brytania zbudują nowy pocisk przeciwlotniczy |url=https://defence24.pl/przemysl/mspo-2023-polska-i-wielka-brytania-zbuduja-nowy-pocisk-przeciwlotniczy |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=defence24.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Whilst there is currently little information on the missile's overall characteristics aside range, official images of the munition shows two missiles loaded into a single Mark 41 cell making CAMM-MR the first munition of this range class capable of being dual-packed into the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System, enabling 16 missiles to be carried by a single Mk 41 eight-cell launch module.<ref name=":1" />

=== Additional variants ===
The MV-AMA (AVibras Medium-Altitude Missile) is a Brazilian variant of CAMM under development since 2014 to meet the needs of the [[Brazilian Army]]'s 'Strategic Anti-Aircraft Defence Program'.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=Forecast International |url=https://www.forecastinternational.com/news/index.cfm?recno=228732 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=www.forecastinternational.com}}</ref><ref name=":10" /> The missile is expected to have a range of {{Convert|40|km|mi}}, up to an altitude of {{Convert|15|km|mi}} and designed to be compatible with the [[Astros II|Astros 2020]] [[multiple rocket launcher]] as well as naval platforms.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Moralez |first=João Paulo |date=2021-01-01 |title=Brasil avança na obtenção da defesa antiaérea de média altura |url=https://tecnodefesa.com.br/brasil-avanca-na-obtencao-de-sistema-de-defesa-antiaerea-de-media-altura/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Tecnodefesa |language=pt-BR}}</ref> The program is expected to have 70% sovereign Brazilian industrial contribution.<ref name=":11" />

=== Related developments ===
Technologies derived from both CAMM and [[Brimstone (missile)|Brimstone]] are also being used in the development of the [[M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System|Land Precision Strike Missile]] for the [[British Army]], an {{Convert|80-150|km|mi}} ranged surface-to-surface missile designed to complement the [[M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System|GMLRS-ER]] for use against high-value and moving targets.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-31 |title=Land Precision Strike - Think Defence |url=https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2022/12/land-precision-strike/ |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=www.thinkdefence.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":34">{{Cite web |title=Land Precision Strike  |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/land-precision-strike/ |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=MBDA }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Science Inside 2022 |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dstl-the-science-inside-2022/the-science-inside-2022 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> Marketing material shows that missile is also expected to be compatible with iLauncher among other potential launch platforms.<ref name=":33" /><ref name=":34" />

==Operational history==
===United Kingdom===

==== Royal Navy ====
MBDA, as lead contractor, received an £851 million contract to integrate CAMM on the Type 23 frigates with a planned in-service date of November 2016.<ref name="nao-20201208">{{cite web |date=8 December 2020 |title=Departmental Overview 2019-20: Ministry of Defence |url=https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ministry-of-Defence-Departmental-overview-2019.pdf |access-date=13 April 2024 |publisher=National Audit Office}}</ref> Sea Ceptor entered operational service in May 2018, with HMS ''Argyll'' being the first Type 23 frigate to deploy with the system.<ref name="seaceptorioc">{{cite news |date=24 May 2018 |title=£850m Sea Ceptor missile system enters service with the Royal Navy |publisher=[[Royal Navy]] |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2018/may/24/180524-sea-ceptor-missile-system-enters-service |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="royalnavyservice">{{cite web |date=10 September 2013 |title=Royal Navy Missile Contract Sustains 500 UK Jobs |url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3144 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330224520/http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3144 |archive-date=30 March 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014 |publisher=GOV.UK}}</ref> The Type 23 has de-risked the integration of Sea Ceptor (also referred to as GWS-35) by retaining a modified version of its existing 32-cell vertical launch system for [[Sea Wolf (missile)|Sea Wolf]] which is lengthened to accommodate the longer CAMM; this was opposed to MBDA's alternate proposal of introducing a new 12-cell ExLS complex for 48 quad-packed missiles.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":30">{{Cite web |last=MBDA |date=26 May 2015 |title=Sea Ceptor |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H50SvUpINEs |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=Youtube}}</ref>

The Anti-Air-Warfare Officer of the Type 23 Frigate [[HMS Westminster (F237)|HMS ''Westminster'']] said after test firings "''Westminster'' managed to explore the real potential of the system during her training and to say it is a real game changer is an understatement. Unlike its predecessor [Sea Wolf], the system is capable of defending ships other than ''Westminster'' herself. Whether it's engaging multiple air threats or fast incoming attack craft, Sea Ceptor represents a massive capability upgrade for the Type 23 frigate."<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=20 December 2017 |title=Missile success for HMS Westminster as second ship to fire new Sea Ceptor |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2017/december/20/171220-missile-success-for-hms-westminster-as-second-ship-to-fire-new-sea-ceptor |access-date=2018-03-21 |website=www.royalnavy.mod.uk |language=en}}</ref>

The Royal Navy's future Type 26 and [[Type 31 frigate]]s (replacing the Type 23s) will be fitted with Sea Ceptor when they enter service in the late 2020s.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":15" /> A £128 million contract was signed with MBDA to integrate CAMM on to the Type 26 frigates with a planned completion date of December 2019.<ref name="nao-20201208" /> The Type 26 had previously been shown as having 2x24-cell mushroom farm launch complexes for CAMM located forward and amidships (four 6-cell modules each) for a total 48x Sea Ceptors; however, the Royal Navy's website now describes the Type 26 as being fitted with a 12-cell vertical launch system and 24 Mk41 launcher cells.<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Royal Navy |date=22 December 2023 |title=City Class |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/equipment/ships/city-class |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Royal Navy}}</ref>

The Type 31 has had a number of revisions to its vertical launch system. Initially the [[Arrowhead 140]] design (which would later be selected for the Type 31) was depicted being fitted with a single bulk mushroom farm for 24 missiles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-05 |title=In focus – the Arrowhead 140 Type 31e frigate candidate {{!}} Navy Lookout |url=https://www.navylookout.com/in-focus-the-arrowhead-140-type-31e-frigate-candidate/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2020 this arrangement was revised for the modular mushroom farm launcher with two 6-cell modules for a total of 12 missiles, with the noticeable reduction of missiles possibly being a cost-saving measure.<ref name=":48" /> On 21 May 2023, First Sea Lord [[Ben Key|Sir Ben Key]] announced that Royal Navy intends to fit the Type 31s with their previously [[Fitted for, but not with|fitted-for-but-not-with]] 32-cell Mark 41 vertical launch systems to provide them additional firepower and will likely see ships hosting at least 32x missiles quad-packed into one of their four eight-cell launch modules.<ref name=":15" />

In July 2021, MBDA was awarded a contract to integrate Sea Ceptor onto the six [[Type 45 destroyer]]s between 2026 and 2032.<ref name=":21">{{Cite press release |title=MBDA's CAMM to strengthen Air Defence capability of Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers  |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbdas-camm-to-strengthen-air-defence-capability-of-royal-navy-type-45-destroyers/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2021-07-06 |title=Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers – reaching their full potential with addition of Sea Ceptor missiles |url=https://www.navylookout.com/royal-navys-type-45-destroyers-reaching-their-full-potential-with-addition-of-sea-ceptor-missiles/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> 24x CAMM cells (four 6-cell modules) are expected to be mounted forward of the existing 48-cell Sylver launcher to fulfil the short-range air defence role currently performed by [[Aster 15]] missiles. This will allow a total of 48 long-ranged [[Aster (missile family)|Aster 30s]] to be carried in their place and bring a 50% increase in the ship's overall missile capacity.<ref name=":14" />

CAMM saw its first official combat use with the Royal Navy on the morning of 9 March 2024 when {{HMS|Richmond|F239|6}} destroyed two [[Houthi movement|Houthi]] drones during the [[Red Sea crisis]] with an unspecified number of missiles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-09 |title=First kills for Sea Ceptor. HMS Richmond downs 2 attack drones {{!}} Navy Lookout |url=https://www.navylookout.com/first-kills-for-sea-ceptor-hms-richmond-downs-2-attack-drones/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=www.navylookout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allison |first=George |date=2024-03-09 |title=British frigate opens fire with missiles in Red Sea combat |url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-frigate-opens-fire-with-missiles-in-red-sea-combat/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==== British Army ====
[[File:Royal Artillery Sky Sabre system.jpg|thumb|A Sky Sabre air defence missile system of the [[Royal Artillery]]. (from left to right: Giraffe radar, command vehicle, iLauncher)]]
The British Army's CAMM-based air defence system is known as Sky Sabre. [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems|Rafael]], the lead contractor for the programme, was awarded a £618 million contract in 2016 for the delivery of the system with a planned in-service date of March 2020.<ref name="nao-20201208" />

Sky Sabre consists of three main components: MBDA iLaunchers loaded with CAMM, the Surface to Air Missile Centre (SAMOC) which runs on Rafael's Modular Integrated C4I Air & Missile Defence System (MIC4AD) as used on Israel's [[Iron Dome]], and [[Saab AB|Saab]]'s [[Giraffe radar|Giraffe Agile Multi-Beam]] (GAMB) [[Passive electronically scanned array|passive-electronically scanned array]] radar. GAMB operates in the [[C band (IEEE)|C-band]] and provides Sky Sabre with 360° radar coverage at up to 70° elevation and out {{Convert|120|km|mi}} range. The radar itself is raised {{Convert|12|m|ft}} above its parent vehicle to give better detection of low level threats and greater freedom in system deployment by allowing the array to look over obstacles such as buildings or treelines.<ref name=":45" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-03 |title=Giraffe AMB |url=https://www.saab.com/products/giraffe-amb |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=SAAB |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2017 |title=British Army receives Sky Sabre air-defence system |url=https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/28659 |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=israeldefense.co.il |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":46">{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Dan |date=6 December 2021 |title=DE&S delivers new Sky Sabre air defence system to British Army |url=https://des.mod.uk/des-sky-sabre-british-army-air-defence/ |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=des.mod.uk}}</ref> All of these components are mounted on [[MAN SE|MAN]] HX77 8x8 heavy utility trucks and can all be dismounted from their parent vehicles if required.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":45" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Uppal |first=Rajesh |date=20 April 2019 |title=UK unveils its new Sky Sabre air defence system integrated with CAMM... |url=https://idstch.com/military/army/uk-unveils-new-sky-sabre-air-defense-system-integrated-camm-next-generation-air-defence-missile-designed-land-sea-air-environments/ |access-date=2021-01-02 |publisher=International Defense Security Technology Inc}}</ref> Reportedly a Sky Sabre battery consists of one SAMOC, one GAMB, and four to six iLaunchers.<ref name=":45" />

Sky Sabre is operated by [[16th Regiment Royal Artillery]] under the command of the [[7th Air Defence Group]].<ref name=":46" /> Land Ceptor provides Sky Sabre and the British Army with over three times the range of the preceding Rapier system.<ref name="Final">{{Cite press release |url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/final-configuration-british-army-land-ceptor-unveiled/ |title=Final configuration of British Army Land Ceptor unveiled |date=12 September 2017 |publisher=MBDA |access-date=2018-03-15}}</ref><ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=5 November 2023 |title=Artillery and Air Defence |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/artillery-and-air-defence/ |access-date=5 November 2023 |website=British Army}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=British Army receives Sky Sabre air-defence system |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/british-army-receives-sky-sabre-air-defence-system |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Janes.com |date=7 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Major Tim Oakes, Senior Training Officer for the Sky Sabre training programme is quoted as saying: "Sky Sabre is so accurate and agile that it is capable of hitting a tennis ball-sized object travelling at the speed of sound. In fact, it can control the flight of 24 missiles simultaneously whilst in flight, guiding them to intercept 24 separate targets. It is an amazing capability."<ref name=":46" />

On 1 July 2021, it was revealed that Sky Sabre had started acceptance trials and training with the [[Royal Artillery]] and that it would be deployed to the [[Falkland Islands]] would occur "late summer/early autumn [2021]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2020 |title=Sky Sabre weapons system - a Freedom of Information request to Ministry of Defence |url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/sky_sabre_weapons_system |website=WhatDoTheyKnow}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=7th Air Defence Group |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/3rd-united-kingdom-division/7th-air-defence-group/ |website=www.army.mod.uk |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=4 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804081946/https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/3rd-united-kingdom-division/7th-air-defence-group/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sky Sabre had its [[initial operating capability]] declared on 8 October 2021 with the first systems delivered by the [[DE&S|Defence Equipment & Support Agency]] (DE&S) to the 7th Air Defence Group in December 2021 before being formally declared operational in January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quin |first=Jeremy |date=8 June 2022 |title=Update on Armoured Fighting Vehicles to HCDC (House of Commons Defence Committee) |url=https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/22672/documents/166603/default/ |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=Parliament.uk}}</ref><ref name="skysabredelivered">{{cite web|date=6 December 2021 |title=DE&S delivers new Sky Sabre air defence system to British Army |publisher=[[Defence Equipment and Support]] |url=https://des.mod.uk/des-sky-sabre-british-army-air-defence/ |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="skysabreoperational">{{cite news |date=28 January 2022 |title=Sky Sabre enters UK service, replacing Rapier |work=[[Janes Information Services]] |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/sky-sabre-enters-uk-service-replacing-rapier |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref> During the same month, Sky Sabre's first deployment was announced to the Falklands replacing the existing Rapier missile deployment.<ref name="falklandsskysabre">{{cite news |date=27 January 2022 |title=Sky Sabre installed as 16 Regiment Royal Artillery's new colours |work=[[BFBS]] |url=https://www.forces.net/news/sky-sabre-installed-16-regiment-royal-artillerys-new-colours |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>

In March 2022, the UK announced it would be deploying a Sky Sabre fire group to Poland to bolster [[NATO]]'s Eastern flank following the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]] dubbed Operation STIFFTAIL.<ref name="skysabrepoland">{{cite news |date=17 March 2022 |title=Ukraine war: UK deploying Sky Sabre ground based air defence system and 100 troops to Poland |work=[[Sky News]] |url=https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-uk-deploying-ground-based-air-defence-system-and-100-troops-to-poland-12568406 |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 March 2022 |title=uk-deploy-sky-sabre-missile-defence-system-poland-says-minister |website=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/uk-deploy-sky-sabre-missile-defence-system-poland-says-minister-2022-03-17}}</ref> On 13 March 2024, Minister of Defence [[Grant Shapps]] announced on social media that Operation STIFFTAIL would formally be extended.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shapps |first=Grant |date=13 March 2024 |title=The UK will always step up to defend our NATO allies when needed. That's why today we're extending the deployment of 100 British Soldiers and our Sky Sabre air defence system to keep Poland safe from growing threats and aggressive forces. |url=https://twitter.com/grantshapps/status/1767931765996339493 |access-date=15 March 2024 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref>

=== Poland ===
{{See also|David's Sling#SkyCeptor (PAAC-4)}}
The [[Polish Armed Forces]] had begun modernisation efforts for its air-defence capability in the 2010s with the development of its domestic ''Pilica'' system for short-range air defence, and the procurement of [[MIM-104 Patriot|Patriot]] (known as ''Wisła'' in Polish service) with [[PAC-3 MSE]] missiles for medium-range capabilities from 2017.<ref name=":22" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-03 |title=Report: Poland Seeks to Finalize $7.5B Contract for 8 Raytheon Patriot Batteries by November |url=https://executivebiz.com/2017/04/report-poland-seeks-to-finalize-7-5b-contract-for-8-raytheon-patriot-batteries-by-november/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=executivebiz.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The gap between these two systems would be filled by the new ''Narew'' system which would make up the bulk of Polish air defence assets.<ref name=":22" />

The CAMM family was selected to equip ''Narew'' in November 2021 with the intention being to equip the system with CAMM-ER.<ref name="poland">{{cite news |date=18 November 2021 |title=UK and Poland collaborate on multi-billion pound Polish air defence systems |agency=[[GOV.UK]] |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-poland-collaborate-on-multi-billion-pound-polish-air-defence-systems |access-date=19 November 2021}}</ref><ref name=":22" /> An urgent operational requirement and interim solution known as ''Mała Narew'' (small/little ''Narew'') was created in 2022 and would be equipped with the already in-production CAMM variant whilst also marking the beginning of both a technology transfer from MBDA to PGZ and the development of a CAMM training program.<ref name=":24">{{Cite press release |title=MBDA wins major Polish air defence contract  |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbda-wins-major-polish-air-defence-contract/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":23">{{Cite press release |title=PGZ and MBDA making rapid progress on "Mała NAREW" |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/pgz-and-mbda-making-rapid-progress-on-mala-narew/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":22" /> ''Mała Narew'' saw iLaunchers equipped with CAMM mounted onto Polish [[Jelcz]] vehicles, guided by SOŁA radar stations and integrated with a Polish command system.<ref name=":23" /> On 4 October 2022, the first fully operational unit of ''Mała Narew'' was handed over to the soldiers of the 18th Anti-Aircraft Regiment in [[Zamość]].<ref>{{cite web |date=3 October 2022 |title=Handing over little Narew in the presence of the Secretary of Defense of Great Britain |url=https://defence24.pl/sily-zbrojne/przekazanie-malej-narwii-w-obecnosci-sekretarza-obrony-wielkiej-brytanii |access-date=3 October 2022 |website=www.defence24.pl |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=4 October 2022 |title="Little Narew" in the 18th Anti-Aircraft Regiment |url=https://defence24.pl/sily-zbrojne/mala-narew-w-18-pulku-przeciwlotniczym |access-date=12 October 2022 |website=www.defence24.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Mała Narew saw the first live-firing of CAMM in June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poland successfully conducts first firing test of CAMM missile of Mała Narew Air Defense System |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_june_2023_global_security_army_industry/poland_successfully_conducts_first_firing_test_of_camm_missile_of_ma%C5%82a_narew_air_defense_system.html |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=www.armyrecognition.com}}</ref>

In April 2023, Poland signed a £1.9 billion contract with MBDA to manufacture of a total of 22 ''Pilica+'' air defence batteries, which at the time was the largest European short-range air defence acquisition programme in NATO. ''Pilica+'' would see the existing SHORAD missile and gunnery components of ''Pilica'' combined with a similar launcher arrangement as ''Mała Narew'' with CAMM to expand ''Pilica'' into a triple-layer system.<ref name=":24"/> The contract includes 44 launchers and 750 missiles, to be delivered from 2025 to 2029.<ref name=frindia-20230430>{{cite news |url=https://frontierindia.com/poland-is-preparing-to-repel-russian-missile-attacks-orders-camm-missiles-from-mbda-uk-for-e-2-15-billion/ |title=Poland is preparing to repel Russian missile attacks, orders CAMM missiles from MBDA UK for € 2.15 billion |last=Chacko |first=Joseph P |website=Frontier India |date=30 April 2023 |access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref> MBDA's press release also confirmed that the CAMM family would equip the Polish Navy's ''Miecznik''-class frigates, although there was at the time no mention as to which missile variant(s) (CAMM / CAMM-ER) would be integrated.<ref name=":24" /><ref name=":39" />

In July 2023, the UK and Poland with MBDA and PGZ signed agreements that formally began the joint development of the CAMM-MR which would be known as the "Joint/Future Common Missile" with the intention that it would be used by both British and Polish platforms such as on the ''Miecznik''-class frigates and possibly ''Wisła'' batteries.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":12" />

In November 2023, a more than £4&nbsp;billion ($4.9&nbsp;billion) contract was signed between MBDA and PGZ for the procurement of over 1,000 CAMM-ER missiles and over 100 iLaunchers to equip the forthcoming ''Narew'' batteries, in addition to further technology transfers agreements enabling licensed production of both the missiles and launchers within Poland.<ref name=":25">{{Cite press release |title=MBDA and Poland sign landmark NAREW project  |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbda-and-poland-sign-landmark-narew-project/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":26">{{Cite web |title=£4 billion UK-Poland air defence deal strengthens European security |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/4-billion-uk-poland-air-defence-deal-strengthens-european-security |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":27">{{Cite web |title=MBDA UK to bolster Poland's air defence system in US$5 billion deal {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/mbda-uk-to-bolster-polands-air-defence-system-in-5-billion-deal/ |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}</ref> It also confirmed that ''Narew'' would be integrated with the US's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) as was already the case with ''Wisła.''<ref name=":26" /><ref name=":22" /><ref name=":27" /> This is the biggest export contract for MBDA as well as between Poland and the UK.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pfeifer |first=Sylvia |date=2023-11-07 |title=UK signs £4bn air defence deal with Poland |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/58485e8c-e872-40a9-9b2d-c692f3cf2cc2 |access-date=2023-11-14}}</ref>

on 14 December 2023, the PGZ-''PILICA+'' consortium signed a $139&nbsp;million contract for the provision 44 iLaunchers and their parent [[Jelcz]] vehicles that will equip the 22 ''Pilica+'' batteries (two launchers per battery).<ref name=":36">{{Cite web |title=Vehicles ordered for Poland's PILICA+ short-range air defence system {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/vehicles-ordered-for-polands-pilica-air-defence-system/ |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}</ref>

On 20 December 2023, Poland signed a $782.5 million deal with the PGZ-''NAREW'' consortium for 24 mobile P-18PL long-range radars for use within both ''Narew and Wisła'' with the delivery of all systems expected to be complete by 2035''.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poland signs $782.5 million deal for long-range air defence radars {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/poland-signs-785-million-deal-for-long-range-air-defence-radars/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}</ref>

In late December 2023, while reporting on developments with the Miecznik-class frigates, Naval News confirmed that both CAMM and CAMM-ER would equip the three ship class.<ref name=":37">{{Cite web |last=Grotnik |first=Tomasz |date=2023-12-26 |title=Miecznik for EUR 3.6 billion - all frigates (fully) armed |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/miecznik-for-eur-3-6-billion-all-frigates-fully-armed/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 29 February 2024, The Polish Armaments Agency announced a $2.53 billion agreement for the delivery and formal integration of IBCS into both the ''Narew'' and ''Wisła'' systems.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poland to acquire IBCS for Wisla and Narew air-defence systems |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/poland-to-acquire-ibcs-for-wisla-and-narew-air-defence-systems |access-date=2024-03-02 |website=Janes.com |date=March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

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== Gallery ==
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==Operators==
[[File:CAMM users.png|thumb|upright=1.35|alt=Nations which use the CAMM.|Operators{{legend|#0000ff|Current}}{{legend|#333333|Future}}]]

===Current operators===

==== Ground-based air defence (Land Ceptor) ====
;{{POL}}
* [[Polish Armed Forces]] – The CAMM family was selected as the effector of Poland's domestic ''Narew'' short-range air defence system in November 2021.<ref name="poland" /> In April 2022, due to the deterioration of security caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the crisis on the border with Belarus, Poland purchased a small number of CAMMs for two air defence batteries as an interim solution known as Mała Narew (Little Narew).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adamowski |first=Jaroslaw |date=2022-04-14 |title=Poland will get a new air-defense system after the summer |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/04/14/poland-will-get-a-new-air-defense-system-after-the-summer/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":24"/><ref name=":23" /> In April 2023, it was announced that CAMM would be integrated into the existing [[PSR-A Pilica]] very short-range system to create the triple-layer Pilica+ (22 batteries with two launchers each)''.''<ref name=":24" /><ref name=":36" /> In November 2023, the Polish [[Polish Armaments Group|PGZ]] signed an agreement with the British MBDA to launch the production of CAMM-ER missiles in Poland with an order for over 1,000 missiles.<ref name=":25" /><ref name=":27" />
;{{UK}}
* British Army – The Sky Sabre air defence system armed with CAMM began entering service with the Royal Artillery in January 2022 replacing [[Rapier (missile)|Rapier]].<ref name="skysabreoperational" /><ref>{{cite web |date=1 May 2014 |title=MBDA's Advanced Air Defence System for the British Army Enters Assessment Phase |url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3298 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330224520/http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3298 |archive-date=30 March 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014 |publisher=MBDA Missile Systems}}</ref><ref name="auto" />

==== Naval-based air defence (Sea Ceptor) ====
;{{BRA}}
* [[Brazilian Navy]] – in 2014, Sea Ceptor was selected to equip the new [[Tamandaré-class frigate|''Tamandaré-''class]] frigates using a 12-cell mushroom farm.<ref name="BrazilSelectsCAMM">{{cite news |date=1 December 2014 |title=Brazilian Navy Selects MBDA's Sea Ceptor for Air Defense |agency=MBDA |url=http://mbdainc.com/brazilian-navy-selects-mbdas-sea-ceptor-air-defense/ |access-date=9 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gain |first=Nathan |date=2021-06-25 |title=Safran Paseo XLR sight selected for Brazil's new Tamandaré-class frigates |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/06/safran-paseo-xlr-sight-selected-for-brazils-new-tamandare-class-frigates/ |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=8 August 2024 |title=Presidente Lula acompanha lançamento da primeira fragata Classe Tamandaré|url=https://www.gov.br/planalto/pt-br/acompanhe-o-planalto/noticias/2024/08/presidente-lula-acompanha-lancamento-da-primeira-fragata-classe-tamandare|language=pt|website=gov.br}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=9 August 2024 |title=Fragata Tamandaré é lançada ao mar em cerimônia com presença de Lula|url=https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/politica/noticia/2024-08/fragata-tamandare-e-lancada-ao-mar-em-cerimonia-com-presenca-de-lula |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809201126/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/politica/noticia/2024-08/fragata-tamandare-e-lancada-ao-mar-em-cerimonia-com-presenca-de-lula |archive-date=9 August 2024|language=pt|website=Agência Brasil}}</ref>
;{{CHL}}
* [[Chilean Navy]] – in 2014, Sea Ceptor was selected to replace Sea Wolf on the Type 23 frigates (32-missiles). As of 2022, all three Frigates had been successfully upgraded with Sea Ceptor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.armada.cl/comando-de-operaciones-navales |website=Armada de Chile |access-date=15 November 2023 |title=Comando de Operaciones Navales }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monch.com/mpg/news/15-maritime/548-lockheed-martin-updates-chilean-frigates.html|title=Lockheed Martin Updates Chilean Frigates|website=www.monch.com|access-date=2 January 2017|archive-date=3 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103075312/http://www.monch.com/mpg/news/15-maritime/548-lockheed-martin-updates-chilean-frigates.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=12 August 2014 |title=MBDA: "Chile podría adoptar el misil Sea Ceptor en la modernización de sus fragatas tipo 23" |language=es |publisher=infodefensa |url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2014/12/08/noticia-chile-podria-adoptar-misil-ceptor-modernizacion-fragatas.html |access-date=12 January 2015}}</ref>
;{{NZ}}
* [[Royal New Zealand Navy]] – In 2013, Sea Ceptor was selected to replace the [[RIM-7 Sea Sparrow]] as part of a {{sclass|Anzac|frigate|0}} frigate system upgrade for {{HMNZS|Te Kaha|F77|6}} and {{HMNZS|Te Mana|F111|6}}.<ref name="NZSelectsCAMM">{{cite web | url=http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3144 | title=Sea Ceptor selected for ANZAC Frigate Update | publisher=MBDA Missile Systems | date=7 October 2013 | access-date=7 October 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330224520/http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3144 | archive-date=30 March 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The eight-cell Mark 41 launcher has been replaced by a 20-cell mushroom farm (20 missiles).<ref name=":28">{{Citation |title=Royal New Zealand Navy: Take a Tour of HMNZS Te Mana | date=5 December 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BFM2KEEfr8 |access-date=2023-11-12 |language=en}}</ref> The first live firing of Sea Ceptor occurred during HMNZS Te Mana's deployment between July and December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Not stated-->|date=2023-12-01 |title=New Zealand Frigate Marks first Sea Ceptor Missile Firing |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/new-zealand-frigate-demonstrate-new-missile-capabilities/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
;{{PAK}}
* [[Pakistan Navy]] – Latest naval variant Albatros NG system (CAMM-ER) was selected to equip its new [[Babur-class corvette|''Babur''-class corvette]] in March 2021, although this was not officially disclosed until April.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MBDA awarded first contract for its new Albatros NG system {{!}} Press Release |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/mbda-awarded-first-contract-for-its-new-albatros-ng-system/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":44">{{Cite web |title=IMDEX 2023: MBDA and PGZ partnership includes 'deep industrial cooperation' on CAMM-ER {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/imdex-2023-mbda-and-pgz-partnership-includes-deep-industrial-cooperation-on-camm-er/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PN-MILGEM Corvettes to be Armed with MBDA's Albatros NG NBAD System! |url=https://www.defenceturkey.com/en/content/pn-milgem-corvettes-to-be-armed-with-mbda-s-albatros-ng-nbad-system-4643 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.defenceturkey.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2021-06-13 |title=Pakistan Reportedly Launch Customer of Naval CAMM-ER |url=https://quwa.org/2021/06/13/pakistan-reportedly-launch-customer-of-naval-camm-er-2/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Quwa |language=en-US}}</ref> Two 6-cell mushroom farm modules (12 missiles) are located just aft of the main gun.<ref name=":47">{{Cite web |last=Blanquisco |first=Harvey |date=24 November 2023 |title=12 cells CAMM-ER VLS on Babur-class. |url=https://twitter.com/ChonkyBoi562/status/1727900314962170137 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref>
;{{UK}}
* [[Royal Navy]] – Sea Ceptor was officially declared "in service" with the Royal Navy in May 2018, replacing Sea Wolf on the Type 23 frigate (32-missiles). Sea Ceptor will also equip the [[Type 26 frigate|Type 26]] (48 missiles) and [[Type 31 frigate]]s (at least 32 missiles), and is to be integrated in 24 new silos on the [[Type 45 destroyer]]s, replacing Aster 15 on the destroyers in the process.<ref name="royalnavyservice" /><ref>{{cite web |date=16 September 2017 |title=National Shipbuilding Strategy |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/643873/NationalShipbuildingStrategy_lowres.pdf |access-date=26 June 2018 |publisher=GOV.UK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=£500m firepower upgrade for Type 45 destroyers |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/500m-firepower-upgrade-for-type-45-destroyers |access-date=2021-07-06 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref>

===Future operators===

==== Ground-based air defence (Land Ceptor) ====
;{{BRA}}
* [[Brazilian Marine Corps]] – AV-MMA is a Brazilian localised version of the CAMM originally envisaged to equip all three service branches via a common canister container, will equip the anti-aircraft version of the [[Astros II|Astros II MLRS]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=During |first=Nelson |date=2014-11-14 |title=MBDA e AVIBRAS anunciam projeto de Defesa Antiaérea de média altura |trans-title=MBDA and AVIBRAS announce medium range Air Defense project |url=http://www.defesanet.com.br/terrestre/noticia/17432/MBDA-e-AVIBRAS-anunciam-projeto-de-Defesa-Antiaerea-de-media-altura/ |access-date=2016-11-11 |publisher=DefesaNet |language=pt}}</ref>
;{{ITA}}
* [[Italian Army]] – CAMM-ER along with PCMI/X-TAR radar selected as Grifo (Griffin) to replace the [[Oerlikon GDF#Skyguard|Skyguard]] (Aspide).
* [[Italian Air Force]] – CAMM-ER along with Kronos radar selected as MAADS (Medium Advanced Air Defence System) to replace the SPADA (Aspide missiles) batteries.

==== Naval-based air defence (Sea Ceptor) ====
;{{CAN}}
* [[Royal Canadian Navy]] – Sea Ceptor was selected to equip the [[Canadian Surface Combatant]] as a [[Close-in weapon system|Close-In Air Defence System (CIADS)]] utilising a six cell ExLS complex (24 missiles).<ref>{{cite news |date=19 April 2021 |title=MBDA Confirms Sea Ceptor Order for Canadian Surface Combatant |newspaper=Naval News |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/04/mbda-confirms-sea-ceptor-order-for-canadian-surface-combatant/ |access-date=23 April 2021}}</ref>
;{{ITA}}
* [[Italian Navy]] – Albatross-NG (CAMM-ER) selected to replace the [[Aspide]] (Albatross) missiles.<ref name=":38" />
;{{POL}}
* Polish Navy – The [[Type 31 frigate|Projekt 106]] (Miecznik-class) frigates will be armed with CAMM and CAMM-ER missiles quad-packed into their 32-cell Mark 41 complex, with CAMM-MR expected to follow in the future.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-21 |title=Fregaty powstaną w oparciu o platformę AH140 |url=https://twitter.com/krzysztof_atek/status/1505956858472939528/ |website=Twitter |language=pl}}</ref><ref name=":24" /><ref name=":37" /><ref name=":39" />
;{{KSA}}
* [[Royal Saudi Navy]] – in February 2023, CAMM was selected to equip the [[Aegis Combat System]] on the [[Freedom-class littoral combat ship|Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC)]] over the [[RIM-162 ESSM]].<ref name=":31" /><ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=Saudi navy opts for MBDA SAM for Multi-Mission Surface Combatants |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/saudi-navy-opts-for-mbda-sam-for-multi-mission-surface-combatants |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=Janes.com |date=2 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref> 32 missiles will be quad-packed into the 8-cell Mark 41 complex.<ref name=":31">{{Cite web |last=Vavasseur |first=Xavier |date=2023-02-01 |title=MBDA Wins Contract To Supply CAMM to Royal Saudi Navy's MMSC |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/02/mbda-wins-contract-to-supply-camm-to-royal-saudi-navys-mmsc/ |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peruzzi |first=Luca |date=2022-10-27 |title=New developments for Saudi MMSC programme |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/lockheed-martin-new-milestones-and-developments-for-saudi-mmsc-programme |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> Janes reported that alongside the development of an in-country missile maintenance centre, Saudi Arabia was also looking at plans to locally produce both CAMM and CAMM-ER missiles.<ref name=":32" />
'''{{SWE}}'''
* [[Swedish Navy]] – On 16 November 2023, the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) signed a contract with MBDA to supply Sea Ceptor for the five [[Visby-class corvette|''Visby''-class corvette]]s, with installation beginning in 2025 with the first upgraded vessel expected in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visbykorvetterna får luftvärnsrobot |url=https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/visbykorvetterna-far-luftvarnsrobot/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.fmv.se |language=sv}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Sweden orders MBDA's CAMM air defence missile {{!}} Press Release |url=https://www.mbda-systems.com/press-releases/sweden-orders-mbdas-camm-air-defence-missile/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=MBDA |language=en-US}}</ref> Neither party disclosed contract value or the anticipated configuration of the system, however, the artist impression accompanying MBDA's press release appears to show intentions to fit a 9-cell ExLS complex forward of the flight deck for 36 missiles.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=NavyLookout |date=16 November 2023 |title=Another export success for the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM / Sea Ceptor). |url=https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/1725197190832775407 |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chuter |first=Andrew |date=2023-11-16 |title=Sweden orders MBDA missiles for its Visby-class fleet |url=https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/11/16/sweden-orders-mbda-missiles-for-its-visby-class-fleet/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aslam |first=Umair |date=2023-11-17 |title=Sweden Orders Sea Ceptor Air Defense System |url=https://defensetalks.com/sweden-orders-sea-ceptor-air-defense-system/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Global Defense Insight |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Potential operators ===
'''{{EGY}}'''
* [[Egyptian Armed Forces]] – As of 13 March 2023, Egypt was reportedly in talks with MBDA regarding a purchase of CAMM.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-13 |title=Egypt, MBDA, and CAMM air defense system talks |url=https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/61601-egypt-mbda-and-camm-air-defense-system-talks |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Tactical Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-14 |title=Egypt in talks with MBDA for procurement of CAMM air defense missile system {{!}} Defense News March 2023 Global Security army industry {{!}} Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 {{!}} Archive News year |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2023_global_security_army_industry/egypt_in_talks_with_mbda_for_procurement_of_camm_air_defense_missile_system.html |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Army Recognition |language=en-gb}}</ref>
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* [[Malaysian Army]] / [[Royal Malaysian Air Force]] - During the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition in [[Kuala Lumpur]], MBDA revealed that it was offering both EMADS and [[MICA (missile)|MICA-NG]] to meet a forthcoming Malaysian short-range air-defence requirement.<ref name=":49" />

=== Failed bids ===

'''{{FIN}}'''
* [[Finnish Army|Finish Army]] – MBDA pitched CAMM and CAMM-ER for the ITSUKO ground-based air defence program with iLauncher mounted onto a [[Volvo FMX|Volvo FMX 8x8]], and integrated with a Saab Giraffe radar.<ref name=":35">{{Cite web |last=Frisk |first=Corporal |date=2021-08-14 |title=Finnish Land Ceptor – MBDA Aiming High in ITSUKO |url=https://corporalfrisk.com/2021/08/14/finnish-land-ceptor-mbda-aiming-high-in-itsuko/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=Corporal Frisk |language=en}}</ref> [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems|Rafael]] and [[Raytheon]]'s [[David's Sling]] system was instead selected in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frisk |first=Corporal |date=30 November 2023 |title=Breaking: DavidsSling from RAFAELdefense and RaytheonDefense wins Finnish ITSUKO program for high-ceiling ground-based air defence system, beating runner-up BarakMX. |url=https://twitter.com/CorporalFrisk/status/1643572870876913666?lang=en-GB |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Finnish Navy|Finish Navy]] – MBDA pitched Sea Ceptor for the air defence requirements (ITO20) of the Squadron 2020 Corvette Program, later known as the four ships of the [[Pohjanmaa-class corvette|Pohjanmaa-class]] corvettes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tran |first=Pierre |date=2018-04-12 |title=MBDA is pitching its Sea Ceptor for Finland's sea-based weapons buy |url=https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2018/04/12/mbda-is-pitching-its-sea-ceptor-for-finlands-sea-based-weapons-buy/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref> MBDA lost to Raytheon with the [[RIM-162 ESSM|RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM)]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vavasseur |first=Xavier |date=2019-02-21 |title=Finland Procures ESSM for Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa-class Corvettes |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/02/finland-procures-essm-for-finnish-navy-pohjanmaa-class-corvettes/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
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* [[Spanish Navy]] – In May 2016, CAMM-ER was selected to equip the future [[F110-class frigate]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |title=Royal Navy unveiled Sea Ceptor and launched first user group at DSEI 2017 |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/royal-navy-unveiled-sea-ceptor-and-launched-first-user-group-at-dsei-2017 |access-date=2024-08-24 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> However, in 2018 this decision was overridden and Raytheon's ESSM Block II was instead chosen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sea Ceptor CAMM CAMM-ER SAM Missile System MBDA |url=https://www.seaforces.org/wpnsys/SURFACE/Sea-Ceptor-CAMM.htm |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=www.seaforces.org}}</ref>
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* [[Swiss Air Force]] –  On 30 April 2024, Switzerland's Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse) requested offers from three manufacturers, including MBDA, for a medium range air defence system for the Bodluv MR Programme. MBDA is reportedly offering CAMM-ER in competition against [[Diehl Defence|Diehl]] with a variant of the [[IRIS-T SL]] and [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]] / [[Raytheon]] with the [[NASAMS|NASAMS NG]]. All offers were to be provided by July 2024 with a decision expected in the third quarter 2024 and the financing and order to be planned with the armament program by 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PK |date=2024-04-30 |title=Demande d'offre pour le futur système sol-air de moyenne portée ! |url=https://www.avianews.ch/post/demande-d-offre-pour-le-futur-syst%C3%A8me-sol-air-de-moyenne-port%C3%A9e |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Avia news |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Offertanfrage an die Herstellerfirmen von Bodluv-Systemen mittlerer Reichweite übergeben |url=https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-100856.html |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=www.admin.ch}}</ref> <br>As of July 2024, [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]] / [[Raytheon]] and [[MBDA]] made the decision to not submit an offer for the ''Bodluv MR Programme''. [[Diehl Defence|Diehl]] therefore won the tender. Armasuisse will now enter in negotiation for the purchase of the system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Medium-range ground-based air defence – Kongsberg and MBDA will not submit offers |url=https://www.ar.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=101767 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[Anti-aircraft warfare]]
* [[List of missiles]]
* {{lwc|Hisar (missile family)|Hisar}}
* {{lwc|Barak 8}}
* {{lwc|MICA (missile)|VL MICA}}
* {{lwc|Umkhonto (missile)|Umkhonto}}
* {{lwc|VL-SRSAM}}
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== Notes ==
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.mbda-systems.com/camm-solution-maritime-superiority/camm-sea/ CAMM (MARITIME APPLICATION)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120202043813/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2012/January/30/120130-New-missile-system-to-shield-the-Fleet New Missile system to shield the fleet from air attack] Royal Navy (31 January 2012)
* [http://www.armyrecognition.com/british_united_kingdom_missile_systems_vehicles_uk/camm_common_anti-air_modular_missile_air_defense_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html CAMM Common Anti-Air Modular Missile air defense system on armyrecognition.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406114910/http://www.armyrecognition.com/british_united_kingdom_missile_systems_vehicles_uk/camm_common_anti-air_modular_missile_air_defense_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html |date=6 April 2023 }}
* [http://www.mbda-systems.com/camm-solution/camm-er/ CAMM-ER (MBDA Systems)]

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