Anti-air warfare
The SM-6 missile delivers on its initial mission to provide anti-air warfare support to the U.S. Navy by engaging manned and unmanned aircraft and cruise missiles.
The SM-6® missile is three missiles in one. It's the only combat-proven weapon that can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and ballistic missile defense or sea-based terminal missions.
The Navy’s signature system fuses the most advanced missile technology available into a modern weapon. And because it offers navies more flexibility in limited deck space, SM-6 enables the U.S. and its allies to support more missions with existing surface forces.
SM-6 effectors are the result of decades of work by Raytheon rocket scientists who have developed technology that is trusted to protect our country and warfighters at sea and on land. The design leverages investment from multiple services in common surface-to-air, air-to-air, and strike technology which reduces lifecycle costs and delivers more robust capability for all launch platforms.
Sophisticated multi-mission capabilities
Ballistic missile defense
SM-6 has demonstrated the ability to intercept ballistic missiles in their final phase of flight, providing a key element of layered ballistic missile defense.
Anti-surface warfare and strike
The SM-6 missile has demonstrated the ability to hit a surface target, and it can strike from any ship or location, supporting the Navy’s pursuit of sea control.
Versatile multi-platform firepower
Ground
SM-6 is paired with the U.S. Army’s Typhon launcher system as part of a “Mid-Range Capability” battery for extended range, anti-ship capability from a land-based mobile firing platform.
Air
The SM-6 AIM-174B Air Launch Capability (ALC) pairs the advanced shipboard missile with the Navy's F/A18 Super Hornet to provide a formidable long-range air-launched capability to address warfighter needs.
Sea
Deployed from U.S. Navy ships, the combat-proven Standard SM-6 provides an over-the-horizon offensive and defensive capability leveraging the time-tested Standard Missile airframe and propulsion system.
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