CAMM Missile

Full Specifications

CAMM Missile, Advanced Short Range Air Defense

The Common Anti Air Modular Missile (CAMM) is a modern short range surface to air missile developed to defend military forces, naval vessels, and critical infrastructure against a wide range of aerial threats. Designed to replace legacy air defense systems, CAMM combines advanced active radar guidance, soft vertical launch technology, and high maneuverability to engage fast moving aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, drones, and precision guided weapons.

Manufacturer

CAMM was developed by MBDA UK, a leading European missile manufacturer headquartered in the United Kingdom. The missile is the core interceptor for the British Army’s Sky Sabre air defense system and the Royal Navy’s Sea Ceptor naval air defense system. It has also been selected by several international operators due to its modular design and flexible integration across land and naval platforms.

Speed

CAMM reaches a speed of approximately Mach 3, allowing it to rapidly intercept maneuvering airborne threats at short to medium engagement distances. Its active radar seeker enables true fire and forget operation without continuous target illumination.

Range

The baseline CAMM has an operational interception range of approximately 25 kilometers, while the extended range CAMM ER variant reaches beyond 45 kilometers. The missile’s soft launch system ejects it vertically before the rocket motor ignites, reducing launch signature and allowing 360 degree engagement capability.

Cost / Price

The exact unit price of the CAMM missile is not publicly disclosed because procurement contracts vary by customer, support package, and launcher configuration. Industry estimates generally place the missile at approximately $1 million to $2 million per interceptor, depending on contract size and associated systems.

CAMM offers modern network enabled air defense capabilities, low maintenance requirements, rapid reaction time, and compatibility with distributed battlefield command systems. These features have made it one of the most capable short range air defense missiles currently in service with NATO and partner nations.