Close-in weapon system - Wikipedia
A close-in weapon system (CIWS / ˈsiːwɪz / SEE-wiz) [1] is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have …
Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) - Navy Ship Defense
The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) defends navy ships against a variety of anti-ship threats.
Phalanx CIWS Close-in Weapon System In Action - US Navy's …
The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) was developed as the last line of automated weapons defense (terminal defense or point defense) against anti-ship missiles (AShMs), …
Phalanx Weapon System | Raytheon - RTX
On land, the U.S. Army uses it to detect and counter rocket, artillery and mortar systems. The Phalanx weapon system carries out functions usually performed by multiple systems: search, …
R2D2 with Attitude: The Story of the Phalanx Close-In Weapons
Phalanx is a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) designed as a last chance, point defense, automated gun system designed to destroy in-bound anti-ship cruise missiles. Phalanx is a …
Navy Fact File: Phalanx Weapons System
Background: The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) underwent operational tests and evaluation onboard USS Bigelow in 1977, and exceeded maintenance and reliability …
MK 15 - Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) - United States …
Sep 20, 2021 · Fast-reaction, detect-through-engage, radar guided, 20-millimeter gun weapon system. MK 15 Phalanx CIWS provides ships of the U.S. Navy with an inner layer point …
the Phalanx close-in weapon system in focus - Navy Lookout
Aug 10, 2020 · The ubiquitous Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) provides warships a last line of defence against missiles, aircraft and small boats. Upgraded over time, it has been in …
Close-in weapon system | Military Wiki | Fandom
A close-in weapon system (CIWS), often pronounced sea-whiz, is point-defense weapon for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have …
Phalanx CIWS - Wikipedia
The CIWS is designed to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria, its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern ASMs, from 1 to 5 …