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 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 Close-In Weapon System Proves Critical Efficiency in …
On May 5, 2025, Raytheon RTX officially confirmed that its Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) successfully intercepted a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile on January 30, 2025, just …
Weapon System (CIWS) OVERVIEW General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces the 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun and ammunition handling system for the Phalanx …
U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized CIWS Systems as Threats Evolve
Apr 17, 2025 · BAE Systems is pitching its Bofors 40 Mk 4 as a Palletized CIWS System for counter-UAS, counter-USV, and point-defense missions.
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 …