The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier is utilizing its advanced "Phalanx" Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) as a final line ...
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What makes the Phalanx CIWS the Navy’s last line of defense
It looks like a sci-fi prop — but it’s one of the most vital systems on a modern warship. The Phalanx CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) is the last line of defense, designed to shoot down missiles, drones ...
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The Phalanx CIWS - The US Navy's deadly R2D2
The Phalanx CIWS is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided weapon system designed as the last line of defence for sea- going vessels against incoming threats.
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