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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Phalanx CIWS - Military Wiki
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 …
Phalanx CIWS - Wikiwand
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 …
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 …
Mk-15 Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) - Seaforces
The SeaRAM CIWS is a complete combat weapon system that automatically detects, evaluates, tracks, engages, and performs kill assessment against ASM and high speed aircraft threats in …