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 …
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.
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, …
Close-in Weapons Systems: The last line of defense
When a threat is seconds from impact, the close-in weapon system provides Navy ships with a final line of protection. Created for automated responses that exceed human reaction times, …
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 …
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.
RTX Nabs $205 Million Contract To Keep Building Phalanx CIWS
Sep 8, 2025 · The Navy on Friday awarded RTX [RTX] a $205 million modification to continue procurement of the MK 15 Close-In Weapons Systems. The Defense Department contract …
Weapon System (CIWS) OVERVIEW General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces the 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun and ammunition handling system for the Phalanx …
Phalanx CIWS: everything you need to know about the Navy's …
This system, called the Phalanx CIWS (for Close-In Weapons System) has proven so effective that the US Army also uses the Phalanx system for counter-rocket, mortar, and artillery defense.
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 …