After more than four decades in service, the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, or CIWS, has become a well-known defensive feature on U.S. Navy and other allied warships, and has an unusual pop ...
These improvements give Phalanx the added ability to counter small high speed surface craft, aircraft, helicopters, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Phalanx is the only deployed close-in weapon system ...
Taiwan’s navy will receive 13 sets of Phalanx close-in weapons systems as part of a larger U.S. arms package. Taiwan has accepted a $286.6 million arms deal involving 13 sets of Phalanx close-in ...