The Phalanx CIWS is a U.S. Navy radar-guided 20mm Gatling gun system designed as a ship's last line of defense against incoming missiles, aircraft, drones, and small boats. Development began in the 1970s by General Dynamics (later Raytheon) to counter sea-skimming anti-ship missiles; the Block 0 entered service in 1980 on USS Coral Sea, firing 3,000-4,500 rounds per minute with full radar search, track, and auto-engage capability. Upgraded versions like Block 1B added FLIR sensors for surface th
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The Phalanx CIWS is a U.S. Navy radar-guided 20mm Gatling gun system designed as a ship's last line of defense against incoming missiles, aircraft, drones, and small boats. Development began in the 1970s by General Dynamics (later Raytheon) to counter sea-skimming anti-ship missiles; the Block 0 entered service in 1980 on USS Coral Sea, firing 3,000-4,500 rounds per minute with full radar search, track, and auto-engage capability. Upgraded versions like Block 1B added FLIR sensors for surface th
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On this #TacticalTuesday, we’re highlighting CIWS! The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is a high-speed, radar-guided, 20mm Gatling gun that autonomously defends U.S. Navy ships from anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and asymmetric threats. #Phalanx #CIWS #NavalDefense #Lethality #USNavy | U.S. Navy
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On this #TacticalTuesday, we’re highlighting CIWS! The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is a high-speed, radar-guided, 20mm Gatling gun that autonomously defends U.S. Navy ships from anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and asymmetric threats. #Phalanx #CIWS #NavalDefense #Lethality #USNavy | U.S. Navy
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The Phalanx CIWS is the “last-ditch” defense of the world’s most powerful navies. Using a radar-guided 20mm Gatling gun, it creates a wall of steel to intercept incoming missiles and aircraft. Discover why this fully autonomous system is the final line between survival and disaster. #PhalanxCIWS #MilitaryTechnology #NavalDefense #GatlingGun #Engineering ModernWarfare Navy | Battlefield Classroom
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The Phalanx CIWS is the “last-ditch” defense of the world’s most powerful navies. Using a radar-guided 20mm Gatling gun, it creates a wall of steel to intercept incoming missiles and aircraft. Discover why this fully autonomous system is the final line between survival and disaster. #PhalanxCIWS #MilitaryTechnology #NavalDefense #GatlingGun #Engineering ModernWarfare Navy | Battlefield Classroom
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A powerful demonstration of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) during a live-fire test. The video shows the rapid-fire 20mm Gatling gun in action, engaging a target with incredible precision and speed. The Phalanx CIWS is a critical point-defense system used by naval vessels to destroy incoming missiles and aircraft. #Phalanx #CIWS, #Gatling #Gun, #Naval #Weapon, Live Fire Test, #Close-In Weapon System, #Military Technology, Navy, #20mm Cannon, Point Defense, Rapid Fire, Naval Warfare, Mi
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