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Inside the Phalanx CIWS: How the US Navy’s Auto-Cannon Defends Against Missile Swarms
The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is the final shield between a warship and an incoming missile. Built around the legendary M61 Vulcan rotary cannon, it fires tungsten or depleted uranium ...
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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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