Naval fleets are vital to maintaining global military power, and protecting these fleets from aerial threats is crucial. This is where Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) come into play—specialized ...

The Top 5 CIWS in the world are incredibly advanced, incorporating cutting-edge technology like radar tracking, targeting systems, and high-speed projectiles to ensure the safety of naval vessels.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2018) A Phalanx 20 mm close-in weapons system (CIWS) is fired aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway conducting routine training ...