Caribbean Sea (July 25, 2012) - Sailors load the Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) and the CIWS is fired during a live ...
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 ...