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Guardian of the Fleet: How the Phalanx CIWS Keeps Ships Safe

The Phalanx CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) is a naval defense system designed to detect and destroy incoming anti-ship missiles and other airborne threats. Widely deployed by the US Navy and other ...
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RTX's Raytheon awarded $205 million contract for continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System

System remains an integral part of ship self-defense for U.S. Navy LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (RTX) (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a $205 million contract ...
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First Ever Phalanx CIWS Test on HMS Queen Elizabeth

The HMS Queen Elizabeth has successfully conducted its first-ever test-firing of the Phalanx CIWS, a critical last line of ...
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Raytheon Gets $288M Contract Modification to Update Navy’s Close-In Weapon System

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) a $288 million contract modification to continue to provide conversion, system overhaul and upgrade services as well as related hardware for MK 15 ...