The Phalanx CIWS is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided weapon system designed as the last line of defence for sea- going vessels against incoming threats. Colorado Area Evacuated ...

HMS Queen Elizabeth marks a major milestone with the successful test-firing of its Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for the first time. Designed to defend against incoming missiles and aerial ...

and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Phalanx is the only deployed close-in weapon system capable of autonomously performing its own search, detect, evaluation, track, engage and kill assessment functions.