The US Navy just signed a New $247 million contract with Raytheon to build, upgrade, and overhaul the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (Phalanx CIWS), the last line of defense on American warships. The deal runs through 2030.
The announcement does not list the upgrades, but the pressure is clear: cheap drone swarms and fast attack boats are changing how warships defend themselves. In this video we break down the contract, what upgrades the Phalanx has already received, how the gun works, and where it falls short.
Source: The Navy Channel
