Phalanx CIWS: The Last Defense, On Ship and Ashore

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This Phalanx story, along with Defense Industry Insider's cross-referenced materials on related platforms, includes the following resources:

• 7 pictures including numerous photos of the ship platforms and land platforms. Also, the link to a video clip of the weapon in action against a ship-side incoming missile
• Coverage of the land-based C-RAM models
• A chronology of events, contracts, competitions, international interests, deployment plans in active theaters, subcontractors and other items of interest extending back to 2004
• Cross reference to systems of similar function and purpose, as well as alternative configurations and uses
• Deep program references on systems employing the Phalanx, such as Australia's Hobart Class ships, the National Security Cutters, FSF-1, Littoral Combat Ship, LHA-R, and many others
• Additional readings

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