A close-in weapon system (CIWS /ˈsiːwɪz/ SEE-wiz) is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy...

The Phalanx CIWS (SEE-wiz) is an automated gun-based close-in weapon system to defend military watercraft automatically against incoming threats such as...

weapon station (RCWS), remotely operated weapon system (ROWS), or remote weapon system (RWS), is a remotely operated light or medium-caliber weapon system...

A laser weapon is a type of directed-energy weapon that uses lasers to inflict damage. Whether they will be deployed as practical, high-performance military...

A weapon, arm, or armament is any implement or device that is used to deter, threaten, inflict physical damage, harm, or kill. Weapons are used to increase...

Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (also called Centurion C-RAM) is a land-based variant of the U.S. Navy's Phalanx close-in weapon system, a radar-controlled...

and decoys, a Close-in weapon system, 2 autocannons and a helipad and helicopter hangar. The first of class, INS Eilat, was launched in February 1993...

directed-energy weapon (LDEW) in development for the Royal Navy. It was first unveiled to the public as a technology demonstrator in 2017 at the Defence...

This is a list of Active Royal Navy weapon systems. The 4.5-inch (114 mm) Mark 8 gun can be found on all the Royal Navy's frigates and destroyers and was...

platform is a fully distributed combat management system. It controls all platforms of attack and defence weapons, independently generates combat missions based...

the Phalanx Close In Weapon System (CIWS), and the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System. Mk 41 VLS is available in different versions that vary in size and weight...

ammunition is an all-weather-capable Turkish 35 mm dual barrel close-in weapon system (CIWS) developed by Aselsan. It is a CIWS variant of KORKUT Self-propelled...

meaning Land Shield) SPAAGM is a Chinese developed land-based close-in weapon system with counter rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) capability. LD-2000...

The Rheinmetall Sea Snake 30 mm is a close-in weapon system designed by Rheinmetall Air Defence AG for mounting on ships. It is based on the KCE30 30 mm...

subsurface (submarine-launched), and air-based weapon systems, in addition to associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements, and passive...

ESM, and Phalanx Close-in Weapon System. The current SDTS is the former USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964), now known as Ex-Paul F. Foster. In addition to being...

aircraft Close-in weapon systems on ship land-based short-ranged anti-aircraft guns or surface-to-air missile systems Active protection systems on tanks...

Goalkeeper CIWS is a Dutch close-in weapon system (CIWS) introduced in 1979. It is an autonomous and completely automatic weapon system for short-range defence...

The AAI CAWS (Close Assault Weapon System) is a prototype automatic shotgun—designed as a combat shotgun— produced by the AAI Corporation during the 1980s...

Koch HK CAWS (Close Assault Weapon System) Rifleman's Assault Weapon Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon Urban Assault Weapon This disambiguation...

sea-based platforms. Levent is designed to be used in a point defense system, namely close-in weapon system (CIWS), developed by Roketsan. Levent's first test...

management system. The total number of the ship's crew is 326. The vessel is armed with one Aselsan GOKDENIZ 35 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS) at the...

are trained in the repair, maintenance, operation and employment of weapons such as the Tomahawk missile system, the close-in weapons system, the 5"/54...

307-Sarafand (Attacker class Narwahl 15A. Canon de 20 mm modèle F2 M621 Close-in weapon system "Nexter M693 (F2) 20 mm cannon (France), Cannon". Archived from...

cannon, close-in weapon system. The "630" designation refers to the weapon's six gun barrels and their 30 mm caliber. The system is mounted in an enclosed...

ground force and will be used as a close in weapon system to defend against cruise missiles. 3rd Khordad – missile system with a range of 75 kilometers and...

The Heckler & Koch HK CAWS (Close Assault Weapon System) is a prototype automatic shotgun—designed as a combat shotgun—co-produced by Heckler & Koch and...

weapon against anti-ship missiles. As its name indicates, RAM rolls as it flies. The missile must roll during flight because the RF tracking system uses...

Systems Mk.38 Mk.3, or Aselsan SMASH, or MSI Defence DS30, all of which are already in service with the Philippine Navy; a gun-based close-in weapon system...

Sudarshan Close-in Weapon System, Indian Army May Follow Suit | Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerospace and defence in India". 19...