A close-in weapon system (CIWS / ˈ s iː w ɪ z / SEE-wiz) [1] is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted on a naval ship.

The Rheinmetall Oerlikon Millennium Gun or Rheinmetall GDM-008 is a close-in weapon system designed by Rheinmetall Air Defence AG (formerly known as Oerlikon Contraves) for mounting on ships. It is based on the 35/1000 revolver gun land-based air defense system and uses Advanced Hit Efficiency And Destruction (AHEAD) ammunition.

MANTIS Air Defence System[1] (Modular, Automatic and Network Capable Targeting and Interception System), formerly titled NBS-C-RAM (Nächstbereichschutzsystem Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar), is a very short range air defence protection system of the German Air Force, intended for base-protection. [citation needed] .

Coupled with state-of-the-art ammunition technology, the Millennium air defence system and the innovative SeaSnake weapon systems (CIWS), as the successor to the light naval gun with, among other things, an ABM function, make an important contribution to the self-defence of naval units against close-range air-sea and land targets.

Apr 27, 2014 · From automated cannons that literally shred their target to pieces, to extremely agile missile systems, Close-In Weapon Systems are a vessel's last line of defense against anything hostile...

Rheinmetall's naval air defence systems integrate all the benefits of our ground-based air defence systems. Oerlikon Millennium Gun, Oerlikon Searanger and Oerlikon Seaguard are specially adapted for layered naval air defence tasks. In an anti-surface role, the Millennium Gun is a fast and powerful effector.

The SeaSnake is a remote-controlled, semi-automatic, between single shot and manually adjustable bursts stabilized CIWS defense system with an optional integrated (length&cadence) or the selection of system assistance in or detachable E/O sensor unit on a stabilized pan and tilt automatic mode.

The Rheinmetall Oerlikon Millennium Gun or Rheinmetall GDM-008 is a close-in weapon system designed by Rheinmetall Air Defence AG (formerly known as Oerlikon Contraves) for mounting on ships. It is based on the 35/1000 revolver gun land-based air …

May 11, 2016 · The German Navy, has chosen a common pattern for her warships the last decades: two CIWS (i.e. RAM launchers), one above and behind the main gun (B-mounting position) and one above the helicopter hangar, and anti …

Aug 9, 2017 · Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) are the last line of defence for ships. While they were originally developed to protect against anti-ship missiles, the range of threats have evolved over the past decades, driving changes in CIWS architecture.

The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a small, lightweight, infrared homing surface-to-air missile in use by the German, Japanese, Greek, Turkish, South Korean, Saudi Arabian, Egyptian, Mexican, UAE, and United States navies.

CIWS: The Last-ditch Defence by Kelvin Fong Based on the hit probability, Millennium can defeat anti-ship missiles at ranges three to four times greater than those achieved by conventional CIWS. The stealth-design gun mount carries 252 rounds of 35mm ammunition in a magazine inside the cupola. This allows it to engage ten anti-ship missiles or ...

Dec 2, 2020 · The German ministry of defense (MoD) announced this morning that the MKS180 frigate program has been renamed "Fregatte Klasse 126" or F126, which is in line with the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) typical designation for frigates.

Feb 12, 2018 · Close-In Weapons Systems are effectively the ‘last line of defence’ for naval vessels. CIWS have evolved in recent years as the immediate threats to ships have grown more complex, with new avenues of development in the area for companies and navies alike.

A close-in weapon system (CIWS), often pronounced sea-whiz, is point-defense weapon for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted shipboard in a naval capacity.

Jun 18, 2018 · Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) are effectively the ‘last line of defence’ for naval vessels. CIWS have evolved in recent years as the immediate threats to ships have grown more complex, with new avenues of development in the area for companies and navies alike.

The Phalanx CIWS (SEE-wiz) is an automated gun-based close-in weapon system to defend military watercraft automatically against incoming threats such as aircraft, missiles, and small boats. It was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division, [3] later a part of Raytheon.

Oct 16, 2023 · In October 2022, German Defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) awarded the RAM-System (RAMSYS) consortium a contract for supplying 600 rolling airframe missiles (RAM) Block 2B (RIM-116C), with deliveries to the German Navy starting in 2024.

Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is fire-and-forget Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for ship self-defence against Anti Ship Missiles (ASM), helicopters, aircraft and surface targets.

Jan 4, 2021 · The F126 frigate will be armed with a 127mm main gun with Vulcano extended-range precision ammunition. Other weaponry on board the warship will include MK41 vertical launch system (VLS) for ESSM Block 2 missiles, as well as naval strike missiles (NSM) and RAM close-in weapon system (CIWS).