Raytheon receives $205 million contract to upgrade Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS)

Specifications:

Name:

Raytheon receives $205 million contract to upgrade Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS)

Location:

Japan

Company:

Raytheon Company

Estimated Cost:

$205 million

Source:

raytheon.mediaroom.com

Introduction:

Raytheon Company has received a contract of $205 million to provide Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) upgrade kits, support equipment and hardware spares to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

Features:

Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20 mm gun system that automatically acquires, tracks and destroys enemy threats that have penetrated all other ship defense systems.

"Phalanx provides the critical inner-layer of protection to sailors around the globe against threats that are continually evolving". Phalanx brings a proven solution against threats launched from land, sea or air.