CIWS

Noun

Meaning

CIWS (plural CIWSes)

(military) Acronym of close-in weapon system., such as Phalanx.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

TCPI is also covered in Electro Thermal Chemical Gun Technology Study by P. Diamond Feasibility The 60 mm ETC gun developed by the US Navy at FMC as an ETC CIWS proof of principle demonstrator. Source: Internet

The ship is equipped with two Phalanx CIWS and two SeaRAM for its defense. Source: Internet

This high-tech CIWS is manufactured by Oerlikon Defense and is one nasty little missile murderer. Source: Internet

Wishful thinking aside, the Kashtan's heavy hitting, long range, redundant punch takes the cake for the world's most deadly CIWS. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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