Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Proves Critical Efficiency in Shielding U.S. Warships

On May 5, 2025, Raytheon RTX officially confirmed that its Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) successfully intercepted a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile on January 30, 2025, just seconds before it could strike the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely in the Red Sea. This announcement, accompanied by a video testimony, provides a rare insight into the system's effectiveness during current U.S. maritime security operations near Yemen. Phalanx has repeatedly proven its value as the Navy’s final protective barrier, and in this case, it directly saved over 300 sailors. In a region increasingly marked by missile threats, the system's autonomous and immediate response capacity confirms its continued relevance in naval warfare. Read more.

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The Phalanx CIWS is a self-contained, rapid-response defense system integrating radar-guided tracking and a 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun capable of neutralizing incoming missiles and aircraft at close range (Picture source: Raytheon)

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