Welcome back to the Daily Aviation, as we explore several powerful maritime defense systems, from the Navy’s Phalanx Close In Weapon System to the Mk-45 five inch naval gun Any reproduction of this ...

It looks like a sci-fi prop — but it’s one of the most vital systems on a modern warship. The Phalanx CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) is the last line of defense, designed to shoot down missiles, drones ...