"Phalanx provides the critical inner-layer
of protection to sailors around the globe against threats that are
continually evolving," said Rick Nelson, vice president
of Raytheon Missile Systems' Naval and Area Mission Defense product
line. "Thanks to its array of sensors, Phalanx brings a proven
solution against threats launched from land, sea or air."
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.
More than 890 systems have been built and deployed in navies around
the world.
Intended to enlarge Phalanx's keep-out range against
evolving anti-ship missiles, rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft and other
threats, SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Defense Systems use advanced Phalanx
Block 1B sensors and replaces the gun with an 11-round Rolling Airframe
Missile guide. SeaRAM is aboard the Independence-class of the U.S.
Navy's Littoral Combat Ships.
