US Navy UPGRADES Its Close-In Weapon — 75 Bullets a Second Against Drone Swarms

The US Navy just signed a New $247 million contract with Raytheon to build, upgrade, and overhaul the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (Phalanx CIWS), the last line of defense on American warships. The deal runs through 2030. The announcement does not list the upgrades, but the pressure is clear: cheap drone swarms and fast attack boats are changing how warships defend themselves. In this video we break down the contract, what upgrades the Phalanx has already received, how the gun works, and where it falls short. ✅ Subscribe to The Navy Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCEeYtzzrbaVz4SRH8PZdw?sub_confirmation=1 #USNavy #Phalanx #Weapon ------------------------------------------------------------- 📢 Disclaimer: This channel is exclusively intended for entertainment, informative, and educational purposes. The content herein does not reflect the official positions or policies of the US Navy or any other naval units from various countries. The appearance of visual material from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or other military sources neither implies nor constitutes an endorsement by the DoD or these organizations. Thumbnails may be exaggerated and the content might contain errors.