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Originally Posted by Delgard
Yes, the CIWS is capable, except when overwhelmed. How many CWIS batteries does a Fig, CLS, or DDG have on board? (one)
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The Ticonderoga Class CG has 2 CIWS onboard, the Burke Class DDG has 1. Individually they can be overwhelmed, but part of a battlegroup they form overlapping fields of fire. But the Phalanx isn't it's only form of anti-missile defence. There's also the surface to air missile compliment that can engage aircraft as well as other missiles.