Iran at it again!!

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

Actually the Phalanx system has largely been replaced by a missile system. This of course provides better standoff as it can take out a cruise missile from a greater range it dose have the disadvantage of there not being a radar guided cannon which can take out an attacking small vessel.

Both systems are of course the last layer of defense. Of course they still have M2, M134, M240, Mk19, and what ever the Navy calls the hand operated 25mm Bushmaster cannon. Along with the DD that protect the CV which has entire weapons systems devoted to destroying surface craft. Whichis the biggest falisy of that exercise they just ignore the entire defense network. Not also counting the fixed and helio assets even the Seahawk can carry door gunners.

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Have read somewhere that these Phalanx and other near defense system could be replaced with Lasers

Markus
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