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All this to Nab Terrorists The US defence agency say by selling this hi-tech weapons system, the US was contributing to ``the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country``. Incidentally, it will be relevant here to note that the concept of Close in Weapon System (CIWS) came about during the India-Pakistan war of 1971 when a Pak sailor tried to protect Pakistan tanker, PNS Dacca, from the Indian anti-ship missile by firing at it. The reason for selling the weapons as stated by the US Defence Security Agency (accessed at www.dsca.mil) is that they `` will improve Pakistan’s ability to restrict the littoral movement of terrorists along Pakistan’s southern border and ensure Pakistan’s overall ability to maintain integrity of their borders``. www.observerindia.com /analysis/A336.htm   (1106 words)

armada international: 1/98-15 The self-defence anti-air weapons and associated radars fitted to many ships as a protection against anti-ship missiles are stand-alone systems, so the entire process of detecting and engaging a threat requires significant levels of manual intervention. All have powerful well-integrated air defence systems based on the SM-2 and Evolved Seasparrow missiles, plus a national choice of close-in weapon system. A total of 58 SSDS systems is planned – 48 will be installed on carriers and amphibious ships, while the remaining ten will be used for training and to support engineering development. www.armada.ch /98-1/page1-98_15.htm   (727 words)

Phalanx Raytheon Press Release - Multiple window display processor Raytheon's Phalanx Close-In Weapons System uses advanced radar and computer technology to locate, identify, and direct a stream of 20 mm armor-piercing projectiles to the target. August 8, 2002, Alameda, CA - The U.S. Navy and allied navies are enhancing their naval defense capabilities with the deployment of an advanced weapons system called the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), developed and manufactured by Raytheon Company. The Phalanx CIWS is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and gun system that provides ships with a "last-chance" defense against anti-ship missiles and other close-in-air and surface threats, including helicopters, surface mines, and terrorist aircraft that have penetrated other fleet defenses. www.rgb.com /en/News/ViewNews.asp?page=News/ApplicationStories/Phalanx   (833 words)

P90, FN Herstal, Five-seveN, Tokyo Marui, Triple Rail, Stargate, CQB, 5-7 x 28mm, P90TR These airsoft weapons (rifles, pistol, machine guns etc) are almost identical in look, feel and weight to the actual weapon, but they are heavily adapted internally to work with batteries or gas, and fire bb pellets. The standard bullpup P90 RD, using the red-dot sights, the P90 TR (triple rail) loadout, the TAC2 setup, the F2000 configuration; the FN Herstal P90 is a versatile individual weapon system. ‘P90 FN Herstal Close Support Weapon System (PIWS) ’ www.globalspot.net /p90   (867 words)

SoldierTech: The DREAD Weapon System The DREAD Weapon System is the brainchild of weapons designer/inventor Charles St. George. The weapon itself is called the DREAD, or Multiple Projectile Delivery System (MPDS), and it may just be the most revolutionary infantry weapon system concept that DefenseReview has EVER come across. It's DefenseReview's opinion that, if the DREAD Weapon System works as advertised, it will have a profound impact on U.S. infantry warfare capabilities. www.military.com /soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_DREAD,,00.html   (1759 words)

BARZAN (VITA) CLASS Weapons control is provided by the Signaal STING optronic director and the IRSCAN infra-red search and track system provides passive surveillance for the Goalkeeper close-in-weapon system. The close-in-weapon system is the 30mm calibre Goalkeeper from Signaal. The data system for the Exocet is the SEWACO from Signaal. www.defencejournal.com /dec99/barzan.htm   (944 words)

Weapons Weapons Department is made up of Three Divisions which are responsible for the Delivery Systems in support of any assigned mission. STG’s are responsible for the operations and maintenance of the most advanced Undersea Warfare combat system in the U.S. Navy the AN/SQQ-89(V)4 sonar suite. CIWS - The system provides final defense against Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCM). www.surfpac.navy.mil /Milius/html/weapons.html   (685 words)

Weapons Test The Phalanx Close-in Weapon System is the U.S. Navy's last line of defense against airborne threats to the fleet. It is a fast-reaction, rapid fire, computer controlled radar and gun system capable of operating in an all-weather, closed in environment. At watch on the helm is a remote control system and outboard motors propel the ship at less than exhilarating speed, but the Ex Stoddard has continued to go in harms way, facing threats that were not even conceived of when she slipped down the waves for the first time. www.ussstoddard.org /weaponstest.html   (911 words)

RIM-116 RAM System The SEA RAM Anti-Ship Missile Defense System under development by RSC and RAMSYS is an evolved Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) comprising key attributes of both the existing Phalanx CIWS and the RAM Guided Missile Weapon System. The combat direction system employs the existing Mk 23 target acquisition system (TAS) radar and the AN/SLQ-32(V) electronic warfare support sensor together with threat evaluation and weapons assignment software resident in the Mk 23 TAS to accomplish threat detection, correlation, evaluation, and engagement. RAM weapon systems are integrated with the AN/SWY-2 combat system on certain ships and as part of the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) on other ships (LSD-41 class ships at this time). navysite.de /launcher/ram.htm   (1107 words)

Mk-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System These new weapons were designated as "Close-in Weapon System" (CIWS). That was important since most of the weapons systems aboard the ships were hardly able to destroy an incoming missile flying low above the water. In fact, one was looking for a rapid-fire weapons system able to locate and destroy an incoming missile. navysite.de /weapons/phalanx.htm   (505 words)

HKPRO: The P46 Pistol According to the excellent Jane's Infantry Weapons, this handgun design commenced in 2002 as a follow on to the MP7 project, completing the HK Close Range Weapon System. Interestingly, the P46 "is fitted with a modular trigger system which allows a change of trigger/hammer configurations and trigger weights." Use with Brügger and Thomet suppressor is planned, and a longer threaded barrel and higher profile sights will be extant. The P46 is a self-loading pistol with a delayed blowback system, is fully ambidextrous, to include magazine, and slide release and features a MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) interface on the frame for mounting all the usual accoutrements. www.hkpro.com /p46.htm   (189 words)

MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS - pronounced "sea-whiz") is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides US Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. The unique closed-loop fire control system that tracks both the incoming target and the stream of outgoing projectiles gives CIWS the capability to correct its aim to hit fast-moving targets, including ASMs. Phalanx is a point-defense, total-weapon system consisting of two 20mm gun mounts that provide a terminal defense against incoming air targets. www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/weaps/mk-15.htm   (767 words)

CLOSE-IN WEAPON SYSTEM RADAR The entire combat system, including the sensors and weapons, is referred to as Quick Reaction Combat Capability (QRCC), with SSDS as the integrating element. The Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS - pronounced "sea-whiz") is a stand-alone, quick-reaction time defense system that provides final defense against incoming air targets. The primary advantage SSDS brings to the combat systems suite is the ability to coordinate both hard kill (gun and missile systems) and soft kill (decoys such as chaff) systems and to use them to their optimum tactical advantage. www.tpub.com /fcv2/19.htm   (886 words)

Engineering Students Put Phalanx on a Diet A group of five mechanical engineering seniors from the University of Arizona have trimmed the weight of a support structure for Raytheon's Phalanx Close-In Weapons System by about 30 percent. UA Engineering students have reduced the weight of a support structure for Raytheon's Phalanx Close-In Weapon System by about 30 percent. This model of the modified Phalanx system was constructed on a College of Engineering rapid prototyping machine. uanews.org /cgi-bin/WebObjects/UANews.woa/4/wa/EngrStoryDetails?ArticleID=9232   (376 words)

CIWS Three years ago I scratchbuilt a 1/32nd scale Close-In Weapon System and it placed second at the IPMS Nationals. (pronounced "see-wiz") is among the most unique of the many special purpose weapons designed since WW2. Rather, this is a blow-by-blow account of my build-up of the test kit. www.okclive.com /flagship/CIWS.asp   (1714 words)

Lanik 2.0 - Combat Guide In it, distance between the fighters is dictated by the reach of their weapons, which may be unequal and is always greater than in close combat. Weapons that are swung around receive a -3 penalty to attack, thrusting weapons a -1 and mixed weapons, like the longsword, a -2 penalty. The weapons, armor and steeds of a unit are the average of that of its warriors. www.xs4all.nl /~hecho/Lanik20/combat/lanik_combat_guide.htm   (1714 words)

MAPHILINDO - Home of the Detroit Pitbulls - Pekiti Tirsia Kali The Military EDGED-IMPACT WEAPON SYSTEM/CQC parallels military combat doctrine to locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire (Edged-Impact weaponry offensive and counter-offensive strikes) and maneuver (footwork and mobility) or repel the enemy& assault by fire and close combat. Trained in this complete system of Close Quarters Combat/CQC and armed with the Combat Bolo, the Force Reconnaissance Battalion leads the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in tactical operational capabilities. Combat marines and soldiers are armed with an array of edged weapons including the bayonet, bolo, entrenching tool, fighting knife, and the multitude of improvised weapons found on the battlefield. www.maphilindo.com /whoelse.html   (1648 words)

CG-47 Ticonderoga-class The ship's weapons include Standard Surface-to-Air Missiles (SM-1 and SM-2), Harpoon Surface-to-Surface Cruise Missiles, Phalanx Rapid-Fire Close-In Weapons Systems for self-defense against aircraft and missiles, the LAMPS Mark III "Seahawk" helicopter with her installed detection and engagement systems, 5" automated gun system, as well as torpedoes, both ship and helicopter launched. The AEGIS Weapons System was designed to defeat attacking missiles and provide quick reaction, high firepower, and jamming resistance to deal with the Anti-Air Warfare threat expected to be faced by the Carrier Battle Group during the Cold War. The AEGIS Weapons System is designed to defeat attacking missiles and provide quick reaction, high firepower, and jamming resistance to deal with the Anti-Air Warfare threat expected to be faced by the Battle Group. www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ship/cg-47-design.htm   (1648 words)

Pistola y Daga  or Handgun and Knife Pekiti-Tirsia is a system of complete strategies and tactics utilizing all close quarters weaponry(sword, knife, baton, empty hand), in all ranges, that provide protection from strikes and attacks, destruction of opponents weapons, and domination of any combat or self defense situation. Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is a close-quarter, in-fighting combat system against multiple opponents based on the use of the Blade. Today, Pekiti-Tirsia is trained and executed in combat and survival by military operators, law enforcement officers, and citizens across the free world. www.pistolaydaga.com   (378 words)

MidwayUSA - "Close Combat and Hand To Hand Fighting" Book by U.S. Marine Corps Addresses such issues as close combat fundamentals (unarmed offensive and defensive stances, knife fighting, etc), bayonet fighting, the linear in-fighting neutral overriding engagement program (LINE) and using weapons of opportunity. Provides the methodology and techniques used by Marines in their system of close combat. "Close Combat and Hand To Hand Fighting" Book by U.S. Marine Corps www.midwayusa.com /rewriteaproduct/771540   (210 words)

List of modern weapons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phalanx 20 mm close in weapon system in United States Navy service as the Mk 15 Phalanx Sniper Weapon System in service with the United States Army as the M24 SWS List of all weapons currently in development, production, or significant service in the world. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_modern_weapons   (1364 words)

* Close Combat - (Game): Definition A new realistic combat system simulates the advantages and disadvantages of close combat, range attack and magic and the combination of them in an unseen way, so that the key to win lies not only in the strenght but also in the tactical combination of your units. The game features British, America n, Russian, and German WWII weapons that include rifles, grenades, submachine guns, and pistols, and players may use their weapons in different ways: shooting, aiming and swinging when in close combat. Close combat in tight spaces against stronger enemies will usually be deadly thanks to the decrease in mobility - the closer you are, the less room there is to avoid danger with evasive strafing and dash jumps. en.mimi.hu /game/close_combat.html   (1364 words)

Mac OS X Developer Profile: Laminar Research I want my program to work on more than one operating system without the operating system changing it in any way.” For Austin Myers, President of Laminar Research, choosing to develop first on the Macintosh allows his X-Plane flight simulator program to be virtually platform-independent, able to move effortlessly from development on Mac OS X to deployment on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. “It really is what has made X-Plane possible, especially the fact that it is fast, close to the metal for speed, and cross platform. developer.apple.com /business/macmarket/laminar.html   (1057 words)

Pentagon Report Lambasts Missile Shield Evaluation The report is scathing about the increasing failure to test weapons systems properly, an issue at the centre of the argument about the government's plan to erect a multibillion dollar missile defence shield to protect the US and its allies from attacks by "rogue states". Service chiefs are cutting too many corners and taking too many risks in their efforts to bring expensive new weapons systems into operational use before they have been properly tested, it concludes. It makes it clear that the armed forces' desire to bring modern hi-tech weapons on stream is consistently running ahead of the proof that they can actually do the job for which they are intended. commondreams.org /headlines01/0307-02.htm   (835 words)

MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS - pronounced "sea-whiz") is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides US Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. As a defensive weapon, the Close In Weapons System (CIWS) has special significance for Navy ships and their crews. Phalanx is a point-defense, total-weapon system consisting of two 20mm gun mounts that provide a terminal defense against incoming air targets. www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ship/systems/mk-15.htm   (835 words)

" The Truth is outhere" : An X-FILES Unofficial Table-Top Role Playing Game, using the M12 Rules System. Role Playing Games : "Over the Edge" and "Conspiracy X" deal with universe close to "The X-Files", but some difference make them suitable for totally different campaign and story. My particular sources and inspiration for the rules of this game was "Prime directive", "La compagnie des glaces", "Amber", "In Nomine Satanis/Magna Veritas (the French original version)", "Trauma" for some informations about weapons, and some list of skills and discussion about Role Playing I read on some really interesting sites on the Internet. Also at this period, I begin to use my really long role playing experience and my extensive knowledge of more than 50 different rule systems from various English, French and even German or Swedish Role Playing Game to try to write my own creation. perso.dixinet.com /quatrieme.frontiere/xfiles1.htm   (835 words)

BBC News UK UK base 'is Star Wars station' A United States satellite station in northern England is being used for a 'Star Wars' weapons system, a BBC documentary has alleged. The BBC's Close Up North highlighted the work at controversial RAF Menwith Hill, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, claiming facilities at the station, which is leased to the US National Security Agency, now include the Space Based Infra Red System (SBIRS). The term Star Wars was first applied to defence systems during Ronald Reagan's time as US president. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/227599.stm   (334 words)

dd975.htm Modifications that were made incuded improvement of her survivability, the addition of two Close In Weapons Systems (CIWS), improved passive sonar listening capability, and addition of the Target Acquisition System (TAS) and the SLQ 32 and SRBOC Electronics Warfare Systems. Her guns, anti-submarine warfare and missile fire control systems are intergrated into the Naval Tactical Data System, prividing quick and accurate employment of her weapons systems. Following the installation of an advanced towed array sonar system in 1987, O'BRIEN conducted experimental sonar evaluations, advanced ASW tactics development and carrier battle-group operations in the Northern Pacific and Bering Sea. www.koolpages.com /obrien/dd975.htm   (334 words)

Military/Veteran Glossary, Terms and Abbreviations A CLOSE-IN WEAPONS SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTOMATIC, AUTONOMOUS TERMINAL DEFENSE AGAINST THE ANTI-SHIP CRUISE MSL THREAT. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES SELF-CONTAINED SEARCH & TRACK RADARS, WEAPONS CONTROL & 20-MM M61 GUN FIRING SUB-CALIBER A DEVICE INCLUDED IN OR ATTACHED TO A NUCLEAR WEAPON SYSTEM TO PRECLUDE ARMING &/OR LAUNCHING UNTIL THE INSERTION OF A PRESCRIBED DISCRETE CODE OR COMBINATION. hometown.aol.com /usmilbrats/glossary/p.htm   (334 words)

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