Apr 17, 2019 · Secretary-class cutters are suited for long-range, high-endurance missions, and for fulfilling the maritime security role, which includes drug interdiction, illegal immigrant interception, and fisheries patrol. Highly versatile and capable of performing a variety of missions, these cutters operate throughout the world’s oceans.

The Phalanx CIWS (SEE-wiz) is an automated gun-based close-in weapon system to defend military watercraft automatically against incoming threats such as aircraft, missiles, and small boats. It was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division, [3] later a part of Raytheon.

USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751) is the second Legend-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard. Waesche is named for Coast Guard Admiral Russell R. Waesche (1886–1946).

Phalanx is a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) designed as a last chance, point defense, automated gun system designed to destroy in-bound anti-ship cruise missiles. Phalanx is a design from General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division. …

The Coast Guard Yard Ordnance Shop received certification in 2017 from the U.S. Navy to refurbish the Gun Ammo Handling System (GAHS) of the MK15 Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS). The Coast Guard has nine MK15 systems fielded on the National Security Cutter fleet, and one training asset located at TRACEN Yorktown’s ET “C” School.

Every aircraft in the U.S. Coast Guard fleet in June 2024. From left: HC-130, C-27J, HC-144, C-37, MH-60T, MH-65. The Coast Guard operates about 210 aircraft. Fixed-wing aircraft, such as Lockheed HC-130 Hercules turboprops, operate from Air Stations on long-duration missions.

COAST GUARD HIGH ENDURANCE CUTTER (WHEC) 76MM WEAPON SYSTEM AT SEA (May 8, 2004)--An MK15, 20mm Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) onboard a U.S. Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter, is ready to take aim against air targets, on May 8, 2004. The CIWS is capable of firing 3,500 rounds per minute at airborne threats to the ship.

Dec 1, 2019 · Some of the Coast Guard's Hamilton class cutters bristled with Harpoon missiles at the end of the Cold War. Now the service is increasing its presence in dangerous waters far from home to help counter peer state threats such as China. Will new weapons be …

Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS - usually pronounced "see-whiz") are designed to engage anti-ship cruise missiles and fixed-wing aircraft at short range. Phalanx is the most numerous CIWS in the world and has been exported to many other countries.

Jul 7, 2011 · 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...