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U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $205 Million to Sustain and Modernize Phalanx CIWS Through 2029

The deal reflects the fleet’s ongoing dependence on Phalanx as its autonomous last-line defense.

MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Rafael Peralta engages in live fire exercise with Phalanx CIWS. Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead.

Overview

  • Raytheon received a $205 million contract modification covering upgrades, conversions, overhauls, and related equipment for the MK 15 Phalanx system.
  • Work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky, and other U.S. sites with completion scheduled for January 2029.
  • Raytheon executive Barbara Borgonovi called Phalanx the Navy’s last line of defense in a statement marking the award.
  • The Block 1B variant adds a stabilized electro‑optical/infrared sensor and control features to counter fast surface craft, helicopters, and drones.
  • The rapid‑fire, radar‑guided system mounts an M61A1 20mm Gatling gun rated up to 4,500 rounds per minute, and it has an operational record that includes USS Gravely’s January 2024 missile interception in the Red Sea.