shipboard weapon system
1Close-in weapon system — Phalanx CIWS A close in weapon system (CIWS), often pronounced sea whiz, is a naval shipboard point defense weapon for detecting and destroying at short range incoming anti ship missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses …
2Shipboard helicopter operations — is the use of techniques which allows operation of rotary wing aircraft from naval vessels. In the case of military vessels the operations also include tactics and associated weapons and troops. Landing a helicopter on the flight deck of what is… …
3Ship gun fire-control system — Mk 37 Director c1944 with Mk 12 (rectangular antenna) and Mk 22 orange peel Ship gun fire control systems (GFCS) enable remote and automatic targeting of guns against ships, aircraft, and shore targets, with or without the aid of radar or optical …
4Aegis Combat System — The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. It is both an integrated single ship system and a ship to ship network. The Aegis combat system is one of the most advanced and most capable defense systems… …
5target acquisition system — noun a shipboard system for the detection and identification and location of a target with enough detail to permit effective weapon employment • Hypernyms: ↑shipboard system …
6tactical weapons system — ▪ military technology Introduction system integrating tactical weapons with electronic equipment for target acquisition, aiming, or fire control or a combination of such purposes. Tactical weapons are designed for offensive or defensive use …
7Naval weaponry of the People's Liberation Army Navy — The People s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the naval branch of the People s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed forces of the People s Republic of China. The PLAN force consists of approx. 250,000 men and over a hundred major combat vessels,… …
8Halifax class frigate — HMCS Regina (FFH 334) Class overview Name: Halifax class frigate Builders …
9Phalanx CIWS — Phalanx (Block 1A) live fire test, USS Monterey (CG 61) Type …
10List of United States Navy ratings — From left to right: a Special Warfare Operator 1st Class and a Boatswain s Mate 2nd Class. United States Navy ratings are general occupations that consist of specific skills and abilities. Each naval rating has its own specialty badge, which is… …
