Key insights

• ⚔️ Felling CIWS is a close-in weapon system effective against drones, missiles, and fast boats, used by the United States Navy
• 🚢 Phalanx and RAM are powerful naval defense systems often paired together for maximum effectiveness
• 🇵🇱 Poland developed a Counter UAV system using radar and a 12.7mm machine gun with special cameras
• 🛡️ Rhine metal is developing advanced air defense systems like Sky Shield and Sky Ranger with powerful weaponry and precision targeting capabilities
• 💥 CRAM is a defense system effective against rocket and mortar attacks, and can operate in the dark
• 🎯 C-RAM is part of a comprehensive defense system with testing ensuring minimal collateral damage, driven by investment in specialized defense systems for drones

Q&A

• How are new threats from drones driving defense system investments?

  New threats from drones are driving investments in specialized defense systems, with advanced weapons like the C-RAM being part of a comprehensive defense system. Regular testing is conducted to ensure minimal collateral damage from these defense systems.

• What is the CRAM defense system?

  The CRAM (Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar) is a defense system designed to protect land-based targets from incoming missiles and other attacks. It uses high explosive incendiary Tracer ammo, can be assembled in the field, is effective against rocket and mortar attacks, and can operate in the dark.

• What advanced air defense systems is Rhine metal developing?

  Rhine metal is developing advanced air defense systems, including a fully contained air defense system known as Sky Shield, equipped with a mobile 35mm revolver gun and powerful optics and sensors. Additionally, Rhine metal is working on a compact air defense system called Sky Ranger, equipped with a 35mm revolver gun for short-range defense against drones, offering a combination of firepower and precision in a fast tank-like vehicle with off-road capabilities.

• How does the U.S. Navy combat the growing drone threat?

  The U.S. Navy has continuously updated its defense systems to combat guided missiles and drones. Additionally, Poland has developed a Counter UAV system using radar and a 12.7mm machine gun with special cameras to address the growing drone threat.

• What are Phalanx and RAM?

  Phalanx is a naval defense system that uses armor-piercing rounds for ship defense, while RAM is a fast and accurate surface-to-air missile system. These two systems are often paired together for maximum effectiveness.

• How effective is the Felling CIWS?

  The Felling CIWS is highly effective against incoming missiles, fast boats, and other threats, and it is extensively used by the United States Navy.

• What is Felling CIWS?

  Felling CIWS is a close-in weapon system used on ships to detect and counter various threats such as drones, missiles, and fast boats. It is equipped with a powerful Vulcan Cannon and has a maximum firing range of up to six thousand yards.

• 00:03 Military warfare has become more automated with increased use of drones, leading to the need for new defense systems like the Felling CIWS, which can detect and counter various threats including drones, missiles, and fast boats.
• 02:31 The Phalanx and RAM are powerful weapons used in naval defense. Phalanx uses armor-piercing rounds for ship defense, while RAM is a fast and accurate surface-to-air missile system. They are often paired together for maximum effectiveness.
• 05:06 The U.S Navy has installed defense systems on its vessels for years, with continuous updates to combat guided missiles and drones. In response to the growing drone threat, Poland has developed a Counter UAV system using radar and a 12.7mm machine gun with special cameras.
• 07:15 Defense company Rhine metal is developing advanced air defense systems, including a fully contained air defense system known as Sky Shield and a compact air defense system called Sky Ranger, both equipped with powerful weaponry and precision targeting capabilities.
• 09:29 The CRAM is a defense system designed to protect land-based targets from incoming missiles and other attacks. It uses high explosive incendiary Tracer ammo and can be assembled in the field. The system is effective against rocket and mortar attacks and can operate in the dark.
• 12:26 Advanced weapons like the C-RAM are part of a comprehensive defense system, with testing ensuring minimal collateral damage. New threats from drones are driving investment in specialized defense systems.