S. Korea Seeks to Buy 6 U.S. Close-in Weapon Systems for Naval Ships

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is seeking to purchase six close-in weapon systems (CIWS) for its naval ships from the United States, U.S. congressional records showed Thursday. CIWS is a ship-based gun designed to detect and destroy short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft that have penetrated the outer defenses. The U.S. Department [...]