LIG Nex1 and Thales Netherlands have signed a MOU on MRO and performance improvement for ship-mounted core weapon systems at the “2022 Farnborough International Airshow” held in London, UK.

According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), LIG Nex1 has won the tender for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy CIWS-II program. The new close-in weapon system (CIWS) program will begin this month.

MKE (Makine Kimya Endüstri), a Turkish state-owned gun and ammunition manufacturer, unveiled an indigenous 76 mm naval gun and a 20 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS) at IDEF 2021...

The point defense missile systems (PDMS) developed by Turkey's two leading defense companies, Aselsan and Roketsan, were on display at the International Defense Exhibition and Fair (IDEF 21) in Istanbul, which took place between August 17 and 20.

LIG Nex1 has received the highest score in the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)’s preliminary evaluation process for its close-in weapon system (CIWS)-II program, according to the Seoul Economic Daily. This makes it likely that LIG Nex1 will be designated as the preferred bidder for the program.

Hanwha Systems unveiled its design for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)’s new CWIS-II program at MADEX 2021. It claims that the new design will provide a marked improvement over past systems.

Korean company LIG Nex1 unveiled its CIWS-II (close-in weapon system) design during MADEX 2021 naval defense exhibition currently held in Busan. LIG Nex1 is specialized in localized naval assets including sonars, sensors, missiles, and other assets for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).

Babcock has been awarded a two year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, for continuation of in-service support to the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS).

The United States' State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Republic of Korea (ROK) of two Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS). These will be fitted aboard the ROK Navy's first KDX III Batch II Destroyer.