CNN recently claimed that a Houthi-launched cruise missile came alarmingly close to USS Gravely in the Red Sea, marking the closest encounter with a Houthi attack.

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.

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has approved the development of a new close in weapon system for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. Known as the CIWS-II program, the new system will defend ROK Navy surface vessels against anti-ship missiles and fast attack craft.