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Friday, February 2, 2024

Houthi missile got so close to US warship, it triggered last line of defense: report

Houthi missile got so close to US warship, it triggered last line of defense: report

"...The missile got so close, in fact, that the USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was forced to rely on it Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) for the first time since the Houthis began their assault on military and cargo ships in November, the officials added.

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are equipped with the system as a last-line of defense against..."

Reference: nypost.com .