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State Department Approves Possible $45 Million Deal With Japan For Phalanx CIWS Conversion Kits

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, March 9th, 2018

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The State Department has approved a possible $45 million deal with Japan for conversion kits to upgrade its MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) from Block IB Baseline 1 to Block IB Baseline 2.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on March 5 of the foreign military sale (FMS).Japan has also requested support equipment, spare parts, software and logistical support services.“This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving…

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