Houthi missile caused US warship to activate final defense line, says report
OAN’s James Meyers
2:10 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024
Close Call: Houthi Missile Nearly Hits U.S. Destroyer
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East ramping up, a Houthi missile almost took out a U.S. destroyer causing it to rely on its last line of defense.
According to American officials, the terrorist group’s attack on Tuesday night against the USS Gravely came within a mile of the ship sailing on the Red Sea triggering its Close-In Weapons System, which is known as a last-line of defense.
The missile was so close that the USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer was forced to rely on its Close-In Weapons System for the first time since the terrorist organization began attacking months ago.
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers have this type of system equipped to perform close-range interceptions and destroy incoming missiles.
The U.S. Central Command reported that no injuries or damages to the warship took place.
Meanwhile, the terrorist group has launched over 30 missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea since November, which has caused massive disruptions to commercial shipping by way of water.
In response to the attacks, Britain and the United States have carried out strikes targeting Houthi missile sites in Yemen.
Additionally, the European Union announced they are launching a full naval mission in the Red Sea within the next three weeks to protect cargo ships from the Houthis.
“We are prepared for a long-term confrontation with the forces of tyranny,” Houthi commander Muhammad al-Attifi said in a statement earlier this week.
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What is the Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) and how does it work as a last-line of defense for naval ships?
Close Call: Houthi Missile Nearly Hits U.S. Destroyer
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East ramping up, a Houthi missile came dangerously close to hitting a U.S. destroyer, forcing the ship to rely on its last line of defense. According to American officials, the attack on the USS Gravely on Tuesday night in the Red Sea triggered the ship’s Close-In Weapons System (CIWS), which is known as a last-line of defense.
The missile came within a mile of the USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, prompting the use of the CIWS for the first time since the terrorist organization began attacking months ago. Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are equipped with this type of system designed to perform close-range interceptions and destroy incoming missiles.
Fortunately, the USS Gravely reported no injuries or damages as a result of the missile attack. However, the Houthi terrorist group has launched over 30 missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea since November, causing significant disruptions to commercial shipping.
In response to these attacks, the United States and Britain have conducted strikes targeting Houthi missile sites in Yemen. Additionally, the European Union has announced plans to launch a full naval mission in the Red Sea within the next three weeks to protect cargo ships from Houthi attacks.
“We are prepared for a long-term confrontation with the forces of tyranny,” stated Houthi commander Muhammad al-Attifi earlier this week.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about the safety of international waters and the potential for further destabilization in the region. As tensions continue to rise, it is crucial for nations to work together in finding diplomatic solutions and ensuring the security of commercial shipping routes.
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