type 45 destroyer receives vulcan phalanx 1b

Due to the continuing evolution of both threats and computer technology, the Phalanx system has, like most military systems, been developed through a number of different configurations. The basic (original) style is the Block 0, equipped with first generation solid state electronics and with marginal capability against surface targets. The Block 1 (1988) upgrade offered various improvements in radar, ammunition, rate of fire, increasing engagement elevation to +70 degrees, and computing. These improvements were intended to increase the system's capability against emerging Russian supersonic anti-ship missiles. Block 1A introduced a new computer system to counter more maneuverable targets. The Block 1B PSuM (Phalanx Surface Mode, 1999) adds a forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensor to allow the weapon to be used against surface targets.[11] This addition was developed to provide ship defense against small vessel threats and other "floaters" in littoral waters and to improve the weapon's performance against slower low-flying aircraft. The FLIR's capability is also of use against low-observability missiles and can be linked with the RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system to increase RAM engagement range and accuracy. The Block 1B also allows for an operator to visually identify and target threats.[11]
The U.S. is in the process of upgrading all their Phalanx systems to the Block 1B configuration. The Block 1B is also used by other navies such as Canada, Portugal, Japan, Egypt, Bahrain and the UK.[12]
In May 2009 the US Navy awarded a $260 million contract to Raytheon Missile Systems to perform upgrades and other work on the Phalanx. The work is to be completed by September 2012.[13]
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[thatguywiththeegg]

Now when it gets an anti-ship capacity things will really look up. "Fitted for but not with" is a joke.

[ROOSTER1067]

@thatguywiththeegg i know we are in difficult times even if they could re-use the harpoons from the four recently decommissioned type 22 frigates it would be better then nothing.unless they are to old or past there best

[TyphoonDelta1]

Nice addition to a great ship..

[ROOSTER1067]

@TyphoonDelta1 yes i could not agree more ,why have such a expensive ship then leave vulnerable to small crack pot nation to have a pop at it