ESSM & CIWS TEST | Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) and the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile System (ESSM)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2021) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a live-fire exercise of the Mark 15 Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) and the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile System (ESSM) Mod 15 June 16, 2021. Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Video by Chief Petty Officer Stacy Laseter
Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet

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