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[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Man, CIWS platforms are so cool.

[–] Eheran@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But no way it is that expensive. Maybe 1/10the of that.

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

About $3500/second in ammunition alone.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

They're also saving you money. You spend $1000 on ammunition to prevent the sinking of a $1 billion ship.