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[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Man, CIWS platforms are so cool.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago

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

[–] Eheran@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

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

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

About $3500/second in ammunition alone.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 hours ago

with how these contractors are, they could very well be paying 10x the price on every bolt, so that some money can exchange hands.