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CRAM incorporates closed-loop spotting technology for its radar systems, reducing the time required to acquire and track targets. This quick response time is essential in intercepting fast-moving projectiles, making CRAM an invaluable asset in combat zones.
A Naval Legacy: From SeaWiz to CRAM
The evolution of the CRAM system can trace its origins back to its naval counterpart, the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), commonly known as SeaWiz. The success of SeaWiz in defending naval vessels from incoming artillery fire and opposing gunboats inspired the development of a land-based variant that could serve similar functions on the ground.