[Gaffer]

The problem is the missile is pretty much in terminal mode, very fast,very high aspect angle, but still maneuverable and tracking. The high angle is pretty much in the handover angle for many of the multi-faceted radars and even the CIWS. I wouldn't wanna be on a carrier that was targeted by one depending on a nearby Arleigh Burke Missile destroyer to take it out.

[Carry_Okie]

I wouldn't wanna be on a carrier that was targeted by one depending on a nearby Arleigh Burke Missile destroyer to take it out.

The only effective defense I can conjure would be a laser.