A 76 mm automatic gun could be effective, but its role becomes less distinct once missiles are available. The concern is that fitting it can mean going without a point-defence missile system. The preference is to keep several defensive layers, including a 40 mm or 57 mm gun and missiles. That combination retains the different capabilities wanted for close defence.
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A 76 mm gun and the preference for layered point defence
A 76 mm automatic gun attracts interest, but there is a concern that choosing it can mean omitting a point-defence missile system.