To: tlb
The Silkworm was powerful enough to damage the ship's operating controls and the impact killed four sailors. So its not a weapon to be taken lightly. What it means is changes in the way the Israeli Navy operates off the Lebanese coast.
(Go Israel, Go! Slap Down Em Hezbullies!)
8 posted on
07/15/2006 4:30:47 AM PDT by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: goldstategop
"....What it means is changes in the way the Israeli Navy operates off the Lebanese coast...."
Yup. Wonder if Israel has the equivalent of Ohio Class submarines? Or even Los Angeles class?
The ability to target and strike while submerged is an awesome capability.
13 posted on
07/15/2006 4:35:21 AM PDT by
Victor
(If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert." -David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister)
To: goldstategop
What it means is changes in the way the Israeli Navy operates off the Lebanese coast. So Iran gave Hezbullah these arms to assure Hezbullah that they would not be shelled from the sea for very long.
To: goldstategop
Agreed but my comment does not suggest Silkworms be disregarded. Just that the discussion over the last several years would have led me to expect a clean kill, which didn't occur.
Meanwhile Fox now reports that Israel accuses Iran of providing the launch and support crew for the Silkworm.
20 posted on
07/15/2006 4:38:52 AM PDT by
tlb
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