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To: Cobra64

My bad - TDMA (too many darn acronyms)

Tactical high energy laser - zaps these rockets like a big, well, bug zapper.

See http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/missile_systems/systems/THEL.html

http://www.defense-update.com/directory/THEL.htm

The IDF has these things, I don't know why they won't use 'em....

12 posted on 08/04/2006 11:15:03 PM PDT by ASOC (The phrase "What if" or "If only" are for children.)

To: ASOC

Don't forget JAFA (Just Another ____ing Acronym)

15 posted on 08/04/2006 11:25:19 PM PDT by GonzoGOP (There are millions of paranoid people in the world and they are all out to get me.)

To: ASOC

The IDF has these things, I don't know why they won't use 'em....

One theory is that the Israelis are not quite sure they'll work. Probing the enemy's defenses is high on Iran's priority list.

23 posted on 08/05/2006 3:59:52 AM PDT by browardchad

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