Posted on 10/06/2012 9:56:30 AM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
An unmanned aircraft was shot down by the Israeli air force Saturday after it crossed the southern region of the country, Reuters reported.
The report said it is unclear where the aircraft originated. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tells Fox News the unmanned aircraft did not depart from the Gaza strip.
The aircraft flew over Israel for less than thirty minutes and did not carry any explosives on board, sources told Fox News. IDF spokesperson Yoav Mordechai said the aircraft was monitored and accompanied by fighter planes throughout its flight and it was possible to shoot it down at any stage.
Israel radio reported that it appeared to be an intelligence gathering drone.
Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich said Israeli systems on the ground alerted the air force to the drone Saturday morning.
Leibovich said the operation was successful and the military was in control throughout.
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Here is the video of the shoot down:
http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?id=286845
Yup ... they can ... and will, if need be.
Outstanding!
For a moment, reminded me of a Spitfire against a V-1.
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