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Israel upgrades Arrow 2 anti-missile system
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Published: 05.08.12, 12:38
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1. Im not going unless its Boeing
(08.05.12)
2. Interesting
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.05.12)
So, the Pentagon, Boeing, Teledyne, Dassault, Lockheed -- and countless others -- are all salivating to get a piece of Israel's weapons system technology and expertise. I wonder what they would give to get a look-see at that which Israel is not sharing ..... and which most people do not even know exists.
3. Arrow Missiles
Tess Emdin ,   Nahariya, Israel   (08.05.12)
Should this really be in the news for all and sundry to see???!!!
4. It would be better to build missiles with
jason white ,   afula, israel   (08.05.12)
nukes and use them on the iranians and syrians. Maybe take out the aswan dam to teach the gypts a little respect.
5. TO 4
sam ,   cairo   (08.05.12)
It would be better to you understand who live in glass houses should not throw stones
6. #4 - And the resulting radiation? The prevailing winds would
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.05.12)
bring radiation from both Syria and Egypt and cause a great deal of collateral damage. So much for the Jezreel Valley and little Afula then. Remember it doesn't just make a big boom, but also creates a lot of radiation which lasts for a while.
7. #3 - I always wonder about that myself.
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.05.12)
Then again, maybe it's something people should know about - kind of like the mold on the cheesecakes at Sabri vBinev (you know the one I mean). That way people know what to avoid.
8. #6 - Have a better solution?
Tex ,   Houston, TX   (08.05.12)
I don't think letting the missle land is a better solution than dealing with resulting radiation in winds... We need to start blaming the aggressors who are threatening to launch such missles, not the people who defend themselves from the devastating effects.
9. To: No. 5
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.05.12)
We crossed the Canal once. We can do it again. We can also sink all the tonnage transiting the Canal, which would render it impassable. Then Egypt would have no income and a great deal of insurance liability. I suggest you keep that in mind and your bravado very well in check. Egypt is the one in the glass house. Egypt has abrogated many, if not most, of its treaty obligations with respect to the Sinai, and has allowed terrorism against the State of Israel and the Jewish people to flourish. Don't think we haven't noticed. Egypt needs to keep a very low profile right about now.
10. To: No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.05.12)
It's only released when Israel doesn't mind the news being released. You are deluding yourself if you do not realize that the true content and extent of Israel's arsenal remains the most closely-guarded of secrets. I wouldn't wonder too much, or feel too worried. If the information is out there, it's because of a deliberate decision on the part of the State.
11. Peaceful solutions is best
sam ,   cairo   (08.05.12)
Of course, scientific progress well wonder but it is not a pracatical what is the required number of missiles deployed on the ground to cover all the region and how much the cost of the rocket I think we run in a vicious circle Peaceful solutions is best
12. #8 - Better than nuking? Not using NBCs is always good.
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.05.12)
There's plenty of other violent ways to deal with an enemy without harming your own people. I'm not quite sure what the body of your post means as I was responding to Jason's desire for Israel to nuke several surrounding unfriendly nations. His posts are always rather violent in nature.
13. #10 - What do you think I meant by
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.05.12)
"That way people know what to avoid."?
14. #9 - Maybe it's just me, but...
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.05.12)
I don't think attacking shipping is a very good idea. It might upset some very influential people. Thankfully no rational leader would ever do this.
15. Without US $ israhell is nothing.
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16. sara
sealift67 ,   northern calif   (08.05.12)
Actually we crossed the canal 3 times:'56, '67, '73 pontoon bridges engineered in days. I thought you had some knowledge of Israel military history. Why saber rattle with Egypt. The army is maintaining control for now. The cabinet has a number of very conservative folks who see no benefit in antagonizing Israel. They have far too many other fish to fry. Sinking tonnage as you say would cause more than insurance issues, rather a worldwide economic crisis ill-afforded as Suez Max tankers line up. You are a foolish armchair warrior who likely has never seen the true cost of war.
17. The Jews, in the 1960's or '70's
Terry Feld ,   Houston, Texas   (08.05.12)
Invented a missle that intercepts an incoming enemy warhead at its apogee, and then captures it by opening a giant maw, and then re-directs the enemy warhead back to where it came from. I actually saw this on a film so it must even be improved by now.. It certainly did away with SMERSH, remember? Or was it DR. NO?
18. To: No. 13
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.06.12)
Actually, Henry, I do not spend a great deal of time musing over the content of your silly posts.
19. To: No. 14
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.06.12)
Where was the international outcry of shipping owners and very influential people when Egypt sank over 300 million tons of shipping in a desperate (and failed) attempt to keep Israel from crossing the Canal in 1973? Or do you wish to acknowledge that Sadat was not a rational leader. You are a poor student of history, little boy.
20. To: No. 16
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.06.12)
No, Israel only crossed the Canal in 1973. And if there are terrorist groups in the Sinai staging actions against Israel, how is that the Egyptian army "maintaining control?" I am very well aware of the true cost of war, and shipping happens to be my bailiwick. Moreover, it is clear that you know nothing about shipping. Have you noticed how much shipping is taking the longer voyages purely in order to avoid transiting the Canal? War zone on the north end; piracy on the south end. Only idiots transit the Canal these days, son. If terrorists are staging attacks against Israel from the Sinai, then Israel has an absolute right to view this as an act of war against the State of Israel, and the Suez Canal becomes an extremely legitimate target. If Egypt cannot (or, more likely, will not) police their own house -- well, they'll need a little lesson, won't they? And commercial shipping is fair game. Always has been; always will be. Do you remember the Second World War and Atlantic shipping? I am the child of Jewish concentration camp survivors. There is NOTHING you can teach me about the true cost of war, so shut up and crawl back under your rock.
21. #19 - Likely held back so as not to offend the rest of the
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.06.12)
Arab World. Israel doesn't have the luxury of powerful friends that have the rest of the world by the throat. If Israel were to start attacking ships then there would be massive amounts of outcry and maybe even action. You have to remember there is a different set of rules for Israel.
22. #18 - Actually, it's pretty straight-forward.
Henry from New York ,   Currently in Israel   (08.06.12)
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