I still like this one
Russia test-launches ballistic missile
Posted on 08/08/2004 6:12:52 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
Teheran, Aug 8 (DPA) Iran will soon test a more advanced version of its Shahab-3 missile, Iranian Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani said, the Tehran Times said today.
Shamkhani said the rocket would be tested ''not only in range but also in other areas''. The test is necessary so that the country will be prepared for an attack.
Iran has several times warned of a probable attack by the United States or Israel, and Shamkhani said Iran should be prepared for the worst case scenario.
''A society which does not prepare itself for threats will meet the same fate as Saddam Hussein,'' the minister was quoted by the daily as saying.
The minister rejected Israeli accusations that its missiles were a threat to Europe, saying Iran's military strategy was no threat to any country and aimed solely at defensive purposes.
Iran tested the missile in June last year when it was delivered to the armed forces. The medium-range ballistic missile has a range of 1,300 kilometres, meaning it could reach Israel if launched from Iran.
Iran has several times rejected harsh criticism by Tel Aviv on the missile tests and said the tests were the legitimate right of the Islamic state.
The last missile under production in Iran is the Shahab-4, which was, however, solely designed for launching satellites and not for military purposes.
I wonder what they'll be aiming at?
How appropriate that he equated Iran with Saddam!
The great majority of Iranians would welcome a change in their government.
I would be interested in the views of Freepers who have expertise in this area.
I assume you're talking about the lasers mounted on nosecones.
NELSON (D-FL) was talking on the Senate floor saying that program was behind schedule.
He needs to be voted outa the senate.
I recall that there are a number of systems. These include laser systems mounted on modified 747s, conventional rocket interceptor systems deployed on Aegis cruisers and other systems that are land based or carried by fighter bombers.
As an example, the test missile should be shot down in flight.
Maybe the Iranians will get the message and additionally, it would be an excellent field test.
The Iranian missiles/bases are in more danger from Israeli counter actions at this time.
'A society which does not prepare itself for threats will meet the same fate as Saddam Hussein,'' the minister was quoted by the daily as saying.[singing] alo-ha-oh-way, alo-ha-oh-way...
George W. Bush will win reelection by a margin of at least ten per cent.
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