To: edpc
Unless Israel claims it so, how would anyone actually know Israel used a sub or stealth planes in a “strike”?
43 posted on
12/27/2011 2:30:56 AM PST by
DB
To: DB
Probably the same way we “know” they have nukes.
They don’t really acknowledge it, but a lot of things make it fairly evident. There’s always a source and operational analysis that leads to certain conclusions. Likely that’ll occur at some point.
44 posted on
12/27/2011 3:04:58 AM PST by
edpc
(Wilby 2012)
To: DB
Unless Israel claims it so, how would anyone actually know Israel used a sub or stealth planes in a strike?
Start with the assumption that it was Israel, regardless. Then ask, how would someone know it was a sub?
The Red Sea is pretty heavily trafficked. Launching one or more sub-based land-attack missiles stands a good chance to be noticed.
In fact, it would be in Israel's best interest to launch from a position where it WOULD be noticed. Because it would be a clear demonstration of their capability while still retaining some plausible deniability.
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