“Say hello to Mr. CIWS.”
I think the surveillance ship was unarmed. But it might be nice for it to have a “big brother” ship standing by — or an on-deck predator drone that could be launched. Need at least two shots: one warning, one kill.
Going dead in the water in front of a navy ship should be immediate grounds for being blown out of the water- you never know if your driving INTO a boat full of explosives... shoot it
I don’t recall the ship maneuvering to avoid things like that, but then, the Soviets weren’t stupid enough to plant themselves in front of a carrier doing 15 knots. They kept a respectful distance from carriers and escorts, but I think our independently operating ships had run ins with them.
I give this ship and crew a break, they obviously aren’t regular navy and probably aren’t armed.
600 meters.
LOL
an act of intimidation...full steam ahead, maintain course....the Navy is letting the Iranians control the situation....
Just blow a couple of these Azzholes out of the water, and this kind of crap will end pretty quick. This kind of “no cajones” policy makes America look like jerks...or worse.
Were there any survivors after we sank the raghead boat?