Posted on 02/25/2012 5:12:49 AM PST by Strategy
The US has begun beefing up its sea- and land-based defences in the Persian Gulf to counter any attempt by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The American forces are also modifying weapons systems on warships so they could be used against Iranian fast-attack boats, as well as short-launched cruise missiles, the Wall Street Journal reported quoting US defence officials said.
The paper said Pentagon had notified Congress of plans to pre-position new mine-detection and clearing equipment and expand surveillance capabilities in and around the strait, through which 20 percent of world's oil supply passes.
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They don't need air power for protection from small boats unless the number is very, very high.
It's kinda like Saturday morning target practice:)
And hopefully they don’t have to follow the rules used elsewhere to only fire if fired upon first. How long does one wait as they are speeding to you but not firing - with their intention of ramming you and setting off a kamikaze style bomb?
Hopefully warning shots at the range of 1000 yards and shoot to kill at 700 yards or whatever.
Time for Obama to throw another party, he just loves it when things arent going well for Post Capitalist America
To keep freight and commuting fuel from going up, our debt regime tries to bait a straw man and avoid its obligations to the defenses of its own country and those of its real allies. The real economy here...? Consumption down from around 20 million barrels per day to around 19 now, although the needed layoffs haven’t arrived for government teachers, regulators and other social-social robbers, yet. Have fun. Enjoy the slide.
Is there such a thing as helo carriers? That’s an amazing concept. Landings easier, less deck space required, more versatile than fast movers.
Amazing. Israel could make one of those. Since there’s no need for a runway and landing strip, it can be shorter and more maneuverable, use less material, require less power. If we don’t have them yet, we better get them yesterday. This can be used for invading Iran! You just made my week. Thanks.
That is a photo of an American LHA. Their purpose is to transport about 2000 Marines to a conflict. We've had amphibious assault platforms (helo carriers) for decades. My first ship back in 1976 was an LPH - the predecessor to the LHA.
Oops, that’s actually a LHD - newer than a LHA, but same mission.
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