To: paul544
This is just a guess but Israel and the United States have been developing THEL (Tactical High Energy Laser) over the past few years. It shoots down short range missiles. Last year, tests of the system went so well (it shot down everything that was thrown at it)that there was talk of early deployment. My guess is that it has been deployed. That plus the new and improved Patriot missile are probably what he is talking about.
To: Reaganesque
The THEL isn't ready yet, it still needs 5 or so years of development.
To: Reaganesque
The THEL is a cool-looking toy. It was prominently on TRWs website a couple of years ago.
20 posted on
09/19/2002 6:55:50 AM PDT by
lepton
To: Reaganesque
There is going to be all kind of amazing stuff deployed in Iraq. Super predator stealth aircraft, laser weapons, EMP bombs, electronic stun weapons, rocks, sharp sticks.
Hudson"Hey,Ripley.Don't worry.Me and my squad are ultimate badasses ,we'll protect you.Hahahaaha.Check it out: Independently targeting particle-beam phalanx. VWAP! Fry half a city with this puppy. We got tactical smart-missiles, phased-plasma pulse-rifles, RPG's...""...We got sonic electronic ball breakers! We got nukes. We got knives, sharp sticks..." Apone "Knock it off,Hudson!"
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