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Fed-Ex proposes to install laser-based missile defense system on its cargo planes as a countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • The FAA is reviewing a proposal from FedEx after they requested a laser-based missile-defense system to be installed on their cargo planes

  • The delivery company applied for approval in October 2019 in order to use their aircrafts as a countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles called MANPADS

  • In addition, the installation of these missiles would allow the package delivery company to fly into otherwise restricted air spaces

  • The transportation agency is still in the process of reviewing the proposal and will offer the public the opportunity to comment on whether or not to approve

Posted by: Skidmark 2022-01-16
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=622461