|
Weakened Iraq military could fall quickly
Iraq's military is much weaker than it was when U.S. troops trounced it in the Persian Gulf War of 1991. But this time we're going to Bagdad, so I think this article is too optimistic. Still, it has some interesting tidbits of info, much from Jim Dunnigan: The U.S. Army recently bought a dozen Israeli-made D-5 kits for armoring bulldozers, apparently planning to adopt the Israeli military's tactic of plowing through city blocks rather than moving down dangerous streets In case we need them. American forces are expected to target the optical cables at the start of any attack, and the CIA reportedly has obtained technical drawings of the Ukrainian radars that would allow U.S. aircraft to jam or fool them. maybe the Ukranians made some more $ selling us the plans. The Pentagon expects that Iraq may try to jam the satellite signals that guide "smart" bombs to their targets, but already has alternate plans. "For whatever counter they come up with, we have counter-counters," Dunnigan said. Posted by: JAB 2003-02-05 |
| http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=9923 |