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2009-07-15 Africa North

Israeli warships make rare Suez crossing

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Posted by Steve White 2009-07-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I suppose it never occured to you, Doc, that the "Egyptian authorities" all have the x-ray glasses? I know you saw those in the comic books. Old technology.

Posted by Bobby 2009-07-15 06:13|| 2009-07-15 06:13|| Front Page Top

#2 The really big question is the Israeli Navy's ASW capability against Iran's Kilo class Russian subs.

A close second are defenses against Iran's Chinese built catamaran ships with ship to ship missiles.

We can but hope and pray to Saint Mk-48 torpedo that the Israeli sink every part of the Iranian navy quickly.

Posted by Anonymoose 2009-07-15 10:33|| 2009-07-15 10:33|| Front Page Top

#3 As mentioned in another thread (and Redneck Jim pointed out there) Israel will be testing their Arrow missle in the US Pacific range.

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-07-15 11:27|| 2009-07-15 11:27|| Front Page Top

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