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2003-12-22 Middle East

Israel threatens to shoot down Egyptian drones

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Posted by Steve 2003-12-22 10:12:26 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Why bother warning them? It's their soveriegn airspace--they have every right to take them out and stop the drones from relaying any more intel back.

I'm frankly disappointed that the Israelis, of all people, would tolerate this in the least, unless it's a one-time thing that caught them unaware--but "have been seen in recent weeks" doesn't sound like one isolated event.

Posted by Dar 2003-12-22 10:42:16 AM|| 2003-12-22 10:42:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "Israeli military sources"? Debka-like statement for sure...I don't think they would hesitate to shoot the first UAV that crosses the border

Posted by Frank G 2003-12-22 10:50:04 AM|| 2003-12-22 10:50:04 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Are they talkin' about the FM here?...

Posted by mojo 2003-12-22 1:43:30 PM|| 2003-12-22 1:43:30 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Problem is, they're damned hard to hit. I'd recommend the Israelis grab a couple of small prop aircraft, equip them with a spread weapon, and shoot 'em down. Jets and combat missiles won't do it, and most choppers can't get that high.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-12-23 12:23:49 AM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-12-23 12:23:49 AM|| Front Page Top

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