IDF considering missile interceptors for gas rigs
The IDF is considering installing missile interceptors on Israeli gas rigs in the Mediterranean. The interceptors are meant to defend against Hezbullah, although I wonder whether it might be more likely that the rigs will need to be defended against Turkey. Israel’s concern is that Hezbollah will try to attack the platforms with anti-ship missiles or explosives-laden vessels.Like I said, I am as concerned about Turkey as I am about Hezbullah.
The navy is particularly concerned about Syria’s recent purchase of the Russian Yakhont anti-ship missile, which could be transferred to Hezbollah and used to target the gas rigs. Syria already tested the Yakhont in recent maneuvers. The weapon is said to be a sophisticated missile with a range of about 300 km.
Last February, the navy seized an Iranian arms ship whose cargo, Israel said, was destined for Islamic Jihad. The vessel was carrying six Iranian Nasr-1 radarguided anti-ship missiles.
The navy has yet to decide which type of missile defense system it would deploy on the gas rigs, but the two options under consideration are David’s Sling, which Israel is developing for use against medium-range rockets and cruise missiles, as well as the Barak-8, which protects large navy vessels against anti-ship missiles.
The navy has already increased its patrols in the Mediterranean and is also using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to increase the range of its surveillance. It currently operates Israel Aerospace Industries’s Heron UAV, which comes with a special electro-optic payload for maritime operations.
Labels: anti-missile systems, Hezbullah, oil and gas exploration, Turkey
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 4:59 PM
2 Comments:
Like I said, Turkey's job in the Obama's Caliphate is going to be to pick a fight with Israel (and I've thought these rigs will be the proximate items) so that NATO can bomb Israel. Libya was the practice demo. This is why is don't pick at PM Netanyahu or Ehud Barak or anyone else (other than the marcuse marxists in all our midsts). Because pushing out past the election is going to take some weird maneuvers. And then we'll know whether the cheater vote can be overcome or not. Drill baby drill. That is the underlying cure for a big chunk of this situation. And missile defense on the rigs is a great idea and an excellent demo platform for later sales. And tell that to Israel's start up "alternative energy" people standing with the cheater vote tyrants in the U.S. in order to reap the $billions of looted funding. We can do the alternative energy, but not as the means to set up a U.S. dictatorship.
Hi Carl.
I agree with Sunlight, Obama will use Turkey to get at israel, both carry the same love for Israel.
God knows what these two promised Iran in their backroom deal.
Any Jew voting for Obama needs a thorough medical examination, dementia has set in.
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