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Arctic_Chilean t1_ja0nxx0 wrote

Reply to comment by Zestyclose_Meet1034 in Iran unveils new 'Paveh' cruise missile that can reach Israel by MijTinmol

David's Sling would be the system best suited to counter this type of missile.

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EvenHair4706 t1_ja71rt2 wrote

I have to admire the nomenclature: iron dome and David’s sling.

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Zestyclose_Meet1034 t1_ja1frn6 wrote

So these Iranian threats are no threat at all?

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Arctic_Chilean t1_ja1hq5t wrote

Yes they are. Anti-ballistic missile systems are not a perfect means to defend against missile attacks. Even the US ones have a notoriously poor test record, barely achieving a 50% success rate in controlled tests.

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