Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Russia Reveals Updated Missile system Fired from Container.



Russia Reveals Updated Missile system Fired from Container.(ID).HT: IsraelMatzav.Russia has unveiled a new and advanced variant of a cruise missile that can be fired from a standard naval container. Israel is concerned that the system will find its way into the hands of terror organizations. IsraelDefense revealed the development of the system last year, but now the developer has presented a newer and more advanced version. The system is comprised of a launcher and an SS-25 cruise missile stored within a standard container, which can be loaded onboard any cargo ship. The launcher is operated within minutes and can then launch its missile towards a target. The missile is a newly and advanced missile variant, which according to the Russian developer, possesses an advanced guidance system. The company has stated that the system is not in military use, but has confirmed that several countries have shown an interest in the new system. The cruise missile’s length is 3.8 meters, weighs 520 kg, has a maximum warhead weight of 145kg, and has a range of 130 km. Israeli experts say that the concern is that Russia’s desire to market its systems will result in terror organizations getting ahold of the “container missile” system. In such a case, it would be possible for them to attack population centers from within cargo ships.Hmmmm.....Bringing 'terrorism to your doorstep or in this case harbor.Read the full story here.

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