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Iran develops system to distract missiles
2010-02-11
[Iran Press TV Latest] A senior Iranian commander has announced that the country has developed a new system to distract missiles.

Deputy Commander of Iran's Air Force Gen. Seyyed Mohammad Alavi said that the system prevents missiles from hitting their targets. He stated that Iran's Air Force has made great achievements in the production of smart ammunition and long-range weapons.

Alavi noted that Iran will mass-produce the new weapons and ammunition to boost its deterrence.

Earlier in February, the Air Force announced that it has successfully tested the prototype of its first domestically-built stealth drone.

"The drone, due to its physical attributes and the material used in its body, cannot be detected by any radar," Air Force Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said.
Posted by:Fred

#14  Do I remember "Horner's Party" from GW I? He shot a bunch of drones over Iraq and every air defense radar switched on. The drones were followed shortly by HARMs or something like that.

Iran seems to be deep into the high-volume production thingy, so it would seem that this is what they are thinking. Just a bunch of maneuverable decoys or something.

Seems as though it could make it difficult if every anti-missile shot costs $1M to take out a $10k drone.
Posted by: gorb   2010-02-11 22:17  

#13  TW, chaff can work on a radar guided missile. I don't think it will have any effect on a GPS guided missile, or a pre-programmed cruise missile. Of course, radar guidance is most useful against a moving target like a ship or an airplane. Airplanes can be tracked by infra-red (heat) from their exhaust. Flares are useful against IR missiles.
Of course, in a massive stealth bomber/cruise missile attack against fixed targets like command and control installations, nuclear sites, mullah hideouts, radar installations, etc. nothing will distract the missiles (or bombs from the B-2s).
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2010-02-11 18:44  

#12  Chaff. Also known in some circles as tinsel, I think.
Posted by: trailing wife   2010-02-11 18:09  

#11  Sounds like they've discovered...flares.
Posted by: tu3031   2010-02-11 14:40  

#10  I have a sneaking suspicion the Iranians are not quite sane (By our western Standards) they seem to think saying it Makes it happen, and simply Stating "The West has lost" Makes it an unquestionable fact.
We, on the other hand require proof, and so by their standards we're insane.
It's a vicious circle and there seems no solution other than Kidnapping all their children, educating them in our schools, and sealing off the Mideast until all the elders die off, not practical, I know, so what do we do?
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2010-02-11 14:24  

#9  So we are now well into the 11th and I've seen absolutely NO reporting of what the great Iranian "punch" is.

I've seen reports that they've been massing troops of various kinds to crack down on the scheduled demonstrations, cut off internet and cellphone access but nothing further.

WTF if anything is going on???
Posted by: AlanC   2010-02-11 10:10  

#8  Unfortunately for the Iranians, the distractions are called "targets".

Fortunately for the Iranians, the distractions are called "Obama"
Posted by: JFM   2010-02-11 09:00  

#7  Squirrels? No, they're going to use the DS&TP pics along with GB's daily gam shots. No missile can resist!
Posted by: Spot   2010-02-11 08:22  

#6  Unfortunately for the Iranians, the distractions are called "targets".
Posted by: Mizzou Mafia   2010-02-11 04:17  

#5  Chinchilla lace and a pretty face,
Make the missle go 'round!
Posted by: gorb   2010-02-11 03:09  

#4  
Posted by: Flotch Dark Lord of the Geats3771   2010-02-11 02:20  

#3  "Hey Mr Missile---do you want to party?"
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2010-02-11 02:10  

#2  ÝÑæ ÇáÓäÌÇÈ

Squirrel - Arabic
Posted by: Flotch Dark Lord of the Geats3771   2010-02-11 02:00  

#1  How do you say "squirrel!" in Farsi?
Posted by: mojo   2010-02-11 01:12  

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