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2005-12-10 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

1st Phase of Iranian Joint Maneuvers Begin

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Posted by Pappy 2005-12-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Bowling pins prepare to get knocked down...

I've seen the Rockettes. These fellas have nothing on the Rockettes.

Posted by Captain America 2005-12-10 00:26|| 2005-12-10 00:26|| Front Page Top

#2 musketeers?
Weapons shortage worse than I thought.

Posted by Shipman 2005-12-10 08:03|| 2005-12-10 08:03|| Front Page Top

#3 `Those in Love with Velayat'

Note to Iran. Maneuver names should strike fear in your enemies, not sound like titles to Broadway musicals.

Posted by tu3031 2005-12-10 11:30|| 2005-12-10 11:30|| Front Page Top

#4 Send in our oldest sub to sink their subs, our oldest B52 with our most outdated nuke to get the troops and a Huey for the air to air fights. These guys are reminiscent of the Monty Pithon Black Knights. If they want their asses kicked lets give them what they ask for. Screw world opinion.

Posted by 49 pan">49 pan 2005-12-10 11:43|| 2005-12-10 11:43|| Front Page Top

#5 LOL Tu! I hope they're not aware of ~~Operation Amy~~ certain discreet dance steps.

Posted by Shipman 2005-12-10 11:55|| 2005-12-10 11:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Powerful locally manufactured submarines

Local-made subs, eh? My first guess, these would be the indigenous Camel class boats, so named because they are filled with Arab seamen. (note: yeah, I know the Iranians are Persians, but then the joke doesn't work. Sue me.)

According to Andrew Toppan's authoritive hazegray.org, they have three Russian export Kilo class boats. In Mr. Toppan words, "These boats are reported to have serious operational difficulties." Heh. Sounds fear inspiring, at least for the crew. Anyone for submersible martyrdom?

Posted by SteveS 2005-12-10 12:21|| 2005-12-10 12:21|| Front Page Top

#7 Great! We get to see what their operational doctrine looks like, if we didn't already. I wonder if they realize how much info they'll be giving away for free?

Amateurs.

Posted by lotp 2005-12-10 13:02|| 2005-12-10 13:02|| Front Page Top

#8 The Iranian Navy Kilo battery problems (Russian batteries were designed for cold waters and don't work well in Indian ocean conditions) were reportedly solved when Iran (and Algeria) purchased batteries from Standard Batteries of Mumbai. The Swedish designed, Indian built batteries seem to work well: the Kilos have performed well in Indian Navy service.

Posted by john 2005-12-10 18:34|| 2005-12-10 18:34|| Front Page Top

#9 think the Iranian Navy is top notch? I'd assume a land-oriented army military would make as much use of their navy as Mohammed did...

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-12-10 19:36|| 2005-12-10 19:36|| Front Page Top

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