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2022-01-16 Science & Technology

Fed-Ex proposes to install laser-based missile defense system on its cargo planes as a countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles

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Posted by Skidmark 2022-01-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 the installation of these missiles would allow the package delivery company to fly into otherwise restricted air spaces

And by 'restricted air spaces', we mean contested air spaces, AKA war zones. FedEx has a bunch of planes and experience moving stuff. That could come in handy in the near future.

Along with SAM countermeasures, other popular items today are shore-based anti-ship missile systems and mine-laying ships. Kinda makes you think people are getting their ducks in a row for some big upcoming event. It is probably not the Chinese Olympics, although you can be sure China will send a delegation.

Posted by SteveS 2022-01-16 10:47|| 2022-01-16 10:47|| Front Page Top

#2 What about their Covered Wagon Trains?

Had something shipped cross country and I think it visited all 50 states along the way.

Posted by CrazyFool 2022-01-16 11:13|| 2022-01-16 11:13|| Front Page Top

#3 I want to know who's gonna write the insurance policies that cover this.

Posted by ed in texas 2022-01-16 15:26|| 2022-01-16 15:26|| Front Page Top

#4 CrazyFool same here. I live in East Tennessee. I ordered something that came from New Hampshire and it went to Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois, Nashville, Memphis, Mississippi, back to Memphis, Knoxville, Kinsdport, and finally here. Took 2 weeks.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2022-01-16 15:45|| 2022-01-16 15:45|| Front Page Top

#5 Delivery trucks next.

Posted by KBK 2022-01-16 16:34|| 2022-01-16 16:34|| Front Page Top

#6 Almost as bad as USPS - had a package traced to 3 different places, in 3 different states, at the same time.

Posted by CrazyFool 2022-01-16 18:49|| 2022-01-16 18:49|| Front Page Top

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