Less Expensive Rockets Sought For Attack Helicopters
April 12 2012
Israel
The Israeli air force is reportedly considering buying precision-guided rockets for its attack helicopters, reports the Jerusalem Post.
The service is looking for improved accuracy for urban warfare missions at a lower cost than the Hellfire anti-tank missile, according to sources cited by the Post.
The rockets would be integrated with Israeli Apache and Cobra attack helicopters, said one officer.
The air force is said to be considering Elbit Systems' Guided Advanced...
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