How To Counter Rockets, Artillery, Mortars

December 18 2006

The Skyguard laser-based air defense system, developed by Northrop Grumman, can be
used against short-range ballistic missiles, short- and long-range rockets, artillery shells,
mortars, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. It has been proposed for a layered
airport defense against the threat of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADs).

The Israeli need for a short-range system defense against rockets and missiles was highlighted during last summer's conflict. The...

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