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Originally Posted by Mikhayl
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Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown
Besides, why use expensive cluster munition when GMLRS can hit a target with around a 1m accuracy at up to 70km range.
Precision weaponry is taking over from area weaponry.
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I think you nailed it, I don't believe these weapons are actually so valuable militarily speaking.
Besides when you see the numbers of duds left on the ground you're led to wonder wether it's intentional or not. Actually wondering is even naïve, IMO this weapon is mostly used to "polute" the ground and screw the people living there. In the HRW article on Georgia they say the fields ready for harvesting or used for livestock are full of duds, what kind of strategic military target is that ? Btw it's the same in south Lebanon, but it's true that over there terrorists could eventually hide under the olive trees.
I wonder if Russia will accept to send precise data of the areas targetted for demining (which Israel refused). |
Our defence is a prime exsample that cannot function without these, we dont plan to litter them just all over the place. Though im sure the Russians would, i dont think they will sign a ban ever.