User: bazbt3

Re:Already done, and the US lost

On: Tensions Over Hormuz Raise Ugly Possibilities For War

"How could a similar attack be defeated by technology now at the USA's disposal?"

Attack helicopters and F-15E's and F-16's and F18's being targeted by real-time surveillance drones.

Fair enough. I know when I'm beaten.

Re:Already done, and the US lost

On: Tensions Over Hormuz Raise Ugly Possibilities For War

Signed up just to say thanks for the above common sense post. It and the links make for very informative if uncomfortable reading. My apologies for wasting your time with this.

Oh wow, you openly announced your newness?

You must be new here.

-AI

I *am* new here. Well spotted. I've lurked on enough like forums long enough to know not to engage in pointless off-topic, er ... ah. Thanks.

Re:Already done, and the US lost

On: Tensions Over Hormuz Raise Ugly Possibilities For War

I'd like to see where this goes. The Wikipedia 'Millennium Challenge' article refers to an armada of small boats which now-9-year-old tech couldn't defeat. How could a similar attack be defeated by technology now at the USA's disposal? My strategic choice: Forget IFF (or whatever's supplanted it,) why not try a competing armada? Painted, let's say, blue.

Re:Already done, and the US lost

On: Tensions Over Hormuz Raise Ugly Possibilities For War

The element of surprise would work very nicely as a substitute for one (seemingly very talented) man.

Re:Already done, and the US lost

On: Tensions Over Hormuz Raise Ugly Possibilities For War

Signed up just to say thanks for the above common sense post. It and the links make for very informative if uncomfortable reading. My apologies for wasting your time with this.