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In reply to the discussion: Interesting Analysis of the Rockets Used in Syria [View all]riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)14. Just noodling around the internet, it seems as though these systems can be copied
So I'm not sure why you would necessarily come to the conclusion that its "very likely" the Assad regime was involved.
The Arab Gulf States, especially the Saudis, are heavily armed with weaponry - especially sophisticated stuff purchased from us. Its an open secret that the Gulf States have been arming the rebels...
I don't think anything can be said to be likely yet.
Great OP though. Yours and leveymg's from yesterday are certainly on the right track - facts, not speculation.
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There's a serious question about the range and accuracy of the rockets. The launcher is just a tube,
leveymg
Sep 2013
#39
Just noodling around the internet, it seems as though these systems can be copied
riderinthestorm
Sep 2013
#14
Or the Saudis have their own version too. We simply don't know enough yet nt
riderinthestorm
Sep 2013
#17
In your travels, if you come across something about their range, please let us know.
leveymg
Sep 2013
#24
Please see my comment and photo, above. The things in Syria aren't Falaq-2 rockets.
leveymg
Sep 2013
#27
So exactly what are they testing? Nothing? Do we really have NOTHING in our hands?!?!?
dkf
Sep 2013
#45
You'd think we'd at least have remnants that we could conclusively assert came from Assad's stocks.
dkf
Sep 2013
#47
Very interesting. Hopefully this will help put to be the "it was the rebels" nonsense.
Barack_America
Sep 2013
#32