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To: LindyBill who wrote (189249)12/10/2006 8:11:21 PM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 794776
 
Lindy, there are various projects in the works to defend against Katyusha rockets. Google has plenty of hits... google.com

Here's an old article...

World's First Ray Gun Shoots Down Missile
spacedaily.com



The Army’s Tactical High Energy Laser Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator (THEL/ACTD) has successfully demonstrated its ability to detect, track, engage and destroy a Katyusha rocket armed with a live warhead. The rocket in flight was successfully intercepted and destroyed in field testing at the Army’s High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility, White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

Here's a newer article...

Israel rethinks laser cannon
globalsecurity.org