Felix Frisch (Globes) - The Nautilus anti-rocket system is designed to intercept a rocket in flight using a laser gun. In September 2000, the system intercepted two katyushas, and has subsequently shot down 28 katyushas and five 152-mm artillery shells. On Friday, Israel Radio reported that a successful test firing of the system took place at the White Sands missile range in New Mexico. The joint U.S.-Israel program was launched in 1995, with Northrop Grumman as the chief contractor.
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