(Maariv International) Ami Ettinger- The Nautilus, a joint American-Israeli weapons system, performed perfectly during a firing test last week in New Mexico, accurately intercepting and destroying mortar shells. The laser-guided tactical anti-missile and projectile system is designed to provide protection from artillery and mortar shells and short-range rockets such as the Katyusha and the Kassam. The system uses a tactical high energy laser that can pass through clouds and melt metal projectiles from afar.
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