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 Post subject: TfLs' next purchase ?
PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 19:22 
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Don't just charge them, blow them off the road: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/09/reaper_war_robots_above_london_olympics_2012/


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The police should buy these, they have more endurance than a helicopter, are more reliable, and when all else fails they could hellfire a stolen car!

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We are getting these, and there are many theatres where we could put them to much better use than London 2012, so I hope they will not be wasted there.

Incidentally, one of the biggest shortcomings of Hellfire, and other anti-armour weapons, in current conflicts is their active inability to target cars, and other civilian vehicles. What was once considered a failsafe, when planning on engaging armoured columns on the North German Plains, is actually an Achilles Heel when your enemy is using 'technicals' and VBIEDs!


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Bit of a problem. Single engined.


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They could save money and buy a few laptops then hijack a few of there...
http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/lif ... 156268.ece

Imagine that a lap top with a satalite coms card connects in to the planes flight system.

It could be Hijacked from the ground!

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“It has never been the rule in this country – I hope it never will be - that suspected criminal offences must automatically be the subject of prosecution” He added that there should be a prosecution: “wherever it appears that the offence or the circumstances of its commission is or are of such a character that a prosecution in respect thereof is required in the public interest”
This approach has been endorsed by Attorney General ever since 1951. CPS Code


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Because there aren't enough spy cameras in london already...?

Oh well, it'll be good target practice.

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Start a new event - but hey , the Irish would probably have a head start after their years of practice . :o

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