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Old 27th May 2011, 07:38
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From the MoD website linked by Fb above:

Originally Posted by MoD
On the same day RAF Tornado and Typhoon jets also attacked a Libyan coastal radar station near Brega, which was destroyed with a single dual-mode seeker Brimstone missile. While the missile is designed for use against vehicles, and usually only used in that role, it was chosen as the most appropriate weapon for a precision strike.
The relatively small warhead on the Brimstone missile meant that the aircrew could destroy the radar unit without destroying the building, and also ensure the risk of death and injury was minimised.
So DMS is is now an ARM as well. The GR4...a true multi-role platform! Well done lads & lasses.

WEBF - are you still going on about this? Horse and flogging spring to mind.
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