@ scuffers.
that's a l@ser guided munition, it follows a l@ser designated target, it does not have a l@ser itself, the designator is the l@ser, like these:
I am well aware its not a laser, but connected to the front of the munition, is a laser sensor, hence the the words I wrote in post #201 "
They do, however, its normally attached to something".
Which in turn was reply to Wannabe777 post #197
Just brainstorming here...
Maybe positioning a tethered balloon/blimp, with laser detection and precise locating ability, in areas of known attacks on aircraft would help in apprehending the perpetrators so they could be prosecuted.
I assume the military must already have such equipment.
Being a jovial type of chap, I was making lighthearted post, implying the military's response to said laser louts.