1.   The system, known as Nautilus, disables incoming rockets by melting their surfaces with a laser beam, causing them to explode before they can reach their target.

2.   He said ISAF experts disabled the rockets, three of which where fully armed and ready to launch.

3.   Tests carried out two months ago showed that the laser can disable a rocket by melting its surface, causing it to explode and crash, the newspaper said.

4.   Tests carried out two months ago showed that the laser can disable a rocket by melting its surface, causing it to explode and crash.