http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqwMzQiXlK0 - original presentation of the concept.

I am confused why people are taking this seriously. This is just an idea that happens to have a nice CGI movie behind it. I could think of lots of hypothetical weapons systems too if I didn't have to actually build them, nor was I constrained by any practical limitations.

Actually, our carriers have not been very safe since Russia started selling the SSN-22 Sunburn several years ago. The defense industry lobbyists do a really good job of marketing weapon systems that are not so relevant today. Too bad for the USA tax payer.

"Nobody's ever done that before."

Have they in fact done it? There's been a lot of saber-rattling from Russia while Putin's been in power that stinks of "please still consider us a military powerhouse". Bombers flying while they don't have the funds to keep their stockpile in working order, etc.

Let's see something more than CGI.

This system in the hands of rogue states must be a nightmare for the US. Especially if the claim that it can bring down a carrier craft is true.

Ok, can we please start talking seriously about real container inspection programs at our shipping ports now?