Airborne Laser team repeats performance

The U.S. Air Force Airborne Laser (ABL) team was able to fire the system's laser module above 100% power for an extended period of time Tuesday in a repeat performance that surpassed requirements to shoot down a target missile. The laser remained at more than 100% power for 10 to 15 seconds, Program...

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