Airborne Laser Test-Firing Is Successful
Credit: BOEING
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully test-fired a high-energy chemical laser on Sept. 7 at Edwards AFB, Calif., during ground testing for the Airborne Laser (ABL) missile-defense program. The ABL is designed to destroy ballistic missiles in the boost phase of flight. The laser was fired for...
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