Pentagon Sidelines Airborne Laser
Credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN
The U.S. Defense Dept. has postponed the purchase of five aircraft equipped with megawatt-class chemical lasers, keeping the program in technology demonstration status through 2008. The Airborne Laser has suffered schedule delays and cost increases since its first risk reduction and development...
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