USAF launches study of requirements for tactical laser weapons

The U.S. Air Force has begun a study to look at the uses of airborne laser weapons in tactical aircraft. The study, "Directed Energy Applications for Tactical Airborne Combat," is headed by former AF Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman, the AF Research Lab said Friday. "I believe that directed...

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